I have a Frieghtliner FL70 33,000 GVW single axle hooklift. Was woundering if any body would recomend a spreader setup for this application. I was thinking a 14' v-box set up on a hooklift subframe 8cy capacity runing of it own pony motor. I dont think that it would work of the pump I have on the truck because it say not to run the PTO over 1500 rpm.
Spreader for a hooklift truck?
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I have a Frieghtliner FL70 33,000 GVW single axle hooklift. Was woundering if any body would recomend a spreader setup for this application. I was thinking a 14' v-box set up on a hooklift subframe 8cy capacity runing of it own pony motor. I dont think that it would work of the pump I have on the truck because it say not to run the PTO over 1500 rpm.
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6 yards is about the max I'd try to carry considering that is 14,100# plus the weight of the spreader.
YOu can mount a spreader on any of the bodies providing the back door is removeable or you get yourself a flatbed.
Or you can turn the spreader into a body and fab it to fit the roll off truck.
There is a company here with a tandem, they have a 14' v box, mulch blower, 40 yard container etc... for their roll off truck. Don't know how the spreader is powered though.
For the money you would spend on the self powering kit, you could convert your truck to central hydraulics for much less and run the spreader off of it.
YOu can mount a spreader on any of the bodies providing the back door is removeable or you get yourself a flatbed.
Or you can turn the spreader into a body and fab it to fit the roll off truck.
There is a company here with a tandem, they have a 14' v box, mulch blower, 40 yard container etc... for their roll off truck. Don't know how the spreader is powered though.
For the money you would spend on the self powering kit, you could convert your truck to central hydraulics for much less and run the spreader off of it.
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Bob St. Jacques of Four Seasons in CT has an International setup with a Stellar Hooklift and he has a Swesnson Spreader setup to run on it. The truck is strickly dedicated to ice control in the winter with no blade running at all on it...
Here are a few pics of his truck from my site........
International Pic #1
International Pic #2
International Pic #3
International Pic #4
International Pic #5
Hopefully these pics can be of some help...
Jay
Here are a few pics of his truck from my site........
International Pic #1
International Pic #2
International Pic #3
International Pic #4
International Pic #5
Hopefully these pics can be of some help...
Jay
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now that looks like the ultimate diecing rig to me
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Sweet pictures Jay, I like the multi use of that truck. It probally swaps out real easy so you can still do rolloff service as well.
Makes me wonder how the hell my previous employer (for snow) could afford
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2000 plus single axle Internationals with v boxes. I guess theremust be just a lil money in salt.
Todd
Makes me wonder how the hell my previous employer (for snow) could afford
45dedicated
2000 plus single axle Internationals with v boxes. I guess theremust be just a lil money in salt.
Todd
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NAC if you need anymore information about Bob's particular setup you can get in contact with him via. the SIMA site. Bob is the current Vice President of SIMA. Let him know I showed you some pics of his rig and I am sure he will be able to give you some more information...
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nac, as someone who's been there, let me recommend you NOT go with a pony motor!!! They are nothing but trouble, central hydraulics is the way to go.
Check the output of your existing pump, it may not be big enough to run motors for the sander. As for the rpm rating, I believe that is for a constant run situation, while sanding you can run close to the proper rpm most of the time. I've exceeded the maximum recommended rpm on my pump numerous times and for fairly long periods without ill effect. The key is having a large reservoir to keep the temperatures down.
Check the output of your existing pump, it may not be big enough to run motors for the sander. As for the rpm rating, I believe that is for a constant run situation, while sanding you can run close to the proper rpm most of the time. I've exceeded the maximum recommended rpm on my pump numerous times and for fairly long periods without ill effect. The key is having a large reservoir to keep the temperatures down.
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I'll second or third the idea of central hydraulics or depending on the tranny, you might be able to run it off that. With central hydraulics, you will also be able to control the conveyor or auger and the spinner independently. This is very important, IMO. Our's is the Allison World tranny, so the pump is powered off the tranny, once winter hits, it is shut off only when we park it when finished.
I could be mistaken, but I believe that there are pumps designed for different engines--gas, higher RPM's and diesel, lower RPM's. If the pump and the plumbing to the pump is already there, it shouldn't cost that much to switch out the pump for one that would work.
LGF, hard to say, our F750 flatbed w\10' spreader weighs in at 18,000 even. Leaves us 15,000# for salt and we use it. I realize the hook is going to weigh more, so that will reduce the capacity somewhat.
I could be mistaken, but I believe that there are pumps designed for different engines--gas, higher RPM's and diesel, lower RPM's. If the pump and the plumbing to the pump is already there, it shouldn't cost that much to switch out the pump for one that would work.
LGF, hard to say, our F750 flatbed w\10' spreader weighs in at 18,000 even. Leaves us 15,000# for salt and we use it. I realize the hook is going to weigh more, so that will reduce the capacity somewhat.
I appricate all the info i will have to contact a spreader manufactor and see what he recomends for my application. Buy the way the truck has a manual transmision. The PTO has 15 GPM @ 1200 RPM @4800 PSI and a 25 L reservoir. I definetly want mounted on a hooklift subframe so I do not lose any capacity with a container or flatbed.
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I think you are going to need a bigger hydraulic tank if it is a 25 liter tank. We have 25 gallon tanks on our 2 'big' spreaders, the others are either 15 or 20 gal. I think the pumps are all about 25 GPM, not sure what RPM's, though.
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Nac please report what you end up doing as i am still deciding what to do with my 2000 Freightshaker FL80/Stellar setup
Thanks
Brian
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On my stellar I had to install legs on the sander to off load it without removing the spinner and shoot. I installed homemade wheels on the rear legs to aid in loading and offloading. the sander is self contained so all I have to do is plug in a 7 pin plug for the controls. I am thinking of making the controls remotely operated with no wires.
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You meen like this. This is one of my F350's but with the dump box and 4000lb bomag roller. the sander is put away for the summer. I also have 2 flatbeds and a 5000gal ez lawn hydroseeded plus a custom cable reel hauler on skids for the hook lift.
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Well by 2007 I should have a F-550 with a switch and go system. Two heavy duty can's (one with the chipper body which we will modify for leaf vac), one dump body with tool box and one blank body that I will mount a spreader on. The changeable body system is the only why to go.
I was waiting for itsgottobegreen, you love then switch and gos. I will probably have the same setup, but on a chevy 5500. it really makes putting on the salt spreader easy. I am going to use, at this point, a 4yrd snoway stainless vee box. I really like the swing a way chute.
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The only reason why I am buying one, is because you are. :grinzsalopez said:
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