Wanted: New chipper truck.

TrevMcRev · 3rd March 2008, 04:22 AM

Hi gang

,
We need a new truck. If any of you know of anything out there let me know.
About 9-12t GVM, big woodchip canopy, toolboxes etc.
Pref mid 90's at oldest up to something nearly new.
Must be in very good condition and present well.

Pref Melbourne but will go interstate for the right rig.

Trev

kimtree · 4th March 2008, 12:07 AM

in the latest deals on wheels issue 296 page 440 there's a hino gd 2005 12 tonne tipper for 60g.all the good trucks seem to be in victoria or nsw,i just spent a week in perth looking for a 6 ton tipper there like hens teeth and silly pricing.good luck

a_lopa · 4th March 2008, 12:54 AM

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TrevMcRev · 4th March 2008, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by kimtree

in the latest deals on wheels issue 296 page 440 there's a hino gd 2005 12 tonne tipper for 60g.all the good trucks seem to be in victoria or nsw,i just spent a week in perth looking for a 6 ton tipper there like hens teeth and silly pricing.good luck

Yeah i've already been there, thought i were on a winner, get there and it was sold

Went a few weeks ago. Ok the mag goes stale but it is still on the internet

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TrevMcRev · 4th March 2008, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by a_lopa

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No much there at the moment either...

TrevMcRev · 8th April 2008, 05:46 AM

Pick up the new rig tomorrow.

Just need to get cracking with building the canopy

a_lopa · 8th April 2008, 06:12 AM

That will do the job nicely!

kimtree · 8th April 2008, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by TrevMcRev

Pick up the new rig tomorrow.

Just need to get cracking with building the canopy

Very nice,is it new?I get to start on my 'new' truck next week,am going to put 600mm high dropsides and then 1200mm high barn type doors on top with a removable central divider and a retractable shade cloth roof,ive just modified my canter to the same spec{almost].mine has to be a combination log and chipbody

TrevMcRev · 8th April 2008, 07:11 AM

Nah 2nd hand but late model & low kms at a good price.

Good luck with the build, post some pics up.

JohN Dee · 8th April 2008, 05:06 PM

Looking good Trev. What kind of canopy ya gunna put on? Steel? Aluminum? How many cubes ya gunna try and make it hold?

shaggs · 9th April 2008, 06:04 AM

Nice truck trev, 175 or 200hp model?
You can get good cubes into them as they have smaller wheels and lower profile tyres, thus closer to the ground without her getting too high.
For the canopy, if dooing steel, there is colourbond sheet called "signwhite". Its only .55 thick but is pre finished and saves time/paint. If you line the interrier (ie gal sheet) then finish her off with this on the outside they look scmick.
I have a small chip truck and only use it for chips. I have just used the sign white and it was quick and comes up great.
Good Luck

TrevMcRev · 9th April 2008, 06:53 AM

I'll be aiming for 15+ m3.

200 horseys

giddy up

3mm Gal lined frame with signwhite on the outside was exactly how i were going to do it shaggs

shaggs · 9th April 2008, 04:46 PM

AHHH Great minds thinks alike!!!!

kimtree · 10th April 2008, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TrevMcRev

I'll be aiming for 15+ m3.

200 horseys

giddy up

3mm Gal lined frame with signwhite on the outside was exactly how i were going to do it shaggs

Ive got my top doors and tailgate door lined with signwhite sheets seems to handle the abuse ok [also makes for a light door] not on the front though it's like been shot blasted
what payload will that truck have completed?

TrevMcRev · 10th April 2008, 04:47 AM

It'll be good for about 5200kg i think.

TrevMcRev · 20th April 2008, 05:56 AM

Coming together well.

Built in storage box.

Frame going up.

Sheet going on. Got held up here as the suppliers cut it wrong. The 3 main panels on the right side vary a bit in size (all on the plan) and the goose cut them all the same. Unfortunately he did the all the same as the smallest one!

3 days work so far. 1 more in it i reckon, then paint.

Doing it myself after quotes of $8-9,000 and 10-12 week wait

3rd March 2008, 04:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
TrevMcRev Astronaut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 672	Wanted: New chipper truck. Hi gang, We need a new truck. If any of you know of anything out there let me know. About 9-12t GVM, big woodchip canopy, toolboxes etc. Pref mid 90's at oldest up to something nearly new. Must be in very good condition and present well. Pref Melbourne but will go interstate for the right rig. Trev __________________ Melbourne Arborist, Total Tree Care, Pruning, Tree and Stump Removal

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TrevMcRev Astronaut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 672	Re: Wanted: New chipper truck. Nah 2nd hand but late model & low kms at a good price. Good luck with the build, post some pics up. __________________ Melbourne Arborist, Total Tree Care, Pruning, Tree and Stump Removal

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9th April 2008, 06:04 AM	#11 (permalink)
shaggs Afterburner is shakin' Join Date: May 2007 Location: sydney Posts: 459	Re: Wanted: New chipper truck. Nice truck trev, 175 or 200hp model? You can get good cubes into them as they have smaller wheels and lower profile tyres, thus closer to the ground without her getting too high. For the canopy, if dooing steel, there is colourbond sheet called "signwhite". Its only .55 thick but is pre finished and saves time/paint. If you line the interrier (ie gal sheet) then finish her off with this on the outside they look scmick. I have a small chip truck and only use it for chips. I have just used the sign white and it was quick and comes up great. Good Luck

9th April 2008, 06:53 AM	#12 (permalink)
TrevMcRev Astronaut Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Posts: 672	Re: Wanted: New chipper truck. I'll be aiming for 15+ m3. 200 horseys giddy up 3mm Gal lined frame with signwhite on the outside was exactly how i were going to do it shaggs __________________ Melbourne Arborist, Total Tree Care, Pruning, Tree and Stump Removal

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