Heavy Equipment Forums http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/ This is a discussion forum powered by HeavyEquipmentForums. To find out , go to http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/ . en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:21:59 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/images/misc/rss.jpg Heavy Equipment Forums http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/ Crane insurance question http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15488&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:32:54 GMT Hi guys,

I am putting together a business plan for a lighting maintenance company that will utilize a crane to service the lighting systems for baseball, football, soccer etc. fields. The height range is typically from 60' to 100' . I am looking at purchasing a 25-30 ton boom truck with 100' main boom and a 45' jib. It would incorporate a 2 man tip mounted basket and electronic remote controls.

The machine would be operated as an aerial basket about 90% of the time. the other 10% of the time it would be operated as a crane to support my sports lighting installation business. My company is based in Texas and will cover all adjoining states and Colorado. One of the many questions I have is what will the insurance cost for this type of venture? How much liability should I carry? what will the annual premiums be?

I have a little experience operating various cranes, I have been working around them for the past 10 years. I have done rigging to lift light poles and other tall structures. That said, I would hire an experienced operator to run this machine.

I have heard the term taxi crane before. I think it means a "crane for hire" (please feel free to expand on this or correct me if need be). The crane I am looking at will be used only to support my own business. Will this make any difference in the insurance costs.

Finally any suggestions as to reputable insurers experienced in the crane industry would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance,

Tim ]]> Cranes tmc_31 http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15488 Cat 955 questions http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15487&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:29:32 GMT Im looking at a 955, its for a great price. Ive searched the fourm and got some close specs. what are the controls for the machine, ive never ran one of these. Thanks Im looking at a 955, its for a great price. Ive searched the fourm and got some close specs. what are the controls for the machine, ive never ran one of these. Thanks ]]> Track Loaders thebig450es http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15487 Excavation question http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15486&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:29:03 GMT Hello guys
I have a question about a pond that I made, this is probably not the right place to ask it but I'm sure one of you will know the answer? Over the lasr year I have digging out my pond it is probably around 3/4 of an acre in size. The soil is all clay some rock around 1-2' in size. I dug it down till I hit larger stones that I could not remove with my 580SE so the base is from 6'- 10' down. Now this week the water has cleared up alot and I noticed that where it was 6' deep it is now only about 2' deep? I used a pole and shoved it into the bottom and I still can feel the bottom at the 6' depth but the clay is risen the 4'.
Is it possible that the clay is boyant and is rising up? There has been very little settling of the soil around the shoreline so it hasn't come from there. I'm hoping that my pond project is not turning into my quick sand project!:beatsme ]]> Tractor/Loader/Backhoes ottawamerc http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15486 vermeer T-1055 http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15485&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:16:39 GMT They are laying a gas line not to far from the house. Down here in texas we have nice hard clay ground so it is faster for them to cut through it then dig it out with excavators Jason They are laying a gas line not to far from the house. Down here in texas we have nice hard clay ground so it is faster for them to cut through it then dig it out with excavators
Jason
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]]> Other Earthmoving Equipment hummer13 http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15485 D6R xl pipeline dozer http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15484&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:09:01 GMT Spotted this dozer clearing land for a gas pipline near the house. Luckliy I had the hummer with me soI did not have to walk to get it it:) I had my 3 year old with me and she just loved it Spotted this dozer clearing land for a gas pipline near the house. Luckliy I had the hummer with me soI did not have to walk to get it it:) I had my 3 year old with me and she just loved it
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]]> Dozers hummer13 http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15484 <![CDATA["Work Site Rampage"]]> http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15483&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:24:41 GMT Man demolishes a business and equipment with an excavator- and gets caught. Link with video (http://www.kirotv.com/news/21673933/detail.html) Man demolishes a business and equipment with an excavator- and gets caught.

Link with video ]]> Excavators RobVG http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15483 A big fiat with a d11 http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15482&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:37:42 GMT YouTube - Cat D11R Working with Fiat Allis HD50 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_kH_RMX8dU) YouTube - Cat D11R Working with Fiat Allis HD50 ]]> Dozers stock http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15482 CASE W4 info request http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15481&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:18:02 GMT Hi,
I got an old W4 earlier this fall for scrap price. It's in horrible shape from it's life in a fertilizer warehouse. I'm patching the radiator now, would rather replace, but being laid off put the crimp on how much I can do right now. I drove around some and used to push some tree tops around, it will really pull a lot too, more than I thought it would. I guess it should at 6000 lbs. It has the weight kit on the back.

