Totally Stock Heavy Hauling

[Sugarwolf]

So I just ran the 123,000 lb transformer from Yuma to LA, with a bone stock W900.

I did actually have to rescue once when I had to stop on a ramp and couldn't get going forward again, and I had to back down another off ramp to get a running start at it. I tried to creep up the second ramp in first gear hoping that traffic would clear at the top before I got there, and it did, however as I neared the top my single drive axle lost traction, and I found myself spinning wheels. By some miracle there was no traffic behind me, so I could back down the ramp and try again with more speed.

But it's doable, a stock zero option truck can haul the heaviest load, and I'm actually thrilled I had problems that could have been avoided with a more powerful engine, and with the 6x4 chassis, because that means it's actually worth spending extra money on the truck.

[Reese]

The day it came out, I didn't have a non-mp profile ready and took my furthest along SP profile. Stock 389 and it just could not go up any hills.


Recently took a modified Transformer of 150tons with a maxed out 389. Could hardly move. Toned it down to 125 tons and it's easier, but still requires LL most of the time to get moving.

[knighthawk]

I took the transformer to Mexico in a Max HP W900.... That was a challenge.... only had to hit one dirt hill at speed to make it.... otherwise it was fine

[MosGuy]

I initially had some interesting times with a few hills in my 389 with a cummins 610hp N14 engine and mid lift. I found I could get traction again by raising the wheels. After switching to the 6x4, zero trouble on hills. The lift axle was certainly more fun tho.

[Sky_Goddess]

No stallings at all with this monstrous 730 hp V8.
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=944639288

Happy heavy hauling and in'

[slowhand]

If the truck stops on a ramp, no matter the power or torque, the wheels skid as much and you have to call the crane , the ramps are too short and have too much slope.
edit.. And avoid San Francisco ,and the Eurotunnel of ETS2, because the belly of the lowbed touch the asphalt.

[LarryA]

Just saying, Have not had any issues with the DLC Lowboy or any lowboy MOD or double drop, dragging on the pavement making deliveries to Port of San Francisco or getting a GVW weight on the scales in the truck stops.

Thanks
LarryA

[knighthawk]

Originally posted by Trucker_Kate Scania V8:

No stallings at all with this monstrous 730 hp V8.
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=944639288

Happy heavy hauling and :longhaul:in'

That is a beast lol

[Duck from State Farm]

Yeah the thing I love about the Heavy Cargo DLC in ATS is its multi-pivot trailers which means you'll need to make wide turns and its a nightmare to back out unlike ETS 2's Heavy Haul trailers. Plus I seem to love the Heavy Haul in ATS more due to the challenge of going up hills with the oversized cargo, just finished a Milling machine load from Fresno to Holbrook but man going up hills and any other terrain that involves the a truck going up an incline is a challenge.

The heaviest load I did was the lift truck which was the first one I did, went to the Weight station at least once and weighed over 164,000 pounds from both the Truck and Trailer combined but it was fun driving the oversized cargo and it gives the game a little flavor. I honestly enjoy the brand new DLC and its worth every penny of the $5 DLC. I'll love to drive the Doubles when they do come out but when that update that includes the Doubles comes out I'll be happy to drive the Double trailers and I am willing to wait, I got the patience to wait.

[slowhand]

Originally posted by GoggleEye:

Just saying, Have not had any issues with the DLC Lowboy or any lowboy MOD or double drop, dragging on the pavement making deliveries to Port of San Francisco or getting a GVW weight on the scales in the truck stops.

Thanks
LarryA

Where they touch the ground is in the slopes of the city, not in the port

[Crazytrain334]

Originally posted by Trucker_Kate Scania V8:

No stallings at all with this monstrous 730 hp V8.
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=944639288

Happy heavy hauling and :longhaul:in'

what mods do you use i want to know :(

[JASMAZ]

The transformer does not weigh 55tonnes, also a bone stock W900 is not up to the task of heavy cargo.

[Soharuda]

Originally posted by JASMAZ:

The transformer does not weigh 55tonnes, also a bone stock W900 is not up to the task of heavy cargo.

It can be done with a bone stock truck but it requires a full tank and almost never stopping. With only one drive axle hills are a pain and require no stopping until last second. If you stop in the incline just go ahead and call for help because you won't get it back moving again.

My current profile is just starting at level 6 right now and I am setting it up as a driver who is 'addicted' to heavy oversized loads. Quite fun struggling with a stock truck. Makes you feel way more proud to upgrade that engine/trans and get the 6x4 when you finally can.

Forgot to mention for the first heavy haul the trip was 148 miles and I used 130gal of diesel.

[LarryA]

Originally posted by slowhand:

Originally posted by GoggleEye:

Just saying, Have not had any issues with the DLC Lowboy or any lowboy MOD or double drop, dragging on the pavement making deliveries to Port of San Francisco or getting a GVW weight on the scales in the truck stops.

Thanks
LarryA

Where they touch the ground is in the slopes of the city, not in the port

Yes, I understand.
You are probably aware of this please do not be offended. Second reason for ther post incase others are having issues with ground clearances.

If the frame is hanging up in the streets of San Fran, Coast Line Mining or Scales in Truck stops. The issue is fifth wheel height. May have to use a different tractor and or tire size in order to give the trailers enough clearances. it is the same IRL..

Main tractors used for heavy haul is the ATS 389 or the 389 V-2.

Steer Axel
Wheels: Alcoa Disk Standard
Tires Michelin X Multiway 3D 315/80 Like the front end of the tractor raised up about 3 inches.

Steer Axel:
Wheels: Alcoa Disc Heavy
Michelin XFE Wide Base 385/65 Very close to the same diameter as a 315/80.

Like the drives to be about 1 inch to 2 inches lower then the steer axel...Not always possible.

Drive Axels Ths is the primary drive set up. Will raise the fifth wheel aproximatley 2 inches to 3 inches.
Alcoa Standard Wheels
Tires Michelin X Multiway 3D 295/80 Provide enough side wall clearance between the tandems. The 315/80 are taller. How ever side walls touch not enough side wall clearances on a tandem. Tried various wheels with 315/80s still cannot get enough side wall clearance. Safety issue IRL. need about 4 inches of clearance.

Drive Axels second option. Will raise the fifth wheel aproximatley 5 inches to 6 inches.
Use this set up for pick ups and deliveries at Coast Line Mining. when the pick up and or delivery is complicated if necessary. After evaluating the pick up or delivery at the mine. This set up may or may not be trequired.

Wheels Seagul Wide Chrome. For the Super single drive tires.
Tires: Michelin XZL Wide Base 445/65

Thank You
LarryA

[TwinShadow]

Originally posted by Crazytrain334:

what mods do you use i want to know :(

It's just RJL's Scania T ported over to ATS. Nothing more, nothing less far as the truck is concerned.