sae8425
Aluminum
- Joined
- Mar 30, 2011
- Location
- western pa
I need a more capable, multi-purpose, machinery, and mobile equipment transporting system (for my private use).
My starting point would be an older, sub-26K lb. GVW single rear axle diesel truck, plus a 30K lb. deck over trailer.
Both the truck and trailer would be configured with a flat tipping bed.
I would use removable plates to securely attach the tipping beds to the frames whenever hauling heavy items.
The truck powertrain and trailer running gear setups are immaterial to the questions raised in this thread.
The largest machine needing to be moved would likely be a 15K lb. radial arm drill.
The heaviest piece of mobile equipment needing to be moved weighs about 23K lbs.
The mobile equipment would be both steel tracked and rubber tired.
This system would be used much more for moving mobile equipment than machinery, but it MUST cope equally well with both.
I’ve found potential candidates that could be turned into suitable hauling platforms with both metal and wood deck surfaces.
The truck decks have been in the 12 to 18 foot range and the trailer beds have been in the 26 to 30 foot range.
So; which bed surface would forum members recommend (or not recommend) for my usages, and why.
Would using plywood plates between the steel items being carried and the steel deck surface provide sufficient friction?
Also, irrespective of the platform, what tie down attachment point setups do forum members prefer?
Would ‘stake’ pockets every 2 feet on all 4 sides provide enough attachment options?
Would 2 inch diameter Sch 80 tubes on 2 foot centers (spaced midway between stake pockets) be a good idea?
Would removable stake pocket inserts with swiveling eyes, able to accept both D rings and chain hooks, be worth making?
The same/similar/suitable load securing points would also be installed in the bed fields as well.
I would also incorporate provisions for a removable 25K electric winch to be mounted at either end of the hauler beds.
Many thanks to any forum member who takes the time to respond and share their insights/thoughts.
My starting point would be an older, sub-26K lb. GVW single rear axle diesel truck, plus a 30K lb. deck over trailer.
Both the truck and trailer would be configured with a flat tipping bed.
I would use removable plates to securely attach the tipping beds to the frames whenever hauling heavy items.
The truck powertrain and trailer running gear setups are immaterial to the questions raised in this thread.
The largest machine needing to be moved would likely be a 15K lb. radial arm drill.
The heaviest piece of mobile equipment needing to be moved weighs about 23K lbs.
The mobile equipment would be both steel tracked and rubber tired.
This system would be used much more for moving mobile equipment than machinery, but it MUST cope equally well with both.
I’ve found potential candidates that could be turned into suitable hauling platforms with both metal and wood deck surfaces.
The truck decks have been in the 12 to 18 foot range and the trailer beds have been in the 26 to 30 foot range.
So; which bed surface would forum members recommend (or not recommend) for my usages, and why.
Would using plywood plates between the steel items being carried and the steel deck surface provide sufficient friction?
Also, irrespective of the platform, what tie down attachment point setups do forum members prefer?
Would ‘stake’ pockets every 2 feet on all 4 sides provide enough attachment options?
Would 2 inch diameter Sch 80 tubes on 2 foot centers (spaced midway between stake pockets) be a good idea?
Would removable stake pocket inserts with swiveling eyes, able to accept both D rings and chain hooks, be worth making?
The same/similar/suitable load securing points would also be installed in the bed fields as well.
I would also incorporate provisions for a removable 25K electric winch to be mounted at either end of the hauler beds.
Many thanks to any forum member who takes the time to respond and share their insights/thoughts.