Anyways, just wondering if anyone knows of good online source of info such as manual pages in pdf. I found the online CASE parts book and that gives nice exploded views, but I don't have any way to cross the CASE part numbers with anything else.

trying to get parts through case dealer is terribly expensive and difficult. It needs new hubs because most of the studs spin. The axles look like regular Dana 60s, so I am hoping they are standard outers from 3/4 or 1 ton truck, but I haven't seen any that match correctly. Even if I could cross the CASE pns for the inner and outer bearings to SKF of Timken or something that would be a start.

I've had trouble finding info about the engine. I know it's a Mitsubishi from what's left of the tag.

Anyways, just a quest for info on the W4 so feel free to add any info or experience you might have.

Thank you,

Ben ]]> Compact Wheel Loaders bnCASEw4 http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15481 Austin Western Pacer 300 http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15480&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:01:36 GMT The boss and his son went to a "Divorce Settlement Auction" yesterday. Man, that would be a bummer to have to sell your stuff to settle a divorce! :mad: Anyhow, I got to work this morning, and it appears they brought this home. :tong Anyone ran one of these? :)


Hmmm, the old girl don't look that bad! :D

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Ooo, 4-71 Detroit.

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Used to belong to the National Park Service. Probably used to maintain gravel roads in the National Park near hear.

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]]> Motor Graders ATCOEQUIP http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15480 Loading dumps http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15479&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:47:14 GMT What techinque do you use for loading full size dump truck with your minis? Do you make a pile and then load it from on top of it, or can you just do it from next to the truck. I have a White road boss 2 single axle dump. What techinque do you use for loading full size dump truck with your minis? Do you make a pile and then load it from on top of it, or can you just do it from next to the truck. I have a White road boss 2 single axle dump. ]]> Compact Excavators thebig450es http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15479 A 360° blast-hole drill??? http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15478&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:40:49 GMT I know we have some mining people on here; and hopefully some that specialize in drilling and blasting. I have a question for you.

What would be the advantage of having a 30-50 ton blasthole drill literally built on a hydraulic excavator undercarriage that revolves? I don't get it!

Can someone tell me how this works as an advantage in any way?

Images are from the Furukawa website.

'All the best,

John
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]]> Other Earthmoving Equipment shovelman http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15478 Hydraulic filter size for Takeuchi TL140 / Mustang MTL20? http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15477&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:27:52 GMT The writing is faded off my existing filter and I want to replace the hydraulic filter tomorrow on my Mustang MTL20. I had a Takeuchi TL140 which is identical but sold it at 3000 hours to get a 500 hour Mustang. Still, I have no book or reference as to what size hydraulic filter I need. Any help... The writing is faded off my existing filter and I want to replace the hydraulic filter tomorrow on my Mustang MTL20. I had a Takeuchi TL140 which is identical but sold it at 3000 hours to get a 500 hour Mustang. Still, I have no book or reference as to what size hydraulic filter I need. Any help as to what filter size would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks in advance for any help! ]]> Skid Steers Allgood http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15477 JD 650G with problem http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15476&goto=newpost Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:17:43 GMT I was using the dozer today and without warning I lost sterring control. It will go forward and reverse but when I step on the left brake there is a shuttering sound and it continues forward. When i hit the right brake, pedal goes to floor and it continues straight. Any ideas? thanks I was using the dozer today and without warning I lost sterring control. It will go forward and reverse but when I step on the left brake there is a shuttering sound and it continues forward. When i hit the right brake, pedal goes to floor and it continues straight. Any ideas? thanks ]]> Dozers Tnvolnfl http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15476 sOME MACHINES http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15475&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:27:28 GMT Please delete this admin :rolleyes: Links didnt work for me. Please delete this admin :rolleyes:

Links didnt work for me. ]]> Showtime! Anto Modded http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15475 Loader goes down a little when you try to raise CASE1845C http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15474&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:00:36 GMT I am trying to work some of the bugs out of this machine.I noticed today if you use left hand control to raise loader arms they will actually go down for a 1/2 of a second and then raise like they are supposed to.You can lower them slowly all the way down if you barely pull the left hand control... I am trying to work some of the bugs out of this machine.I noticed today if you use left hand control to raise loader arms they will actually go down for a 1/2 of a second and then raise like they are supposed to.You can lower them slowly all the way down if you barely pull the left hand control towards the raise position and leave it at that spot. ]]> Skid Steers 69zfarmer http://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/Forum/showthread.php?t=15474