Heavy Haul: #46: Manitowoc 18000 Crawler; 90,000Lbs!

[@maineman11]

Best video so far. You described and showed the load. There was road footage. There was no music. And we got to see you shift/drive. Kudos to you for not using the clutch. Thumbs up.

[@davidmckinzie6009]

Hello nick. I am a new sub from the southern calif area, you sure have some very badass equipment . Just found your channel but enjoying all the past videos,be safe out there and thanks for allowing us to ride along

[@SteelyPaw]

A;ways a beautiful rig nick. I love the inside the truck view as I know a lot of other people like that too. If you put a tripod in the center of the truck then we can see the shift, the dash and outside, makes for super viewing, but thanks for your effort here, was still pretty fun.

[@johnniewelbornjr.8940]

Nice vid, Nick... I enjoy seeing others explaining the in's and out's with the heavy-haul stuff. Extra chains never hurt my feelings, either, especially if someone pulls a stupid stunt in front of the truck when loaded so heavy. The challenges and variety are the only reason I came back out on the road after being away from long-haul driving for nearly 15 years, even though I still call the buddy I worked with in the ND/MT oil field and give him grief for talking me into coming back out. lol As for the shifting, Murphy's Law says that you will shift smoothly with nary the touch of a grinding gear until that moment that someone gets in the truck to ride with you or if you are shooting vid! After 24 years of driving, I still have those occasional days when I just have to shake my head at myself... lol I'll have to check out your other vids, so keep up the good work and let's keep our fingers crossed the rates continue to go back up, as well.

[@awd4g63ix]

Welcome to the channel, and thanks for watching! I love hearing about the drivers who have "never grinded a gear" lol. I just get such a chuckle out of them. Also, nice 152 in your pic!

[@johnniewelbornjr.8940]

Thanks! I'd much rather be up in the rental 152 or 172 any time. No gears to grind (if you grind landing gears, there are more serious problems at hand lol)... Yep, I try not to ever make any cocky claims, for they usually come back to bite a person. {chuckle } :)

[@frugalmurse]

Beard is looking good! Keep up the good job with your videos, they are awesome explanation of your day.

[@awd4g63ix]

Thanks!

[@jaynemar1]

Nice load, great securement Way to go!!!!!!

[@scottpearsontoolsmore185]

Used to haul them tracks some of them with the drive motors and shafts like to leen bad to that side had to go as far as to put wood under the motor to keep it up and not fall. I went on to hauling just the upper unit was a company driver for the largest privately owned crane company. I don't want to put there name on here. I have done everything I have ever wanted in life hauling that stuff was a bonus for me. I started with heavy equipment and went to doing other stuff and finished with heavy equipment that was where I belonged. I got hurt in 2011 and I don't work anymore but I do miss it. I love the challenge the bigger the better just a great thrill. Keep up the great work my friend.

[@awd4g63ix]

Sorry to hear about your career ending injury. I agree, I love this stuff. It's always a challenge and there's a sense of accomplishment when you're done with all the complications that come in moving these heavy pieces of machinery. Thanks for watching!

[@jackcaldwell485]

thanks for sharing Nick ! I've learned more from your videos then I would have just going to wing it! be safe out there

[@awd4g63ix]

That's great to hear. Thank you for watching! I do plenty of winging it out here....live and die by "fake it till you make it" ;)

[@JrFlexing909]

Great angle in the cab and don't worry about grinding the gears. It happens to the best of us but their are time we driver will get the shifting from going up or down smoothly from point A to B. So we have have our days but its no joke paying to fix the transmission. That is a lot of money to fix I here. Hope all is good on your side of thing. keep your self well and all as well be safe on the road.

[@awd4g63ix]

Thanks! It's very rare that I actually grind one. We all have those times where it's not quite perfectly matched yet, but that's just part of it.

[@JrFlexing909]

Its a part of learning to get better at and mastering it till you have no mistakes. Like your self as you become a heavy hauler and learning the ropes from your dad. Learning the ins and outs of work you have to preform everyday.

