3rdMar2008 (7)

Originally uploaded by benners10

Well hows this for my first trip out. 70-75 Ton of reach stacker. Only a local one, Felixstowe to Ipswich. To much detail to go into, but so interesting to watch and help in taking the truck apart to accomodate such a load. If you havent seen one of these trailers in operation you would be amazed, they are so versatile and make the job alot easier than it could be. Also helped by a top driver John Stocks. Very professional, nothing left unchecked and all eventuallities covered, it all looks so easy watching John. We had an issue with height as we couldn’t get the boom down as low as we’d like, so great care and was needed under a couple of bridges on the way, we were told by the escort the hose that loops about 10cm on-top of the boom just grazed one particular bridge. Loadsa room!! As for the truck, well being a Scania fan i could go on, but i wont, but for the first time i have realised high powerfull modern trucks are. G.V.W of about 110-115ton and the big V8 took it all in its stride, even excellerating as we reached the top of the Orwell Bridge. Good day.