So the camera and all the other hoopla makes it look worse than it is, I mean from the audience's view, that hill, the pass, (addigan sp?) where you decide to, have to or risk not chaining up, seems really dumb to chance like they have, similar to what you said.
The one thing I would agree with is you are a rookie when you start a job there, well every truck is unique and the road is different, but usually within a day or so, you get used to most of it. The one thing I would worry about is losing traction, not using the right gear, to low, too much torque, slips out, or too high, you're lugging, but I would assume they have 18 speed or similar where you can split the upper side.
It sure looks like a challenge, though there is a lot of exaggeration. I can see the people they have recently hired and have been on the show, the first female years back Lisa, then a young gal from NY, couple a southern guys, looks like they are trying to stir the pot for the audience, but given the oversize loads, road conditions, and those heavy haulers using pushers, one cannot imagine hiring inexperienced people, you would think a driver would not even be eligible unless they met a stringent threshold of experience.
BP, with a customer that important, why would anyone be so foolish to risk not chaining, that has to suck, how the heck do you chain up on a steep slippery hill with traffic in either direction..... made for tv, you have to watch with a grain of salt, never was a big fan of excess tv time, here and there, but try not to miss the baseball.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Hydraulic Basics - Part 2 - by Curtis Von Fange. In the last entry to this series we gave a brief overview of hydraulic system theory, its basic components and how it works. Now lets take a look at some general maintenance tips that will keep our system operating to its fullest potential. The two biggest enemies to a hydraulic system are dirt and water. Dirt can score the insides of cylinders, spool valves and pumps. Wate
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
1964 I-H 140 tractor with cultivators and sidedresser. Starts and runs good. Asking 2650. CALL RON AT 502-319-1952
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