[@luisbautista575]

good job nick.looking toward to the crew

[@awd4g63ix]

Thanks!

[@mikea1893]

I cant believe you only have 7.1k subs. you do do a good job when you put one out. nice truck!

[@michaelmccamish4008]

Love the sound of that engine.

[@awd4g63ix]

I know, right?! Haha. Just paying my dues. I guess 7.1k subs isn't bad when you think that I only have like 50 some odd videos!

[@mikea1893]

Well then dam I think I am one of your first viewers then. I have seen them all and you are doing a sweet job as I said before. I wish the make dump truck would look as good as your truck but its not mine. I will be buffing out the rims once the wether gets better and finishing the buffing of the paint. So keep up the grate job and you will be at 50,000 subs before you now it. you just need to keep um coming every week or so so people don't loos interest in your channel Nick

[@andymacdonald30]

Looks like an old non syncro gearbox ? we got rid of them in Europe about 30 years ago .. I can just about remember driving one .. and I am retired now

[@brianmiller1083]

Hi guys....good load....Stay safe....

[@awd4g63ix]

Thank you, we'll try!

[@NDJack525]

Hey man keep it safe out there. I enjoy your videos.

[@awd4g63ix]

Thanks!

[@mikepayton5013]

I have that same dice shifter. Nice and squreish to rest your hand on. Like the old eaten shifter knobs.

[@awd4g63ix]

Yeah, it's a pretty nice wrist rest.

[@azumanga5816]

I read the title and thought it was a going from/to Manitowoc, WI. I love driving up there lol. Also did not realize how heavy tracks were.

[@awd4g63ix]

We did pick this up in Manitowoc at the main facility there. This is one of the larger tracks you will see moved. The 18000 is at the top of Manitowoc's line of heavy lift cranes.

[@jordanhoffman2605]

I was told that pre-selecting your gears ruins the synhronizers in the transmission. Could be wrong. Awesome channel!

[@4thgradedropout980]

They say your not supposed to but I'm pretty sure most operators do. Just like you're not supposed to split in reverse.

[@DanielPerryRally]

These transmissions don't have synchros as their too heavy for them. Not preselectling runs the risk of bending the forks though. I've had three trucks with that problem in our fleet in the past year.(New drivers) It actually tells you to preselect on the shift pattern too.

[@awd4g63ix]

I've heard yes, I've heard no. It works for me and we've put a lot of heavy miles on this truck. Hasn't seemed to cause any problems.

[@KnightKrawler57]

Jordan Hoffman If you read the operators manual for the 13 and 18 speed it tells you to always preselect, who reads the manuals right!

[@dalebraun5497]

I enjoy your videos. Straight forward with good explanations. Keep up the good work. FYI, I would prefer you check your mirrors while merging too. I can't imagine why anyone would criticize you for that.

[@awd4g63ix]

Lol! Thank you, I'll keep on checking the mirrors then.

[@calebvandervelde]

Such a sick truck I wish I were u lol I am 19 and hoping to get my license one day

[@awd4g63ix]

Thanks! 19 is a good age to know what you wanna do, so just go after it. A little bit of hard work and a "fuck it" attitude, and you'll get there!

[@johnessex7848]

Nice setup Nick

[@brandonedge1276]

That looks like quality inn near erie, the cafe has good breakfast. They have military rates. Good stop.

[@RapturedforYeshua]

Is there a curfew for oversize loads on the New York Thruway?

[@awd4g63ix]

Yes, you can only run daylight hours Monday through Friday and from sunrise to noon on Saturday. No travel on Sunday.

[@RapturedforYeshua]

Nick Mordaunt Thank you. That's interesting.

[@danieljones9951]

Nick, You pairing up with Joe for the floats job? it's been awhile since we have seen Gru and the minions on a load together.

[@awd4g63ix]

Not to my knowledge. This is the same kind of float that you'll have seen on Joe's channel, but I think it's just a 1 time deal. Joe no longer has the 5 axle trailer, there is a new trailer being built, so I am just helping cover this customer for him.

