What Non-CDL Dump Truck to buy? - Snow Plowing Forum
Jan 31, 2014 · This would also apply to dump trucks. However if the rating of the trailer is 10001 or over it would require a class a cdl provided the total of the GVWR's is over 26k pounds. You can still be required to have a cld even with a regular pickup provided that the combined weight ratings of the trailer and truck are over 26k if the trailer is over 10k
what to look for in a Dump Truck? | Snow Plowing Forum
Jun 24, 2009 · 3. A dump truck is a contradiction in terms and you always have to decide what you are doing more of. a. A dump truck is empty half the time and usually only weighs about 50,000lbs or so. Most semi's are full all the time and weigh about 80,000lbs. You'll find many dumps (from the factory) have about 350hp motors, sometimes even 11 liters or ...
Good ideas for raising height of dump truck sides?
Nov 23, 2011 · I have 2 dump trucks that have split side landscape/contractor dump boxes, one 14' crysteel one 16' knapheide. I am looking for ideas to raise them up 2'-4' for hauling snow and return them to original for the summer. The thing I would like to add the most is some type of expanded steel gate. The existing gates are only about 18"-24" tall.
Buying a dump truck -- newbie questions - Snow Plowing Forum
Nov 24, 2004 · Basically, the biggest factor is the Gross vehicle weight of the tow vehicle. Any truck with a GVW >26000 (what is stamped on the inside of the door) requires a CDL class B. If the truck has airbrakes, then you also need the airbrake endorsement.
Max load capacity for 03 chevy 3500 1 ton dump - Snow Plowing …
Aug 13, 2010 · The "realistic" maximum weight for the truck depends on a lot of factors, like who is driving, the outside conditions, road conditions, distance traveled, speed, etc. The axle is rated to 10,500 pounds, the tires have a 9,200 pound total capacity, and the rear springs are rated at 8,200 pounds, making them the limiting factor for the entire system.
F-750 dump truck | Snow Plowing Forum - plowsite.com
Dec 13, 2014 · F-750 dump truck Jump to Latest 2.9K views 14 replies 7 participants last post by Ty27 Dec 15, 2014
International 4700 Dump....Help me decide - Snow Plowing Forum
Nov 23, 2008 · Truck looks good, the dump body looks to be in very good shape, doesn't look like that is original. I have 5, 4700's and they are very dependable, I have one low pro that I bought used with over 120,000 on it and that has been my biggest head ache, but is still dependable small things like leaks and brake issues, haven't touched the motor or ...
Cab Heater - Snow Plowing Forum
Dec 3, 2009 · nope, i searched for many a year, the biggest problem you have is that a 12volt heater, plugged in, with the fan going in it, has too much draw on your charging system, we had a skid steer, that we built a cab for that we tried to use a 12volt heater in, not enough heat, then we tried two heaters, still not enough heat, then the machine started to die, too much draw on the …
F350 Dump truck - Snow Plowing Forum
Jan 28, 2007 · I have a 2002 Ford F-350 PSD,6spd,4x4 with a 9 ft dump on it that weighs in just under 10k when I am empty. The sticker on my door says the GVW is 12,
dump truck or pick up - Snow Plowing Forum
Aug 2, 2009 · I have a bob tail (singe axle dump truck), 33K GVWR, 2WD (4 rear tires) automatic transmission 5 yard dump truck that I would like to put to work this winter. My friend who does commercial landscape maintenance picked up snow removal contracts on several large (home depot sized) parking lots. My questions are these: 1.