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 Wade200 |
Rollback self loading wheel-lift |
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Posts: 3370 10/30/2005 21:44
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WreckMaster #071457 TRAA #9951 Alabama |
I wonder if Jerr-dan will ever have an option to
get a self loading wheel-lift on a rollback?
I think the wheel-lift from the MLP-40 Auto loader would be a really nice option on a carrier. Kind of like how Miller uses the Autogrip-II that originated on Chevrons. |
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AllCountyTowing |
Re: Rollback self loading wheel-lift | #1 | ||
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Posts: 1041 10/30/2005 22:27
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I could have sworn that at one of the shows
Baltimore or Florida, they had one. It had the claws from
the QP40, but they folded up so they didnt stick out.
Maybe somebody else has some more ifno.
-chris |
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 DANZI |
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Posts: 3479 10/30/2005 22:42
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Delaware |
Yes, they do have a Self loading wheel Lift
available for carrier's. Its been available for some
time. We built one on a T-300 about 6 months back, but i
dont have any pictures of it.
 Doug Cell 267-236-3118 Nextel 168*205076*1 |
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Wade200 |
Re: Rollback self loading wheel-lift | #3 | ||
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Posts: 3370 10/31/2005 00:39
Since 2005
WreckMaster #071457 TRAA #9951 Alabama |
What's up with Jerr-dan not telling anyone about
these things (update the website). If it wasn't for this
site and tow shows I wouldn't know about half the things
they sell.
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AllCountyTowing |
Re: Rollback self loading wheel-lift | #4 | ||
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Posts: 1041 10/31/2005 09:46
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thanks doug, i knew i wasnt seeing things
-chris |
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TowShark |
Just going into production | #5 | ||
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Posts: 106 11/04/2005 00:38
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Jerr-Dan has informed me that the auto grid style
wheel-lift is just going into the production stage. The
one's supplied in the past were prototypes, field test
and pre-production versions. The design has been very
refined and perfected since the proto debut in Baltimore
last year. Notice Also that it has Jerr-Dan's patented
Zero Degree system which makes it the most versatile one
out there.
Hope this helps. 
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TowShark |
Pictures of the Jerr-Dan Carrier Auto Grid | #6 | ||
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Posts: 106 11/04/2005 22:41
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Please see attached Pics - Hope this helps
clarify
     
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AllCountyTowing |
Re: Pictures of the Jerr-Dan Carrier Auto Grid | #7 | ||
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Posts: 1041 11/07/2005 05:32
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Not bad at all. Are the controld outside like the
Dynamics or do they make an in-the cab style? Also, has
anybody ever custom made a Miller Bed with a JD
Wheel-lift?
-chris |
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TowShark |
Carrier Grid Info | #8 | ||
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Posts: 106 11/07/2005 17:06
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The Grid Controls are on the Dual Control Stations
outside the truck with all the others. I am not sure of
the plans for inside controls. Also note that the entire
carrier and grid (about 30 former grease locations) are
lube-free (composite bearing) joints which you can't beat
for maintenance. Other discussion groups and full
exposure in the market have shown it to be an extremely
reliable low maintenance system.
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Wade200 |
Re: Rollback self loading wheel-lift | #9 | ||
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Posts: 3370 11/08/2005 07:05
Since 2005
WreckMaster #071457 TRAA #9951 Alabama |
That is exactly what I want on my next Jerr-dan
flatbed. I was almost considering a Century just because
of the Autogrip-II. Now Jerr-dan offers their own, great.
Thanks for the pics.
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Bigtows |
Re: Rollback self loading wheel-lift | #10 | ||
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Posts: 193 11/15/2005 10:46
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I would like to see it after 4 or 5 years of use.
Just like the early Jerr-Dan self loader(Jerr-Lift)? Too
many moving parts.
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TowZone |
Re: Rollback self loading wheel-lift | #11 | ||
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Posts: 21403 11/15/2005 15:57
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WreckMaster #070165 |
I'm not familar with a Jerr Lift as an Auto Load.
All I've ever know them by is Power Grid and I can't say
that after 5 years those were torn up greatly. Wear and
tear they are going to get, abuse they are going to see.
As for such a system on a carrier it isn't going to see
the same sort of tows as on a standard tow truck. I would
think one would have to have a true need for an autoload
in this application or it's just a novelty. Either way
it's good to know manufacturers offer such
options.
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santiam01 |
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Posts: 2396 11/16/2005 05:24
WreckMaster #011267 I.T.R.H.F.M. Corporate Member
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This is the same head as the MPL40 & the
Quick-Pick. Notice there are no grease fittings-it is
greaseless. Not even close to the Jerr-lift, or the
powergrid. With the Z.O.D. wheellift option, the unit
lays flat on the ground offering true low clearance, on
low clearance vehicles. The armsalso fold in so you don't
have to worry about L-arms, or putting pieces together to
work the wheellift.
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Posts: 1012 06/04/2008 18:20
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does anybody know how much more this option adds over the standard L arm wheellift?
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Posts: 33 06/08/2008 13:20
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I had the original autoloader wheellift carrier mounted on a Topkick from Baltimore 2006. It was sold to a body shop in Clinton, IA. We have one
built on a M2 sitting on our lot. They work very well and is something that anyone doing transport work should look into. As for the cost I think it adds
around $4,500 but don't hold me to it., my price book is at the office. To see the M2 go to Summittow.com and search for Stock# 93271JD.
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Posts: 46 06/12/2008 20:24 
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That head/grid system would be nice in place of my epg-35 system. How many hoses/valves does it take to run it? Do you guys think it would work o.k. without
tilt?
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Posts: 5 07/23/2008 13:57 |
Vt Tech wrote: The one photo shows it sitting flat on the ground....it has a tilt cylinder. 
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Posts: 3373 07/23/2008 15:06
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Delaware |
Blue Stripe wrote: Thats called the ZOD -ZERO DEGREE WHEEL LIFT , It is a option.
Doug Cell 267-236-3118 Office 302-436-2111 Nextel 168*205076*1 Jerr-Dan , Chevron & Recovery Solutions Distributor's www.danzibrothersinc.com |
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