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Largest load in your trucks?

Discussion in 'General Truck Info' started by Stuff99, Jun 16, 2009.

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  1. Stuff99

    Stuff99 Active Member Staff Member

    I just got my first large load today. a 1/4 bucket of dirt to fill in the driveway. i took some pics because its sitting might low!! I'll weigh it sometime today to see what she has on her, its 1260kg empty.

    EDIT- i weighed it, im sitting at 2660kg/5860lbs.. with a load of 1260kg/2772lbs.. bit over the rated 750kg capacity...
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    Last edited: Jun 16, 2009
    Stuff99, Jun 16, 2009
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  2. o8k

    o8k Member

    "bit over the rated 750kg capacity..."

    !!!

    1.7x over capacity is only a bit? Hulk Smash!!!! :frustration:

    :pop:
     
    o8k, Jun 16, 2009
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  3. Stuff99

    Stuff99 Active Member Staff Member

    Stuff99, Jun 16, 2009
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  4. Mighty Milt

    Mighty Milt Active Member

    i had 3 4'x8'x1/4" sheets of steel in the back, don't have pix of that... but here's one with 15 sheets of 3/4" cdx

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    Mighty Milt, Jun 16, 2009
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  5. zardoz

    zardoz Member

    LOL I suppose this beats the 800 pounds of liquid nutrients I had on-board for my first drive home....

    z
     
    zardoz, Jun 16, 2009
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  6. fremontminitrucks

    fremontminitrucks Member

    I don't have a pic but I've had over 1500lbs in my personal U42T Mini Cab and it barely squatted!
     
    fremontminitrucks, Jun 16, 2009
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  7. Stuff99

    Stuff99 Active Member Staff Member

    well it drove amazingly well on the way home. it was slow accel but it did so okay. puffed some good ol black diesel smoke out the back to :p

    im sure it was too much for the tires though.. on the highway at about 80km/hr i could feel it sway... needless to say it has been dropped off and it feels back to normal now! feels good to get a good test load in there!
     
    Stuff99, Jun 17, 2009
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  8. IndianaJason

    IndianaJason Member

    Im not for sure, but Ill give a pretty fair guestimate based on experience.

    Ive had at least 1,500 lbs. of firewood on mine at once.

    It really didnt squat much at all, not like you would think.

    And the dumb bed never hesitated once when I got it out of the woods and dumped it by the front door.

    The more weight I put on it, the better it does in the woods and up and down the creek banks and trails.

    I wish I had this truck 10 years ago :(
     
    IndianaJason, Jun 21, 2009
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  9. Meesho

    Meesho Member

    Isn't this forum for Mini Trucks only??? Just joking. ;):D:p;):D:p
     
    Meesho, Jun 22, 2009
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  10. Ravk

    Ravk Member

    I had 1300 lbs of wet sand in the back of my Acty. The drive uphill (8% grade) was slow but high speed was 60 kph on the flat. Bull low gear definitely helped!
     
    Ravk, Jun 22, 2009
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  11. Stuff99

    Stuff99 Active Member Staff Member

    ya! when i had her loaded down the low gearing sure helped!! i posted earlier how she felt a little wobbly loaded, well other day i noticed the back drivers wheel was low, had a nail in it apparently..

    and so far no new on replacement tires... i really need to get something before i get a nail or something that wrecks the tire..
     
    Stuff99, Jun 24, 2009
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  12. Stazza_Brendan

    Stazza_Brendan Member

    Had a few big loads in the back.

    Had the complete rear subframe from a parts car Starion. Takes 2 strong people alot of effort to lift off the ground. As well as that i had 4 wheels, 2 struts, a door, fuel tank and other assorted peices.
     
    Stazza_Brendan, Jun 24, 2009
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  13. o8k

    o8k Member

    I was google'ing around and noticed that there are add a leaf type "lift kits" out there. bringing it back to this thread.... Add a leaf's typically add to the load weight of trucks by quite a bit. Does anyone here have somthing like that installed, if so, how much more capacity would you say you recieved from it?
     
    o8k, Jun 24, 2009
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  14. Ravk

    Ravk Member

    Ravk, Jun 24, 2009
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  15. Stuff99

    Stuff99 Active Member Staff Member

    my dad had those 'add a leaf' things put on his cargo minivan (dodge caravan) and it helped. his van was just too loaded with spare parts and stuff all the time. was hard on the suspension. even broke a leaf once..
     
    Stuff99, Jun 24, 2009
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  16. o8k

    o8k Member

    I am supprised, that the ACTY has leaf springs, being that its 4 wheel independent suspension and all. Anyways... Did you just measure the distance between the mount points to determine leaf pack length?

    I dont own a mini yet but would love to source a leaf pack part b4 i buy one. Cuz im gonna rage on that little truck when i get it w/ mods-o-plenty. I've still been curious how the suspension was setup on the rear ends of both the subaru and the honda models, still a fuzzy area for me.
     
    o8k, Jun 25, 2009
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  17. 92 Super Deluxe

    92 Super Deluxe Member


    What size engine is your diesel? What is the hp & torque?
     
    92 Super Deluxe, Jun 25, 2009
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  18. Stuff99

    Stuff99 Active Member Staff Member

    1998cc or 2L diesel. no clue on the hp and torque
     
    Stuff99, Jun 25, 2009
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  19. 92 Super Deluxe

    92 Super Deluxe Member

    Must sip fuel.
     
    92 Super Deluxe, Jun 25, 2009
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  20. Stuff99

    Stuff99 Active Member Staff Member

    all depends on how you drive it. and how often you are against the wind... was on highway the other day, plow wind hit head on, slowed me from 120 to 80 instantly.
     
    Stuff99, Jun 25, 2009
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