Nice Looking Old Coal Truck

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Post by ceccil » Sat. Jan. 03, 2009 1:08 am

Really nice looking truck. Not sure if it is a lift truck or not, maybe Richard would know.

Jeff

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Post by Richard S. » Sat. Jan. 03, 2009 1:23 am

That is most likely a high-lift. The easiest way to spot them is the height between the frame and the bed and the larger volume box. A standard dump will sit right on the frame rails or just off of them just above the wheels. A high lift has a base, many dealers will even augment this by adding planks of wood between the lift base and the frame for added height. You can never have too much height with a coal truck.

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