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Old 01-11-2005, 08:58 PM   #1
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Any idea

What the hauling capacity in cubic metres is in a tipper like this?

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L x W x H?
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L x W x H?
Would be the logical answer but I need a specific number.
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So I wasn't helpful?
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looks about 7m long and 2m wide
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If that a 32 ton wagon it should carry around 24 cubic metres.
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Old 01-11-2005, 09:34 PM   #7
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So I wasn't helpful?
Your input was appreciated.
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If that a 32 ton wagon it should carry around 24 cubic metres.
Thanks Roofer.
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Thanks Roofer.
The body on Dave Hughes truck is an Asphalt Body made by PPG of Peterborough, and as it is pretty much the same size body I had on my tipper it will only be 15 or 16 cu m. Hope this helps.
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So, why does ben need to shift 15 or 16 cu m of "stuff"?
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So, why does ben need to shift 15 or 16 cu m of "stuff"?
The Royal Navy just screwed up my plans in the Carribean. Have to make alternative arrangments.
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Old 01-11-2005, 11:01 PM   #12
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The body on Dave Hughes truck is an Asphalt Body made by PPG of Peterborough, and as it is pretty much the same size body I had on my tipper it will only be 15 or 16 cu m. Hope this helps.
Yep, sure does. Thanks.
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Nightmare! Are they gonna give the boat back so you can have another go? And are they gonna fix the holes they made?

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Old 01-11-2005, 11:15 PM   #14
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I've asked politely but have been refused.

The galling part is that insurance won't pay for the thoughtless damage either.
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