Lang's new Mack toy carrier

Used to be at yearly TMR inspection ,the inspectors didnt look at the crane ,but sometimes checked the mod plate was there....checked all the mod plates ,in fact.......But ,seems now you need a 10 year cranesafe inspection,but I dont know.......Cost of cranes new is astronomical ,around $100k mounted for a 12 ton metre Palfinger.....Most need a 6000 psi pump too,which is costly as well.

John

Going on a vintage registered truck so no inspection in Qld. Anybody can carry a crane, only needs inspection if you operate it and of course mine will just be for show.

Looking at the new cranes they have very thin rams to save weight and help with compact construction. As you say they need huge pressure pumps to run. The older ones had much fatter rams and could be driven by those old rattly PTO pumps with the pressure of a mouse fart.
Lang

Yeah ,Lang ,I was wondering about normal rego use.....Im thinking of buying a crane truck ,nothing flash ,but no use getting an older crane and finding its not legal.

A mate was just charged $10,000 for his Hiab ( a big bastard) to be re-certified at 10 years of age.

Still cheap as a new one was over $100K

Just bought a Palfinger 500 which should fit well. Like this one except not electronic, all mechanical. $1,000 for whole kit from PTO, pump and tank to crane itself, Saw it working. Out of test but of course only for show and will never be used.


Also ordered my new grille badge about 6" across

Yes, Lang, I believe the crane is only for show and will NEVER be used. You just MIGHT have to demonstrate it to interested passers-by at a few truck shows, they may not be convinced when you arrive so you would have to show them again just before you leave.

The new badge will suit Froggie Dog very well.

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Well I can see you jumped the gun a bit, you said you had to wait till next month for the crane purchase to keep the boss happy

Your gunna be in the bad books for sure now

Hope it all works out


Paul

No doubt it would have been discussed. Probably went like this;
You know how there is that gap between the cab and tray? Well I found this you beut bargain and I had to amke the decision right away before the 5 blokes bought it. Isn't it a beauty, just like you? Thanks for being so understanding dear. I'll come back in from the dog box in a week to see how I am going.

Mrsmackpaul wrote: Well I can see you jumped the gun a bit, you said you had to wait till next month for the crane purchase to keep the boss happy

Your gunna be in the bad books for sure now

Hope it all works out


Paul

If Lang's anything like me and 99% of 50% of the population, it's only the depth that varies. :dry:

Knee deep I'd say . . .