Tractor drivers

[Willy Nilly]

GC8 said:

Willy Nilly said:

GC8 said:

Its illegal anyway, but it isnt uncommon. Im aware of two similar operations. The attraction is obvious as youre unfettered by hours or fuel cost. Its easy to undercut the competition whislt simultaneously being extremely profitable.

The fuel consumption for tractors on haulage duties if horrific. Mine, 150hp tractor grossing <cough> 24 tonnes and carrying 13 tonnes of pay load does about 4.5mpg on a round trip. So an artic can carry twice a much, go twice as fast and uses a bit less fuel doing so. It looks like cherry is about 72p/litre. Would you bother?

No, but Im aware of two 'Mog operators who were caught doing just that recently. When encumbered by hours restrictions, an operators licence and non-rebated fuel they decided to stop. Im also aware of someone else with a monster tractor doing the same.

A guy 'round here has a 'mog. Tacho, OL, white diesel, the works. He uses it to move his diggers about because it is more able on site than a truck.

The person with the "monster" tractor won't be making much money. a 300hp tractor can weigh 12 tonnes before you have put anything behind it and will drink like an Aussie sheep shearer. He'll get caught out eventually.