Importing a New Machine From The USA

[Mounty]

You might be right. I was just looking at axles and wheels and comparing it to a laden 8 wheeler which is about 32t.
I see these are available with crab mode too.

 

[Shovelhands]

You might be right. I was just looking at axles and wheels and comparing it to a laden 8 wheeler which is about 32t.
I see these are available with crab mode too.

That would need to have all axles steering though, I don’t think the one in the vid had a steering third axle? I will have to watch it again....
It’s probably an optional extra.
They do look an awesome bit of kit. But I’m sure the price will also be awesome......

 

[How much]

in reality though a tractor and spreader will be around same weight say fendt 900 275 hp around 10.8 ton without ballast a twin axle lime spreader 4.250 kg running on 600 55 26.5 undriven tyres payload on lime 16.2 ton = 31 ton + the truck would keep in tramlines better the truck would also spread its weight more evenly over the 4 driven axles than the tractor spreader combo.
say for the sake of argument at 10 tons per axle , how does the big a compare per wheel ? or a multi drive ? I appreciate there is footprint and psi per sq cm issue to consider with a tyre setup also.
But just on axle loading how would it look with a similar payload ?

 

[York]

And the rest I reckon?...

That frigging Holmar thing that used to spread the sewage cake around here weighed 45-50 laden allegedly....

you are absolutely right. But it has BIG tires, so it can't be bad at all.
Look at the Holmer & Ropa SFP sugar beet harvesters. they are >60t when full with beets. Tires can#t be on low pressure at all.
Basic physics rule is: tire width = depth of penetration with which pressure the tire is inflated. so 1 m width = 45° angle from tire outside = 1 m depth of penetration. Looks like a inverted triangle.
York-Th.

 

[J & R Millington Ltd]

Hi everyone, i've had a quick read through the comments and there seems to be a lot of love for the Tatra's, as Cab over Pete has said we are the new UK dealer for Tatra Trucks and are happy to help with any inquires you have, please email me or ring me on 07739109257. Tatra are very interested in the agricultural sector and are very willing to build what the customer needs. as said before the Trucks will be better in some applications where weight is key, a 6x6 chassis cab weighs just short of 10 ton which is less than most decent sized tractors then there is the body which will be lighter due to it not having any running gear underneath it and all the wheels are driven keening everything on top of the ground rather than being pulled down in wet conditions.

Joe

 

[Alistair Nelson]

Having just been watching ‘our guy in Russia’ with guy Martin on channel it’s simple get one of those Kamaz awesome machine!

 

[Shovelhands]

Have we had this one yet?....I really can’t remember?...

 

[Pheasant Surprise]

Have we had this one yet?....I really can’t remember?...View attachment 697168

Is that the one converted by the Aussie JCB guys?

Edit: think it is https://www.southernspreaders.com.a...304220-fastrac-stretch-lazy-axle-conversions/

@Cab-over Pete do a fact finding trip, sneaky detour via the Yarra Valley on the way back to Melbin

 

[FarmyStu]

Just back from NZ and took a few pics with this thread in mind. Actually the Mrs took them as I was driving. No shortage of these machines around using various makes of truck. Followed the 1st one for miles at 60 mph.

 

[Shovelhands]

Pete will go all wobbly when he sees the last pic.....

 

[Dead Rabbits]

Give up your lime spreading dreams Pete, and live the Big A dream.

 

[Simon Chiles]

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Give up your lime spreading dreams Pete, and live the Big A dream.

Do you ever get the feeling that some people just have too much spare time on their hands?

 

[Dead Rabbits]

Do you ever get the feeling that some people just have too much spare time on their hands?

Possibly, but as long as it’s productive it’s fine. This guy had an idea and followed through on it. Think of how much time is wasted on video games and the internet!

 

[Cab-over Pete]

Sorry I’ve missed all this. I haven’t had any alerts for this thread since April.

After many conservations with customers it seems most worry about the size of tyre equipment that can be fitted under a truck based machine. For that reason I have decided against the Tatra. It’s a shame because I think it’s a cracking bit of kit.

So it’s got to be something with large diameter ag tyres.

 

[Shovelhands]

Sorry I’ve missed all this. I haven’t had any alerts for this thread since April.

After many conservations with customers it seems most worry about the size of tyre equipment that can be fitted under a truck based machine. For that reason I have decided against the Tatra. It’s a shame because I think it’s a cracking bit of kit.

So it’s got to be something with large diameter ag tyres.

Any ideas then Pete????

 

[Cab-over Pete]

I’ve had a good one recently but the insurance man has been on the phone today and may scupper my plans.

 

[Chae1]

Sorry I’ve missed all this. I haven’t had any alerts for this thread since April.

After many conservations with customers it seems most worry about the size of tyre equipment that can be fitted under a truck based machine. For that reason I have decided against the Tatra. It’s a shame because I think it’s a cracking bit of kit.

So it’s got to be something with large diameter ag tyres.

Does that mean the merc zetros above is out then?

It looks a great machine but not sure I'd like it spreading ontop of our ploughing.

 

[tommyurray]

I've been called worse!!


What about VAT? I've got a nagging feeling that, even if I pay on finance, all the VAT has to be paid up front in one lump.

VAT needs to be paid before customs will release product

 

[Shovelhands]

I’ve had a good one recently but the insurance man has been on the phone today and may scupper my plans.

Oh dear.....

 

[Cab-over Pete]

Does that mean the merc zetros above is out then?

It looks a great machine but not sure I'd like it spreading ontop of our ploughing.

That’s exactly what several of my customers said.