It means that at zero dark thirty this morning when I wrote that reply there was a post asking how the truck was going to be unloaded...
How much wood do you think is in this long load?
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It means that at zero dark thirty this morning when I wrote that reply there was a post asking how the truck was going to be unloaded...
I can't argue with that
, but I can't see where it would have much effect on a relatively light load like this.A 5 axle truck and trailer is legal to 80k typically(that can be reduced by frost load limits in many places though). So we have a truck(day cab) and trailer(basically a set of axles and a draw bar) combo weighing a total of right around 20-25k with a lift that weighs 5-10k for a total weight of 25-35k which leaves around 45-55k for a 15 cord load of pine sticks, pretty sure that would be doable
.How do you like the 303t.
I get that, I didn't see thatIt means that at zero dark thirty this morning when I wrote that reply there was a post asking how the truck was going to be unloaded...
.I thought it was a clue to the answer I didn't pick up on lol.
I do like threads like this as I get to learn about something I may never get to work with which is fun to me.
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I can't argue with that
A 5 axle truck and trailer is legal to 80k typically(that can be reduced by frost load limits in many places though). So we have a truck(day cab) and trailer(basically a set of axles and a draw bar) combo weighing a total of right around 20-25k with a lift that weighs 5-10k for a total weight of 25-35k which leaves around 45-55k for a 15 cord load of pine sticks, pretty sure that would be doable
How do you like the 303t.
I get that, I didn't see that
I thought it was a clue to the answer I didn't pick up on lol.
I do like threads like this as I get to learn about something I may never get to work with which is fun to me.
Most log trucks are at 11 cord, this might be a touch more.
The 303T is alright, don't use a lot but is handy for pruning yard trees. Runs great as Echo products do, not much power as could be expected.
Regarding weight on the truck this might help.
ONEIDA COUNTY FORESTRY DEPARTMENT
CORDWOOD WEIGHT CONVERSION FACTORS POUNDS PER CORD SPECIES GREEN WEIGHT____
Lb/cd Tons/cd
Hemlock 4800 2.40
Tamarack 4650 2.33
Red Pine 4500 2.25
Jack Pine 4250 2.13
White Pine 4200 2.10
Spruce 4000 2.00
Cedar 3150 1.58
Red Oak 5850 2.75
Yellow Birch 5350 2.68
Hard Maple 5100 2.55
Ash 4600 2.30
Soft Maple 4550 2.28
Basswood 3850 1.93
Aspen 4500 2.25
Balsam 4250 2.13
White Birch 4800 2.40
Mixed Hardwood 4900 2.45
Good info. I had no idea that a cord of pine was that heavy.
So were my estimations pretty close, how about the actual size/measurement of the load
Seems that 12 plus cord of pine is quite doable. Also we all know that because there are load limits that doesn't mean that more never gets hauled
.I'm wondering how they compare to a ms192/193 as I'm looking for a lightweight one without the cash outlay of a ms150, but may go that route at a later date and skip the middle weight as I have a 540 already.
c5rulz
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Good info. I had no idea that a cord of pine was that heavy.
So were my estimations pretty close, how about the actual size/measurement of the load
Seems that 12 plus cord of pine is quite doable. Also we all know that because there are load limits that doesn't mean that more never gets hauled
I'm wondering how they compare to a ms192/193 as I'm looking for a lightweight one without the cash outlay of a ms150, but may go that route at a later date and skip the middle weight as I have a 540 already.
I can't comment on the MS192/193, the old MS200T is the gold standard. I have a run a 540XP and it was very impressive, much stronger than the 303T.
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