Yellow | Komatsu vs Toyota
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mysticobra
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Neither
They both ruined my feet and legs over the years lol.
They both ruined my feet and legs over the years lol.
Did Roadway Spy fork you because of poor lighting?
I agree if you stay under 46 mph.
The Toyota forks , you can hook up at jumper wire on the left side of motor to make em go 15% faster , but mirrors not as good as Komatsu’s ones , but rather have speed over mirrors !
DISCLAIMER : , this was done at skilled Iowa training course , Do Not try this at home or dock !!!
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All I know is the Toyota are tougher. For a little longer
Easier to get off and on. They both got beat to :
: with all the abuse.
Easier to get off and on. They both got beat to :
: with all the abuse.Abuse like calling them bastards?
I recall having a lengthy discussion with TM about safely dismounting. I explained that sliding off was actually safer than handle and steering wheel grabbing in reverse order of mounting. DM was visiting one day and wanted to write me up for ‘unsafe’ practices. TM defended my position.
Regarding mirrors, last contract allowed for installation, but has not been implemented at my barn due to disagreement on size and location.
As long as it runs, stops, doesn’t leak fluids and has at least 60 inch forks, I’m happy.
The older Komatsu's were tougher then the newer ones(2006 and up).
Toyota's are good motors but everything on them is more expensive like $52 for a distributor cap vs $4 and $559 for a propane regulator vs $49 surprisingly the brake shoes and wheel cylinders are the same part........................but cost more from Toyota
Toyota's are good motors but everything on them is more expensive like $52 for a distributor cap vs $4 and $559 for a propane regulator vs $49 surprisingly the brake shoes and wheel cylinders are the same part........................but cost more from Toyota
When I did a lot of outbound stacking I thought the Komatsu were easier to get on and off of. Roadway in their wisdom didn’t buy side shift. Yellow always has bought Toyota with side shift and much easier to put the freight where you want it. Haven’t driven a Komatsu for years.
I can file a grievance on your behalf for the mirror disagreement?
It’s curious that it’s not a national grievance. Any unit not up to specs should be deadlined until safety parameters are met. That would toss a spanner in the gears.
There is a size and location spelled out in campaign instructions to install the mirrors. I did install them at least a year ago if not longer.
I will have my garage tech follow up on that at 05:00 in the morning, @309.
almost13ranch
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60” forks? Shish kebab much?
Nope, I can feel the fork tips.
Comes from many years in household loading crates and another stint in convention services.
And training from the Spy?Nope, I can feel the fork tips.
Comes from many years in household loading crates and another stint in convention services.
Ya, that’s it. The whole mentor thing.
And YouTube videos.
To each their own.
I would come back from vacation and the hours barely move. Everyone hated driving my trusty steed. The blades are off level about half inch. He’s got personality.
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