Kenworth 850 Off Highway

[RCP57]

Haha Tony B can help me drill holes in my next project...come to think of it, I would have drilled holes in my truck if I thought that I was going to find gold in it...
No work progress today but I did try to load and haul around my skidder for a bit. It is so nose heavy that the front motor runs out of grunt while trying to crawl up the ramps in reverse. If you load it head first it goes on fine but doesn't fit well on the deck that way. It looks like I really can't drive in the video(really can't) but if I don't start up the ramps crooked the blade hangs up. I guess if I ever finish the hydraulics that shouldn't be a problem... On a positive note though, the cable seems to hold the lowbed on the bunk perfectly!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRxTn...tJ-DusnO8Onw7A
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHMfC...tJ-DusnO8Onw7A

Reg

[Finster]

I think Neil's (doodlebug) suggestion about using some scale railroad ties is a good one. That or maybe back into a burm or ledge. I'm sure it would load easier that way. Just a thought...

[RCP57]

Haha, I missed the post from Neil so I went back and checked it out...I guess we were posting at the same time kinda. That is a good idea and I did cut extra planking when I made the deck boards thinking that I would need some blocking. I think once the hydraulics are working on the skidder it will be OK. I should be able to push up a bit of material with the blade or even put the blade down while backing onto the trailer for added lift. At any rate it has been fun seeing how things go onto the lowbed...

[RCP57]

Well it was a terrible day for painting but I managed to get a coat or three on the lowbed anyway. I haven't painted the rear suspension yet but at least the frame is done.