HAULING LIME

Mar 04, 2011 at 09:13 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. i have a serious question about hauling lime i get mixed results i would only haul it if was dry would it hurt my hopper or be fine i dont think it would be much different than drag sand any ideas and help hints would be appreciated

Replied on Fri, Mar 04, 2011 at 09:31 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. I have hauled it in Pneumatics...What type is it? One thing if you get like 3/8 fines...try to get in after it is cooled from the kiln or it can get real sticky...Don't get it damp or wet as it willheat up in like seconds to the kiln temp..about 300 + degrees...if there is anything that will burn ...be careful...The rock like 3/8 unloads great...and then there is hydrate...It looks like baby powder....And try to keep the dust OFF you...any sweat and you can get a good burn...like a 1st degree...If you do use LOTS of water to wash off. also don't breath it ..It is not to bad to haul it but just be carefull....I hauled it into the Mines in Nevada for about 6 months ...every day... and really never had a problem...If it is the rock...put a few pieces in a paper cup and wet it with a little water...just a few drops...0 to 300 in just a couple of seconds....

Replied on Fri, Mar 04, 2011 at 09:31 PM CST

Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.

I have hauled it in Pneumatics...What type is it? One thing if you get like 3/8 fines...try to get in after it is cooled from the kiln or it can get real sticky...Don't get it damp or wet as it willheat up in like seconds to the kiln temp..about 300 + degrees...if there is anything that will burn ...be careful...The rock like 3/8 unloads great...and then there is hydrate...It looks like baby powder....And try to keep the dust OFF you...any sweat and you can get a good burn...like a 1st degree...If you do use LOTS of water to wash off. also don't breath it ..It is not to bad to haul it but just be carefull....I hauled it into the Mines in Nevada for about 6 months ...every day... and really never had a problem...If it is the rock...put a few pieces in a paper cup and wet it with a little water...just a few drops...0 to 300 in just a couple of seconds....

Replied on Sat, Mar 05, 2011 at 12:33 AM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. I think I'll stick with corn and beans :)

Replied on Sat, Mar 05, 2011 at 09:06 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. I have a simple rule. If it loads with a loader and dumps in a pile it goes on a end-dump. I have yet to see a hopper that is designed to get 6 to 8 tons dropped in it at once. It is also hard on the axles and brakes dragging though the material while you unload.. You will wear a hopper out a lot quicker hauling lime and chat than just hauling grain, feed and fert.

Replied on Sat, Mar 05, 2011 at 09:06 PM CST

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I have a simple rule. If it loads with a loader and dumps in a pile it goes on a end-dump. I have yet to see a hopper that is designed to get 6 to 8 tons dropped in it at once. It is also hard on the axles and brakes dragging though the material while you unload.. You will wear a hopper out a lot quicker hauling lime and chat than just hauling grain, feed and fert.

Replied on Sun, Mar 06, 2011 at 06:37 AM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. Quote: "I have a simple rule. If it loads with a loader and dumps in a pile it goes on a end-dump. I have yet to see a hopper that is designed to get 6 to 8 tons dropped in it at once. It is also hard on the axles and brakes dragging though the material while you unload.. You will wear a hopper out a lot quicker hauling lime and chat than just hauling grain, feed and fert. " What you are missing though is most all feed mills use lime some have it brought on pnuematic and blown in what I haul is dumped in the same pit as the corn soy meal and everything else. That is why my comment was check your application before make a decision. And as far as dumped with a loader thats ag lime not feed grade. By the way I'm not getting deffensive I just dont want the man turning down loads (money) because he was miss informed. There are many types of lime just like salt. Depends where it comes from and where its going ask questions it dont hurt.

Replied on Sun, Mar 06, 2011 at 06:37 AM CST

Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.

Quote: "I have a simple rule. If it loads with a loader and dumps in a pile it goes on a end-dump. I have yet to see a hopper that is designed to get 6 to 8 tons dropped in it at once. It is also hard on the axles and brakes dragging though the material while you unload.. You will wear a hopper out a lot quicker hauling lime and chat than just hauling grain, feed and fert. "

What you are missing though is most all feed mills use lime some have it brought on pnuematic and blown in what I haul is dumped in the same pit as the corn soy meal and everything else. That is why my comment was check your application before make a decision. And as far as dumped with a loader thats ag lime not feed grade. By the way I'm not getting deffensive I just dont want the man turning down loads (money) because he was miss informed. There are many types of lime just like salt. Depends where it comes from and where its going ask questions it dont hurt.

