โDec-15-2018 12:01 PM
โDec-28-2018 07:34 AM
โDec-18-2018 11:37 AM
Beentherefixedthat wrote:RobertRyan wrote:Beentherefixedthat wrote:73guna wrote:Beentherefixedthat wrote:
A really good way to judge this is the commercial truck lines. Your average class 8 tractor (the ones hauling 53 foot trailers or semi's) weighs in at only about 14k to 16k lbs. Yet it hauls a GCVW of 80,000lbs or about a 40k payload depending on the type of trailer and how much it weighs.
Big trucks can gross a lot more than 80k.
That 80k limit was put in place for various reasons, one of which is to protect roads and bridges from deteriorating from heavyweight vehicles.
Yes you are right and I realize that but 80k is the limit for MOST of the states and so I used it as an easily understood example to highlight my statement about why our trucks are way under rated. Any higher number only makes my argument stronger.
Not underated but built for their specified use.You have European, Japanese and Australianbuilt Trucks that haul 100 tons but they have very little in common with something that tows 80,000lbs
Well actually Australia for years imported Mack trucks with 18 speed transmissions for hauling your "trains". I believe you now make some Macks there. But that same Mack was used here to haul 80K with very few minor changes including a 10 or 15 speed transmission.
As far as our pickups go. They are definitely and purposely underrated. They could, as I demonstrated, easily and safely haul about twice what they are currently rated for. But then they wouldnt sell so many duallys and medium sized trucks.
โDec-18-2018 06:35 AM
RobertRyan wrote:Beentherefixedthat wrote:73guna wrote:Beentherefixedthat wrote:
A really good way to judge this is the commercial truck lines. Your average class 8 tractor (the ones hauling 53 foot trailers or semi's) weighs in at only about 14k to 16k lbs. Yet it hauls a GCVW of 80,000lbs or about a 40k payload depending on the type of trailer and how much it weighs.
Big trucks can gross a lot more than 80k.
That 80k limit was put in place for various reasons, one of which is to protect roads and bridges from deteriorating from heavyweight vehicles.
Yes you are right and I realize that but 80k is the limit for MOST of the states and so I used it as an easily understood example to highlight my statement about why our trucks are way under rated. Any higher number only makes my argument stronger.
Not underated but built for their specified use.You have European, Japanese and Australianbuilt Trucks that haul 100 tons but they have very little in common with something that tows 80,000lbs
โDec-18-2018 06:03 AM
โDec-17-2018 04:36 PM
Beentherefixedthat wrote:73guna wrote:Beentherefixedthat wrote:
A really good way to judge this is the commercial truck lines. Your average class 8 tractor (the ones hauling 53 foot trailers or semi's) weighs in at only about 14k to 16k lbs. Yet it hauls a GCVW of 80,000lbs or about a 40k payload depending on the type of trailer and how much it weighs.
Big trucks can gross a lot more than 80k.
That 80k limit was put in place for various reasons, one of which is to protect roads and bridges from deteriorating from heavyweight vehicles.
Yes you are right and I realize that but 80k is the limit for MOST of the states and so I used it as an easily understood example to highlight my statement about why our trucks are way under rated. Any higher number only makes my argument stronger.
โDec-17-2018 03:02 PM
73guna wrote:Beentherefixedthat wrote:
A really good way to judge this is the commercial truck lines. Your average class 8 tractor (the ones hauling 53 foot trailers or semi's) weighs in at only about 14k to 16k lbs. Yet it hauls a GCVW of 80,000lbs or about a 40k payload depending on the type of trailer and how much it weighs.
Big trucks can gross a lot more than 80k.
That 80k limit was put in place for various reasons, one of which is to protect roads and bridges from deteriorating from heavyweight vehicles.
โDec-17-2018 11:35 AM
Beentherefixedthat wrote:
A really good way to judge this is the commercial truck lines. Your average class 8 tractor (the ones hauling 53 foot trailers or semi's) weighs in at only about 14k to 16k lbs. Yet it hauls a GCVW of 80,000lbs or about a 40k payload depending on the type of trailer and how much it weighs.