[@Krieghandt]

The outro music was a little hot. Do you guys do anything work wise when loads are slow? Or is that one of the benefits of the job?

[@awd4g63ix]

Suppose it's one of the benefits of the job. We aren't super pressed to move if theres nothing worth our while. Though I almost got a job a McDonalds this past 3 weeks lol.

[@boaa588]

I kept leaning over to watch ya shift...It didn't help😂😂

[@SparrowRz]

Awesome vids what its your rig specs?

[@LiquidBlackWolf]

Sorry to ask.. I didn't get that hole clutch thing? only using it on start up. how does that work with a stick? :)

[@awd4g63ix]

It's called "floating" gears. There's probably a million videos on KZbin that will give you a good visual explanation on it.

[@weeklydoseofgaming6]

What is the preselect, and why in the beginning did you say this is the only gear that we will use the clutch on?

[@kw900lkevin]

because just like a car you use clutch to start, the transmission is fully synchronized so do not need to use clutch to change gears, then pre select is placing the high/low range side and/or gear split controls of Transmission before you actually shift so as you move the stick or release the throttle it shift's/changes almost instantly as you change the gear/range

[@awd4g63ix]

Thanks for the response, Street Drive, what Kevin described is correct.

[@usdpaulp]

can u do a video on how much permits and escorts cost?

[@awd4g63ix]

Permits vary in every state because every state has different per ton mile rates. So, if I made a video about one trip, it'd be different the next time. Escorts cost on average $1.50/mile, $65 for overnights, and then there are different rates for mini runs (less than 200 miles) and day rates, where you'll need an escort for a full day, but won't be traveling far.

[@usdpaulp]

Nick Mordaunt Do escorts only charge you for the miles they provide the escort or is it for both directions? Does a police escort cost about the same? is there is certain weight or dimension where you see a huge jump in the permit costs?

[@awd4g63ix]

As a general rule of thumb you can say that your permits greatly jump over 120,000lbs gross, or what's considered a Super Load. Pilot cars are paid for the milage they escort you on. Unless you come up with an agreement to get a specific car to come out to you and you agree to pay deadhead. Normally, there is one available near you, so its unnecessary unless you have a preference. Police escorts are very different than pilot cars. They are charged by an hourly rate, $60-80/hr depending on the state, most have a 4 hour minimum, and they're paid round trip...from the time they leave their homes until the time they're mission complete with you.

[@frklein1]

You can do all that shifting with no clutch except for ‘granny low?’

[@Vento-topic]

damn nick that's a heavy son of the gun keep the video game strong 👍👍 are you going to the truck show in wildwood?

[@awd4g63ix]

Thanks! Yeah she's a heavy girl for sure. I'm not sure if we'll be going down there this year or not. We'll see what the freight is looking like.

[@Vento-topic]

10/4 yeah im probably going but not sure yet lets see if they can find me a load going down there thanks

[@landincoldfire]

What size chains you guys using?

[@awd4g63ix]

3/8"

[@landincoldfire]

Nick Mordaunt, I should of seen that but figured I'd ask.

[@tedybear915]

thanks for vid, Be safe

[@awd4g63ix]

Thanks, will do.

[@luiscabreja6474]

Nick do you can drive at night with a heavy load?

[@seand6985]

"Wake up sleeping beauty." LMAO

[@awd4g63ix]

Lol

[@donworrock8479]

you have a loyal fan base guys

[@awd4g63ix]

The best.

[@donworrock8479]

If you ever get up around Rochester NY let me know

[@Doffingnik]

Why wasn't it tarped? No need for protection?

[@awd4g63ix]

Doubtful anything I run across could damage this thing...

[@f0rumrr]

Why would it. Its designed for outdoor use.

[@awd4g63ix]

I've had to tarp some ridiculous stuff that's used 100% outside lol.

[@sighpocket5]

Hurricane force wind and wind chill....?!?!

[@TheSmokin419]

can you teach us how to use the cb?

[@WileE.Coyote]

Turn on CB ,push button on mike, talk , how hard was that?

[@awd4g63ix]

Key mic, talk like idiot. Rinse, repeat as needed.

