ot-90 Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 any one know the true empty weight of the daf drops 8x6? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 HI NICK the spec sheet states kerb weight 13-93 tonne better send you a copy does it not give you this on the disc l sent you REGARDS WALLY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ot-90 Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 Hi wally, Thanks, no i couldn't find it, dont have the spec pdf .. email it if possible to trapper_industries@hotmail.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 NICK will send it by post next week OK as l do not have it on disc and its quite bulky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ot-90 Posted November 29, 2013 Author Share Posted November 29, 2013 awesome thanks again wally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ot-90 Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 more rack pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ot-90 Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 check out the latest daf drops face book page here https://www.facebook.com/pages/Daf-8x6-drops-mmlc/478920685557171?bookmark_t=page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 I'm very interested to see what you have done to get it to fit. Are you going to be fitting stops to the inside of where the tracks sit to help centre it let to right as we see o ther tank transporter decks? What material are you going to use for the deck proper? R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ot-90 Posted December 9, 2013 Author Share Posted December 9, 2013 i dont think i will fit inside track runners as yet..maybe later on!.. i am going to reverse my ot-90 onto the rack tomorrow and see what the weight distribution is like? I am going to fit 30-40mm wood deck what ever is cheap and hard wearing!? I have fitted the angle braces to the neck today and closed up two more rear C channels too. And if all goes well i may even lift the ot-90 onto the vehicle tomorrow? nail biting stuff !! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin craig Posted December 9, 2013 Share Posted December 9, 2013 I think for prudence sake I would make the guides drop in to tubes pre welded to the deck thereby making them removeable for other load usages. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ot-90 Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 not needed as 12 tonn cross chains will do a better job.. thus leaving the bed flat for use with my other vehicles I think for prudence sake I would make the guides drop in to tubes pre welded to the deck thereby making them removeable for other load usages. R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ot-90 Posted December 14, 2013 Author Share Posted December 14, 2013 ot-90 rack now finished... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ot-90 Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 I have read in the daf drops manual that there is a remote hand held hydraulic operator unit.. were they ever fitted with the drops? any available anywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 NICK the mark 4 was offered with a hand held remote hydraulic operator unit but the MOD did not take it up the former chief instructor on drops at leconfield has just confirmed this He now works for multi-lift and said the ones coming in to service now this option has been adopted by the MOD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ot-90 Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 ok thanks wally.. just thought it would be nice to get one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ot-90 Posted January 17, 2014 Author Share Posted January 17, 2014 Are there any other brake compensator valves on the daf's? (one over the 3rd axle) I have just changed mine as the old one leaked from the exhaust vent valve, as my daf has just failed its mot due to insufficient braking , i had to tie down the brake compensator due to it not being loaded (haven't got anything heavy enough atm to put on the back) and just wondered if there was something i have missed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ot-90 Posted January 22, 2014 Author Share Posted January 22, 2014 Daf passed her vosa mot today :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ot-90 Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 Walley can you help?? is there a type approval spec sheet for the daf drops? as i am filling out the v55 reg form and i dont want to miss out any questions to delay it etc.. its asking for type approval number/category, type, variant, version, HC g/km, CO2, mass in service, particulates g/km, CO g/km, HC g/km, trailer weight and unbraked trailer (kg) ( i think is 750kg) ?. if any one can help with this please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted January 23, 2014 Share Posted January 23, 2014 NICK l do not have what you need l can ask the fleet manager but he,s not back until wednesday next week if he has the information it would be better to get you a copy to attach to the form is that any good? or to late REGARDS WALLY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ot-90 Posted January 23, 2014 Author Share Posted January 23, 2014 Wally .. thanks that would be very handy, yes i can wait till next week.. thanks again for your awesome help as usual. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ot-90 Posted January 25, 2014 Author Share Posted January 25, 2014 daf is sometimes really difficult to get out of reverse!.. any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extrogg Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 NICK the mark 4 was offered with a hand held remote hydraulic operator unit but the MOD did not take it up the former chief instructor on drops at leconfield has just confirmed this He now works for multi-lift and said the ones coming in to service now this option has been adopted by the MOD Beg to differ there mate. Im ex RCT/RLC and did my DROPS training in Feb 93 prior to our regiments deplyment to Bosnia on Op Grapple 2. As part of the Drops Training we were train on SRTE (Simple Rail Transfer Equipment) and this bit of kit was operated remotely with a control box worn on a strap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wally dugan Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 if you trained at leconfield then you would most certainly come across a staff john davis or jd as he was known who for a number of years instructed on drops as well as been a part of the drops trials team with COL PAUL BROOK who is a forum member JD is now working for cargotec the people who make the drops system the iformation on the remote came from him as to the SRTE A remote is used but not for normal rack operation which l understood to be the question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extrogg Posted January 30, 2014 Share Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) if you trained at leconfield then you would most certainly come across a staff john davis or jd as he was known who for a number of years instructed on drops as well as been a part of the drops trials team with COL PAUL BROOK who is a forum member JD is now working for cargotec the people who make the drops system the iformation on the remote came from him as to the SRTE A remote is used but not for normal rack operation which l understood to be the question I did my training at my unit 27 Regt in Aldershot. You can also operate the multi lift system from the control box behind the cab on the passenger side. Good bit of kit...in the right hands A good friend of mine is a DROPS instructor at Leccy...she's ex 27 Regt!! Edited January 30, 2014 by extrogg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ot-90 Posted January 30, 2014 Author Share Posted January 30, 2014 reverse problem sorted! was inside the gear lever, a return spring on the reverse electro switch was bent... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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