โDec-17-2018 11:23 AM
Boomerweps wrote:RobertRyan wrote:Boomerweps wrote:RobertRyan wrote:
A medium sized Caravan being pulled by a Ford Ranger
Medium Caravan being pulled by a Ford Ranger
Wow, a Ranger described as a one ton class vehicle!
With a choice of a 5 cylinder diesel or a 2.0L turbo with more power than the US 2.4L versions.
Explanation. It is the payload.that is referred too here. It is now 1 tonne or 2,200lbs. Australian and Rangers sold outside NA have increased frame thicknesses and beefed up suspensions to cope with the increase. HD Ranger in Australia has a Payload of 3000lbs
All Rangers including the US version were designed and developed at Broadneadows , Victoria Australia
Thanks for the info. US sold mini pickups usually don't even get a full half US ton, 1000#, cargo capacity. You have to go full size to get that.
โDec-17-2018 08:37 AM
RobertRyan wrote:Boomerweps wrote:RobertRyan wrote:
A medium sized Caravan being pulled by a Ford Ranger
Medium Caravan being pulled by a Ford Ranger
Wow, a Ranger described as a one ton class vehicle!
With a choice of a 5 cylinder diesel or a 2.0L turbo with more power than the US 2.4L versions.
Explanation. It is the payload.that is referred too here. It is now 1 tonne or 2,200lbs. Australian and Rangers sold outside NA have increased frame thicknesses and beefed up suspensions to cope with the increase. HD Ranger in Australia has a Payload of 3000lbs
All Rangers including the US version were designed and developed at Broadneadows , Victoria Australia
โDec-16-2018 10:20 AM
Boomerweps wrote:RobertRyan wrote:
A medium sized Caravan being pulled by a Ford Ranger
Medium Caravan being pulled by a Ford Ranger
Wow, a Ranger described as a one ton class vehicle!
With a choice of a 5 cylinder diesel or a 2.0L turbo with more power than the US 2.4L versions.
โDec-16-2018 10:14 AM
SidecarFlip wrote:jerem0621 wrote:
Do my eyes deceive me or are ther two Americans trucks I found in this picture deck?
No. Lots of American trucks in Australia and Europe. I just sold a Ford F250 and truck camper to a German citizen. He's shipping the truck and camper back home via a container.
Happens all the time.
โDec-16-2018 10:06 AM
Beentherefixedthat wrote:SidecarFlip wrote:jerem0621 wrote:
Do my eyes deceive me or are ther two Americans trucks I found in this picture deck?
No. Lots of American trucks in Australia and Europe. I just sold a Ford F250 and truck camper to a German citizen. He's shipping the truck and camper back home via a container.
Happens all the time.
Dodge/Ram/Jeep being part of Fiat, Europe's largest carmaker, sells new Dodge Rams and jeeps in Europe and elsewhere around the world.
Jeeps and new Mustangs are seen all over Europe. And Jeeps in China and Asia as well. In fact in 2012 Ford opened an assembly plant in Cambodia.
The world and trade are very different from what many Americans think it is.
โDec-16-2018 07:23 AM
SidecarFlip wrote:jerem0621 wrote:
Do my eyes deceive me or are ther two Americans trucks I found in this picture deck?
No. Lots of American trucks in Australia and Europe. I just sold a Ford F250 and truck camper to a German citizen. He's shipping the truck and camper back home via a container.
Happens all the time.
โDec-16-2018 07:13 AM
Boomerweps wrote:RobertRyan wrote:
A medium sized Caravan being pulled by a Ford Ranger
Medium Caravan being pulled by a Ford Ranger
Wow, a Ranger described as a one ton class vehicle!
With a choice of a 5 cylinder diesel or a 2.0L turbo with more power than the US 2.4L versions.