Nice rig with Cat/Allison combo

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11-12-2003, 04:40 PM

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Re:Nice rig with Cat/Allison combo

[quote author=Palmetto_kid link=board=8;threadid=22197;start=0#msg208980 date=1068671866]
aluminum stronger than steel? i have never messed with any aluminum that was stronger than steel.
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Correction: Aluminum is stronger for it's weight than steel.

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11-12-2003, 04:44 PM

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Re:Nice rig with Cat/Allison combo

yeah, thats a big 10-4 induchman.

thas why you dont see many rig welders running around with aluminum beds for that reason. they just wouldnt hold up to the abuse. but aluminum makes a beautiful bed.

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11-13-2003, 02:33 PM

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[quote author=Palmetto_kid link=board=8;threadid=22197;start=15#msg209014 date=1068677069]
yeah, thats a big 10-4 induchman.

thas why you dont see many rig welders running around with aluminum beds for that reason. they just wouldnt hold up to the abuse. but aluminum makes a beautiful bed.
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That's true for riggers. My 9ft Hillsboro has been on two different Dodge trucks and still carrying the weight.

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