How much can a vehicle tow???

[alien]

Got a 9 Tonne Trolley bus we need to move... all 4 back tyres are inflated but the 2 fronts are shredded...

1) Could a cruiser/patrol snatch or tow it backwards out a rollerdoor

2) once out of the rollerdoor, it needs to be turned 90 degrees, it has no steering wheel or components. Could it be snatched sideways so as to pivot it off the inflated tyres?

I suppose it all comes down to how much weight can a vehicle tow... hence my thoughts on getting a cruiser or pootrol (heavy 4wd).

The only other option is a 10T Forklift - which will be $700 for half a day's hire =(

And to couple this with a sierra tech. How much is the most you've snatched / towed in your zuk?

[redzook]

Got a 9 Tonne Trolley bus we need to move... all 4 back tyres are inflated but the 2 fronts are shredded...

1) Could a cruiser/patrol snatch or tow it backwards out a rollerdoor

2) once out of the rollerdoor, it needs to be turned 90 degrees, it has no steering wheel or components. Could it be snatched sideways so as to pivot it off the inflated tyres?

I suppose it all comes down to how much weight can a vehicle tow... hence my thoughts on getting a cruiser or pootrol (heavy 4wd).

The only other option is a 10T Forklift - which will be $700 for half a day's hire =(

And to couple this with a sierra tech. How much is the most you've snatched / towed in your zuk?

ive pulled a truck out b4
was stuck on one of our job sites

first low, both airlockers on few chirps of the tires and he was out
gave all the boys at work a shock when the patrol ute that tried b4 me didnt budge him

im guessing it was over 9t as it was loaded with bricks and dirt and rubbish

u just need somthing with low gearing to pull it

[grimbo]

I have pulled out very very bogged 80 Series in my Zuk before, I wouldn't ever do it again as I don't reckon it was the best for the Zuk. However getting something moving on a flat surface is a little easier than moving something that is stuck. I'd probably give it a go with a larger vehicle, how far do you need to move it and is it possible to get some front tyres?

[Sirzooky]

hi mate, why not try and move the front ninety degrees with some kind of large trolley jack? or something similar to wheel the front end around. Would be a lot easier. A big lump of timber under the truck and a big trolley jack and your done.

good luck.

[alien]

Keep the ideas coming =)

I reckon its totally possible to do it with a BIG 4wd (cruiser/patrol) with tyres aired down and in low range...

be moving it about 20m inside a factory, out a roller door into the carpark, then 90 degree turn, move 30m through carpark, then 90 degree turn and through different rollerdoor.... pain in the bum!

Trolley jack i thought of - but it'd need to hold 5T... and i dont know anyone with a jack that big.

Front tyres arent likely - the thing has no steering - so front tyres really wont help much =) rims would prolly slide easier anyway once the shredded fronts fall off.

Anyone in Perth metro with a patrol/cruiser want to give it a go?? lol i reckon if you pulled it off there'd be a carton of ______ in it for you.

[Sirzooky]

Hi mate. Most mechanical workshops have large trolley jacks. should be real cheap to hire one instead of a forklift. thats for sure. then you can tow it out and around with your zook.

sadiq

[Mr Emu]

Mate get a hold of a troopy or something similar, Ive pulled massive stuff round with myne. Its just a matter of getting it moving, cos its not really a dead weight, just gotta get it rolling. The idea of trolley jacks under the front axle is a top idea. If you cant get one big one use a few smaller ones. Your not lifting the whole truck, just have to take the weight off the front or the rear why'll you tow it round so you only need them to be rated for a few tonne.
Emu