Powerlineman
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After seeing Arbor Pro's Chip truck that he built I wanted the same thing except on a smaller platform, so I went on a quest to find a Ford F550. I was able to find a cab and chasis that had a long enough wheel base. I found a used 11' Ashplund chip box and hoist. I loved Arbor Pro's truck, but for my company I wanted to make a few changes. I took the chip box and split it in half to make the top removable and low enough to load with a mini skid steer, giving me the ability to use it as a chip truck/dump truck. With the top removed I am able to load logs, clean up stump grindings and dump over the sides of the truck.
My platform is 47 1/2" wide so that a wide track mini can fit onto the platform. I did not want fixed mount ramps on the platform so I am able to move the aluminum ramps from street side or curb side to load and unload, also alowing me to load pallets onto the platform if needed, since I do landscaping as well. The aluminum ramps slide in under the platform on the passanger side of the truck, so you are not in the street while pulling ramps in and out.
I coated the chasis, bottom of the chip box and inside floor with Por 15 to stop any rust from occuring due to the fact that I live in Minnesota and they pour salt on the roads in the winter. This project took me a lot longer than I anticipated, but in the end it turned out great.
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2 weeks after I finished this project up my wife and I decided to to sell our business, so this truck is for sale. I'm a little depressed that I put all the work into the truck and dont get to use it!!! Send me a private message if you are interested in purchasing this truck.
My platform is 47 1/2" wide so that a wide track mini can fit onto the platform. I did not want fixed mount ramps on the platform so I am able to move the aluminum ramps from street side or curb side to load and unload, also alowing me to load pallets onto the platform if needed, since I do landscaping as well. The aluminum ramps slide in under the platform on the passanger side of the truck, so you are not in the street while pulling ramps in and out.
I coated the chasis, bottom of the chip box and inside floor with Por 15 to stop any rust from occuring due to the fact that I live in Minnesota and they pour salt on the roads in the winter. This project took me a lot longer than I anticipated, but in the end it turned out great.
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2 weeks after I finished this project up my wife and I decided to to sell our business, so this truck is for sale. I'm a little depressed that I put all the work into the truck and dont get to use it!!! Send me a private message if you are interested in purchasing this truck.
