Sadly, I'm sure there's more aftermarket for that thing than there is for the Crossfire.

 

Yeah, I think it is done depreciating. It's value is now intrinsic and related to it's ability to peform useful work

Which is good. At least for my kids.
They can sell it to help pay the inheritance taxes.

Then my son, who helped build the business and our estate in the first place, can keep some of the fruit of his effort.

Though I doubt it will show up at Barret Jackson's.


roadster with a stick

 

I am on vacation this week, but I will get on the phone and see what I can do for you....

 

No worries. I don't need to move it until mid January.
Thanks.


franc

 

Just the dozer, or dozer/trailer...and can you get me an approximate weight?

 

Just the dozer with back hoe attached

11,000 to 12,000 Lbs.
The trailer is not included.

franc

BTW had a great eveining with Boiler up and Molly. Awsome couple. You & laura were missed. So, We talked about you, but jusst a little

 

Sorry, Laura had people in from her new owners of the company...so, she didn't get home early enough to meet up with you. Hopefully, on your way back through, maybe we can meet up....have a Merry Merry....and be safe...snowing here again....

 

We look forward to hooking up with you guys on Sunday January 2nd.
Weather depending....
franc

 

Gonna pick my new roadster up this coming Fricay. First real break inthe weather.
Doc, thanks for tryin' but it looks likeI'm gointo do it with my current trailer.

Two 6500 Axles, one with electric brakes. Designed to carry 10, 500 lbs net load weight. The unit is 9,450 Lbsand the backhoe is 1,500. I am justover design limits. But if I load the tonge with about 1,500 of it I should be fine.

For historical reference ( or histerical stupidity) I have had four 2,800 Lb loads of block on the trailer with another one in the bed of the one ton Dodge. Total of 14,000 lbs load and the 3,000lbs of trailer. It was a scary but uneventful trip from Des Moines to my house.

I did 23,700 GVW twice from Altlanta to St Louis using this equipmet. Again scary but I survived an uneventful, albeit stressful, 12 hour drive.

Mostly, I worry about Black ice on I-55.

franc

REAL TRUCKS HAVE DUALLY WHEELS, MANUAL SHIFTERS AND SAY "CUMMINS" ON THE SIDE.
ANYTHING ELSE IS A PEECUP.

 

Keep in mind heavy equipment trailers have larger framework, and the dozer will be top heavy, so watch the turns. Watch any uneven ground where you will put the trailer in a twist. You could bend the frame. Good luck Franc.

 

The trailer is a lowboy. And this is a cat trac without a roll cage. That'll help some. I wish I had the load stabilizers and anti sway system on it from my big RV trailer. That would certainly help with control.

I will just take it easy, load the tongue heavy to reduce whiptail and keep the speed under 55 MPH.

I 55 is very flat. So is IL 48 up to Decatur. Big issue is going down to Springfield MO and then the goat trail into my ranch. If the trip to St louis is dicey I will shift strategies.

I have had this rig/combo since 1998 so we know each other well. I should be fine.

REAL TRUCKS HAVE DUALLY WHEELS, MANUAL SHIFTERS AND SAY "CUMMINS" ON THE SIDE.
ANYTHING ELSE IS A PEECUP

 

We had a great tiome as well! Maybe Laura will let Doc out of the house one of these days

Come drink some bourbon with Molly and I, Doc

 

Got the thing to St Louis OK. Only had one tire blow up. Tore up a fender and the licence plate.

Did you know if you hit it hard enough one can drive a 16 dp nail through fender steel to rivet something back together?

I know, I know. But, I was out of duct tape.

Only 240 miles to go.