Replied on Sun, Mar 06, 2011 at 06:29 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. i have only been asked to haul lime for crops but i do not know what grade its called but it would be about a 50 miles haul and i'm not to worried about the trailer its not a new weak trailer its old LIKE the saying they dont make things like they use to i believe applies to these new hoppers they make seen one rip into half out of a field fallowing right behind me i had 93,000 gross and they only had 700 maybe 800 bushel of corn thats my idea of new trailers keep truckin and any further helpful hints would be appreciated

Replied on Sun, Mar 06, 2011 at 06:29 PM CST

Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.

i have only been asked to haul lime for crops but i do not know what grade its called but it would be about a 50 miles haul and i'm not to worried about the trailer its not a new weak trailer its old LIKE the saying they dont make things like they use to i believe applies to these new hoppers they make seen one rip into half out of a field fallowing right behind me i had 93,000 gross and they only had 700 maybe 800 bushel of corn thats my idea of new trailers keep truckin and any further helpful hints would be appreciated

Replied on Sun, Mar 06, 2011 at 06:41 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. Quote: "What you are missing though is most all feed mills use lime some have it brought on pnuematic and blown in what I haul is dumped in the same pit as the corn soy meal and everything else. That is why my comment was check your application before make a decision. And as far as dumped with a loader thats ag lime not feed grade. By the way I'm not getting deffensive I just dont want the man turning down loads (money) because he was miss informed. There are many types of lime just like salt. Depends where it comes from and where its going ask questions it dont hurt." You are correct. I take no offense to what you said. In our area there is alot of chat/drag sand hauled in hoppers to ashpalt plants as well as some ag lime, I am basing my thoughts off of that. If the trailer is being loaded with overheads and dumped in pits it not a problem. Most of the lime I have seen lime dumped at feed mills takes longer to unload than most other materials because of the weight of the lime. Case in point what takes 30 mintues to unload soymeal take 2 hours to unload lime. (Had to wait beind the lime truck a few times.) The hopper company's came in and cut the rate on the chat to get it. It pays less than it did 10 years ago, because of people being dumb. I have seen guys get their hoopers trashed hauling chat/drag sand all in the name of trying to keep the wheels turning. Bent and broken bows, trap doors jammed up, and stress cracks in trailer Just my 2 cents worth.

Replied on Sun, Mar 06, 2011 at 06:41 PM CST

Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.

Quote: "What you are missing though is most all feed mills use lime some have it brought on pnuematic and blown in what I haul is dumped in the same pit as the corn soy meal and everything else. That is why my comment was check your application before make a decision. And as far as dumped with a loader thats ag lime not feed grade. By the way I'm not getting deffensive I just dont want the man turning down loads (money) because he was miss informed. There are many types of lime just like salt. Depends where it comes from and where its going ask questions it dont hurt."

You are correct. I take no offense to what you said.

In our area there is alot of chat/drag sand hauled in hoppers to ashpalt plants as well as some ag lime, I am basing my thoughts off of that. If the trailer is being loaded with overheads and dumped in pits it not a problem. Most of the lime I have seen lime dumped at feed mills takes longer to unload than most other materials because of the weight of the lime. Case in point what takes 30 mintues to unload soymeal take 2 hours to unload lime. (Had to wait beind the lime truck a few times.)

The hopper company's came in and cut the rate on the chat to get it. It pays less than it did 10 years ago, because of people being dumb. I have seen guys get their hoopers trashed hauling chat/drag sand all in the name of trying to keep the wheels turning. Bent and broken bows, trap doors jammed up, and stress cracks in trailer Just my 2 cents worth.

Replied on Sun, Mar 06, 2011 at 06:51 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. od i also agree with no hoppers are not meant for it but its a 10 load deal maybe and its for family i dont have many worries about it as long as its dry i think i would be fine