[@chrisretusn]

Missed ya. Good to see another video.

[@awd4g63ix]

Good to be back.

[@curtisr7417]

That much weight with a 13 speed?

[@awd4g63ix]

Yep! No issues at all. Not really heavy enough to need an 18.

[@johnniewelbornjr.8940]

I agree, for it all boils down to finesse in many cases. The only place I've ever truly felt the need for an 18 was while driving in the Bakken oil field in places like the badlands, mostly off-road. I came back out on the road to do heavy-haul in June 2016 and have never felt the need for more than the 13-speed with the C15 Cat in the current truck.

[@awd4g63ix]

If we were doing certain work in super rough terrain we might appreciate the ability to split the lowers, but for what we do, this seems to work just fine :)

[@johnniewelbornjr.8940]

I agree 100% :)

[@curtisr7417]

good to know, i drive a dump truck we gross 80,000 and most of us use a 15 speed nice for getting out of the mud

[@annbarondick8724]

Always use the clutch on the low side

[@awd4g63ix]

Not my cup of tea, but we all have our way of doing things!

[@mikepayton5013]

Why?

[@sbreazeale6612]

Stay safe brotha.

[@awd4g63ix]

Do my best! Thanks :)

[@RobS49120]

Smooth, thanks!

[@awd4g63ix]

Thank you!

[@anonymouse5746]

why a 13 speed and not an 18?

[@awd4g63ix]

Really we just don't have a need for an 18.

[@kentucky8256]

oilfieldforlife Ty because it is not a true heavy haul truck it is a normal freight hauling truck with a extra added axle on the back,he don't have a heavy front end either but he said the big front tires are just for looks, many things he does are for looks and attention, the shirt and tie for one as well as him running beacon lights when not required to by permit,appears he has issues with wanting attention

[@AceMon2005]

Y'all ever wish y'all would've gotten an 18 speed or does the 13 do ok? Y'all haul a lot of heavy loads.

[@awd4g63ix]

13 does us just fine. If we were loading and grossing upwards of 160k gross regularly, we'd probably switch to the 18, but for the weight range that we do, the 13 works really well for us.

[@coolj2006]

Nice hat. Bad camera angle, but a nice hat.

[@awd4g63ix]

Hahaha. I thought I was being SO sleek when I placed the camera there....totally forgetting I was about to park my big ass head right in front of it....oops. Next time lol.

[@mikeahs06]

I hate the ohio turnpike lol I drive in ohio so I run it alot and it's a pain lol I need to get into your line of work lol

[@awd4g63ix]

I actually like it. Decent road, and it's straight and flat. Can't ask for much better!

[@mikeahs06]

Some of it's flat and you must not have hit the 90 miles of construction they like to do every year lol.

[@demetriusdavis95]

Alliance Ohio I just ran thru that last week coming out of NY to ILL now headed back to NY i hate it. I actually hate driving thru Ohio as a whole

[@sighpocket5]

Nice.....

[@awd4g63ix]

Thanks!

[@Julius4396]

You should definetly put the camera on the other side when there's no one in the passenger seat for your shifting video.

[@awd4g63ix]

Yeah, I actually had it over there before I changed to the over shoulder shot! I sometimes worry that if I get it over there, y'all won't be able to hear me. The GoPro doesn't have the best microphones in the world.

[@Julius4396]

Nick Mordaunt Gotcha! I still enjoyed the video, and like the angle, just wasn't able to capture what you intended was all.

[@awd4g63ix]

Yeah it turned out to be a pretty cool shot. I'll use that angle again, but I'll also try and find some better ones...not a lot of mounting options, but I might be able to get a tripod and a stabilizer to make things happen.

[@jaynemar1]

Newport.....

[@awd4g63ix]

Yesum!

[@jaynemar1]

It's gorgeous up there ! Enjoy!

[@ItsMe-jx3kr]

can you do a video without all the moving around with the camera

[@awd4g63ix]

Probably not...I like to speak to the camera and show the load as well. Sorry, just being honest.