Wide Load!

AWD Chaser · 21-10-2006, 06:46 PM

Somehow, I don't think this guy needs to hang a rag on the back of this load.... - Tray for a mining truck...

Dazza XLT · 21-10-2006, 06:48 PM

If I recall correctly, that is a McAllese Transport Prime Mover just outside of Mackay QLD.

woodsy109 · 22-10-2006, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Darran

If I recall correctly, that is a McAllese Transport Prime Mover just outside of Mackay QLD.

Yeah I thought I recognised the road too. Peak Downs Hwy.

Ruger · 21-10-2006, 06:49 PM

OVERSIZE? no **** lol thats crazy never seen anything like it.

Bucknaked · 21-10-2006, 06:50 PM

Wow. Thats huge. It's amazing the size of the heavy equipment found at mining sites. Can't beleive how big some of them can get. Great snap.

Wondering how cars can overtake that truck. I guess if you see one, then your in for a slow drive

Josh_XC · 21-10-2006, 06:53 PM

God that would have to be perfectly ballenced. I would hate to be the driver of something like that.. Is that even legal?

Dazza XLT · 21-10-2006, 06:53 PM

Generally they pull over in parking bays etc to let people by. Most I have seen pull over at each town to let traffic past.
Of course its legal, but most require a police escort.

Bucknaked · 21-10-2006, 06:55 PM

Ok I see. Couldn't imahine being the driver of that truck. Has to take some real skill to control a truck with the type of load

**Mechan1k** · 21-10-2006, 06:56 PM

You could pass under the side of that ... EASY.

Bloody road hog :P

AWD Chaser · 21-10-2006, 07:08 PM

I wonder how many stretchy cords he used to keep that on the back? lol...

Josh_XC · 21-10-2006, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by au3 chaser

I wonder how many stretchy cords he used to keep that on the back? lol...

LOL stretchy cords haha yeh and cable ties lol

Dazza XLT · 21-10-2006, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mechan1k

You could pass under the side of that ... EASY.

We'll let you go first! :P

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**Mechan1k** · 22-10-2006, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Darran

We'll let you go first! :P

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My previous Proton would have made it under there with EASE ... not sure on the ute though ... LOL

Nice pics everyone ... I'd hate to be stuck behind the convoy though.

AUIII XR8 MAN · 21-10-2006, 07:06 PM

That is one very wide load.

Josh_XC · 21-10-2006, 08:18 PM

haha yeh no way i would dare drive my car underneath that thing.. no way no how.

**Silver Ghia** · 21-10-2006, 08:20 PM

The 'oversize' signs really states the obvious.

I could imagine there would be some stupid drivers who would try to overtake even though it extends over the complete road width plus some more.

uranium_death · 21-10-2006, 08:25 PM

If you were coming from the opposite direction you'd be like, "what the hell?"

But that's a nice load.

dogbreath_48 · 21-10-2006, 10:33 PM

Few more pics from http://psychogoat.com/gallery/miningpics?page=7

And just for fun;

Diesel power

**GasoLane** · 21-10-2006, 11:00 PM

I often see these on the Newell Hwy, they usually move one 6 or 8 metre wide load every 3 weeks or so from Qld to the Southern states.

Four pilot cars and two police cars. The 1st pilot is usually 2km in front of the load, to give us time to find somewhere to get off the road. The 2nd pilot is about 1km in front then the first HP car about 1/2k behind him, the 3rd and 4th pilots are behind the load to stop motorists getting excited and trying to overtake. Thats why the pilot at the rear is also on the wrong side of the road

Both HP cars are on the wrong side of the road in case cars (that dont have UHF radios) dont get the hint.

It does get interesting when it rains and the shoulder is soft. B-Doubles tend to sink quite fast.

The blurry things in the pics?... Bugs on the windscreen

the_scotsman · 21-10-2006, 11:31 PM

Some great photos on that site!

**Falcon Coupe** · 22-10-2006, 12:11 AM

I like how the ute driver has the break on, don;t wanna roll down the hill ehh

Brute6 · 22-10-2006, 12:35 AM

Gives new meaning to "Get the **** out of my way"!!!!!!!!!

OLDFORDNUT · 23-10-2006, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

I like how the ute driver has the break on, don;t wanna roll down the hill ehh

awsome, looks like the only thing stopping a tumble down the side is the ute acting as a chock,lol, how on earth would they remove the dumper on that skinny road.

[Tonko] · 22-10-2006, 01:12 AM

Mammoet...

uranium_death · 22-10-2006, 02:02 AM

That is a fk|\| huge tray that the truck was carrying?
THat will be useful for transporting volunteers to Germaine Greer's funeral.

LUXO_8 · 22-10-2006, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by uranium_death

That is a fk|\| huge tray that the truck was carrying?
THat will be useful for transporting volunteers to Germaine Greer's funeral.

more to the point....it should be able to chuck enough dirt on her to make sure she never gets out......

Smoked · 22-10-2006, 04:01 AM

God, I love been associated with the mining/quarrying industry. Some of the toys we get to play with......

Jayden · 22-10-2006, 10:04 AM

Looking at some of those massive dump tucks on that site, its pretty funny how they have standard WA registration plates stuck on something so massive.

AWD Chaser · 22-10-2006, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Jayden

Looking at some of those massive dump tucks on that site, its pretty funny how they have standard WA registration plates stuck on something so massive.

Would be limited of restricted rego - just like a forklift or tractor for the trolley pushers....

snypereb · 22-10-2006, 10:44 AM

Thats out of control that awesome.