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  1. tophopper

    Grapple/loader Truck

    I hear that.
  2. tophopper

    Grapple/loader Truck

    Front axle is pretty heavy.
  3. tophopper

    Grapple/loader Truck

    A good operator knows where the bulk of the load is best placed.
  4. tophopper

    Grapple/loader Truck

    Heres our clam truck parked next to the cab and chassis of our next clam truck. The new frietliner is sweet. Push button auto transmission and it turns on a dime. The older Peterbuilt turns like a barge.
  5. tophopper

    Grapple/loader Truck

    Thanks, you should see it now with fresh paint and a new box. Ill grab some pics next time I see it. I cant wait to see our brand new one next month. 2012 Freitliner, tandem, with Serco 8500.
  6. tophopper

    Grapple/loader Truck

    Thats cuz your used to running hydraulic levers! I agree about a rear mount loader, as I mentioned earlier in the thread, the cab mounts are simply too limited in their reach.
  7. tophopper

    Grapple/loader Truck

    I hear ya..... A bigger truck means bigger expenses for sure. We generally don't have issues with driveways. Spring road restrictions start on Monday here.......I dont mind so much. That truck sits at idle quite a bit during this time. Another consideration I guess..... a truck that big gets a...
  8. tophopper

    Grapple/loader Truck

    Here is our clam truck. This was taken last year, we've since replaced the box and painted it from top to bottom.
  9. tophopper

    Grapple/loader Truck

    Where do you put the mini, when the box on the truck is full?
  10. tophopper

    Grapple/loader Truck

    Welcome Jerry! I bet its easy to overload that truck! I like the hoisting handle on the mini loader.
  11. tophopper

    Grapple/loader Truck

    You dont have to buy new Justin. We bought our first clam used in the neighborhood of 50-60k.(A 98 Peterbuilt, 10 speed, tandem axle with a Serco 8000 loader) The point Im trying to make is about the position of the loader on the truck. If you want a true "grab truck", thats a rear mount, they...
  12. tophopper

    Grapple/loader Truck

    We are currently having our 2nd clam truck built. Should be ready by the end of March. If your serious Justin and want a loader built on a truck, I wouldnt consider anything but a rear mounted loader. Those cab mounted loaders are so limited in their reach and versatility. The only benefit to a...
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