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08-23-2013, 12:07 PM
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Heavy Load
Somebody isn't doing the Math on this GVW thing.
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08-23-2013, 12:40 PM
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I'm sure one of those passed us last Monday as we came back from the OR coast. I was doing 62...
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08-23-2013, 12:44 PM
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That looks like one of those Australian mining trains used in the Outback. Hitch weight is not a problem, because all the trailers are "wagon style" with very little hitch weight. I don't know the GCWR of those tractors used to tow that train, but it's a lot more than a Ford diesel pickup. Probably comparable to a diesel/electric locomotive used for trains here in the good part of the world. So he's probably not overloaded per Australian laws.
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08-23-2013, 12:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ruffian
Somebody isn't doing the Math on this GVW thing.
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Yeah, but the color coordination is impeccable!
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08-23-2013, 02:13 PM
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WHo really cares about GCWR or GVWR when you have such a cool color scheme.
Ken
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08-24-2013, 02:39 PM
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How on earth do those things stay in a straight line in your lane?
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08-24-2013, 03:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by myredracer
How on earth do those things stay in a straight line in your lane?
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They all have tires, so all the tractor is doing is pulling. And then the trailers just follow the unit in front of it.
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08-24-2013, 03:16 PM
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Quote from Animal House, "Could I have 10,000 marbles please?"
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08-26-2013, 07:00 PM
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I think the weigh station guy will "cry uncle" and give him a bye. Lol
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08-26-2013, 07:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jesilvas
They all have tires, so all the tractor is doing is pulling. And then the trailers just follow the unit in front of it.
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Hmmm. But what would happen if say, the driver sneezed and twitched the steering wheel? Would it whip all over like a snake?
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08-26-2013, 07:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by myredracer
Hmmm. But what would happen if say, the driver sneezed and twitched the steering wheel? Would it whip all over like a snake?
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It would look like the game snake
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