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I got my truck, trailer and bobcat finally. This should make the work a little easier eh?
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05-08-2003, 07:57 PM
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Both sides open in two sections and the center post is removable.
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05-08-2003, 07:59 PM
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The back door is a ramp, strong enough to take 4000#. My 6 year old son can close it with one hand.
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05-08-2003, 08:18 PM
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Very nice goodies!! 
How much did that dump box cost you?
Hey, I have one question - your Bobcat weighs more than 4,000#, right? I'm wondering how the Bobcat will make it to the jobsite.
In general it looks like you've got a very nice start on the equipment - that should be enough to get you off to a great start.
Congrats!!
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05-08-2003, 08:31 PM
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Bobcat 553 - about 3700#. The ramp/ door doesn't even flex.
12' 6" Dump box +- $8000. with tarp, electric shift PTO and electric solinoid valve ( no cables  ). Total package, truck trailer and skid steer was $90K.
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05-08-2003, 08:41 PM
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Congrats! I can't tell what size the Bobcat is. Also ..I can't say I have ever seen a tarp installed that high.
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05-08-2003, 08:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by Bexter
..I can't say I have ever seen a tarp installed that high.
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That's odd, I can't say I have ever seen one mounted elsewhere. Regional differences I suppose.
Bobcat model 553, 48" wide ROC 950 Lbs.
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05-08-2003, 09:45 PM
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We've got the hardware for a tarp that's about that high on one truck, though the previous owner was using weed barrier as the tarp attached to it...  So I removed it and haven't gotten around to ordering up something new. |
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Was the dog included in the deal too?  |
05-08-2003, 10:02 PM
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Na, this old guy has been around for a while.
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05-08-2003, 10:05 PM
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Can I come out and play?  Looks good. You goin to sign them up? |
05-08-2003, 10:14 PM
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You bet, come on over Saturday night, we'll have a pop or two.
I'll be putting signs on them in a few weeks.
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Very cool new fleet. Hey. are you going to letter them with your logo and what you do. Keep us updated with photos of the truck. One more thing any attachments for that Bobcat. Thanks
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11-17-2003, 11:18 PM
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I put some temporary signs on them for this year. I will be running a contest at designoutpost.com for the final look of the fleet this winter.
I just have a smooth bucket and a tooth bucket for the Bobcat so far. I'll be putting the cab enclosure and heater on it soon. I have it hired out for the winter clearing snow. I'd like to get some sort of band clamp and forks next season.
I recently added an '04 F350 p/u with a Blizzard 810 to the fleet. Also a 8611 for the C5500. I'll get some pics up soon.
Funny thing about the Chev, it must be a really sexy truck. I can't believe how many people walk clear across a parking lot to ask me about it. I have had dozens of people stop by my house and chat with me about the truck for like 20-30 minutes. I even had a guy stop and knock on my door on a sunday morning just to say "Nice truck, how do you like it?" Strange. My Dad has one just like it and reports the same phenominon.
BTW, I do love the truck. It's a bit thirsty but it's really nice to drive (no CDL) and plenty powerful too. I'd recommend it to anyone.
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