Let See Your Sap Haulers!! [Archive]

PerryW

04-02-2009, 10:52 AM

Where she sits when she's draining sap to the sugarhouse. Used to be an old New England Telephone Truck:

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y235/perryW/MapleSapTruck.jpg

PARKER MAPLE

04-02-2009, 04:54 PM

i cant get photobucket to work let me keep working on it. you need to see this

C.Wilcox

04-02-2009, 07:08 PM

Future sap hauler, currently only used for really scary trips to collect firewood and sawmill logs. A '72 Dodge 1-ton dually that's notoriously short on braking action. Original parts included a slant 6 and stick, but was changed to a 318 and automatic transmission in proper shade tree mechanic fashion by my father. The 0 to 60 speed isn't much to talk about, especially since anything over 45 is suicidal, but I think it has some serious potential for sap.....

Clan Delaney

04-02-2009, 08:08 PM

Show us yours first.
:lol: :lol: :lol:

Am I gonna get laughed at? Only one way to find out...

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_FwSEiH_AdHQ/Sc_pFdtSuXI/AAAAAAAABKI/1hWdWlqNbu8/P3080056.JPG

TapME

04-02-2009, 10:29 PM

PerryW, is that a 425 gallon tank on the truck?

Your right Clan It's funny lol

Sugarmaker

04-02-2009, 11:13 PM

I need to get pictures of the 2010 sap hauler, it missed the chance to haul sap in the 2009 season by just several hours!:)

Pat I like the web site! Very nice work!
Chris

Clan Delaney

04-03-2009, 07:47 AM

Pat I like the web site! Very nice work!
Chris

Thanks, Chirs. It still needs filling out, though. Most of the work is actually done by Wordpress (http://www.wordpress.com). It's a blogging platform, I'm just using it more as a static website for our maple sugaring activities. It's easy to post updates and make changes, and it's free. The family that runs Turtle Lane Maple Farms (http://turtlelanemaplefarm.com) use the same service. I'd been using Wordpress for a few years. They gave me the idea to use it for our maple sugaring.

ronr

04-03-2009, 06:10 PM

Was going to use this on forks on my 3pt hitch, Deutz tractor, but the starter had other ideas. Had to wait for Bosch starter parts so used the skid steer.

http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii116/shaper_nut/Syrup%202009/DSCF3652.jpg

mapleman3

04-03-2009, 06:36 PM

2003 GMC 2500HD
2001 Dodge Dakota

WESTVIRGINIAMAPLER

04-03-2009, 10:15 PM

http://s203.photobucket.com/albums/aa160/wvmapler/Maple%20Syrup/?action=view&current=f8b6.jpg

I have pics earlier in this album of the tanks. It has a 70 gallon leg tank in the bucket and 140 gallon leg tank on the carryall.

Greenthumb

04-04-2009, 05:20 PM

can't beat a hauling rig like that and the workforce to operate it.

jrthe3

04-04-2009, 08:05 PM

here mine a 81 chevy cab on a 78 chevy blazer frame not road legal but take it there anyway
http://s367.photobucket.com/albums/oo112/jrthe3/?action=view&current=100_0208.jpg

Sugarmaker

04-04-2009, 09:54 PM

Sugarmaker

04-04-2009, 10:06 PM

Jim D,
PM me about the Chevy truck with the frame near the tank. I am thinking about a boom system rather than the dumping station on the 2009 sap hauling unit (for 2010). Looks like you have something rigged up already?

Chris

Clan Delaney

04-04-2009, 11:51 PM

Pat,
Aren't those twix gone yet!
I'am about dumb as a stone when it comes to most of the webs site stuff and it is always a challenge for me to get ours updated through our son. I enjoyed reading information about making syrup. You have a good writing style!

Chris

Bottomless bag. I'm thinking of switching to reeses peanut butter cups for 2010. Glad you enjoy the musings. Wish I had time to do more.

maple marc

04-07-2009, 03:31 PM

Here's the new Maple Super Tanker. It's a 55 gallon drum. Buckets are dumped into the port fitted with a removable screen and hinged cover. It beats the buckets sloshing around in back. When I get back to the shack I lower a sump pump into the Super Tanker--easy transfer.

danno

04-08-2009, 08:40 PM

Here's the old sap hauler. Keeping the tractor, but the trailer and tanks may be for sale. Pumping sap directly to the sugarhouse now. No spring suspension - will carry as much weight as you can put on her.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee56/littlejohn170/evaporator/saphauller001.jpg

KenWP

04-08-2009, 09:34 PM

If somebody posts a picture of a 5 gallon pail you will see what my sap hauler looks like. Has to be a white pail.

Brent

04-10-2009, 01:25 AM

http://www.duffyslanemaple.ca/Making-syrup/jugs-in-gator.gif
This is what we used starting in year 2 making syrup. The first 2 years I carried sap in the same water cooler jugs from the bush you can just see in the top left corner. One jug in each hand and one in a backpack. Now the gator has a pair of the neat 35 gallon horizontal tanks. We have an Argo 8 wheeler that we may press into service next year
Yes, that's one of the 5 wheel Gator's that won't turn worth a S&*^ when it gets loaded. A few less saplings along the collection route every year.

The latest addition is a 5 gallon pail on the floor of the passenger seat with a Rule 2000 bilge pump in it. Just pour at comfortable height and go get the next pailful while the pump pushes it up into the tanks on the back. Saves a ton of time trying to pour in and hit the hole without losing more than 5% of the pails contents.

woodbit

04-12-2009, 09:38 PM

close as I can get to having a photo on this reply.. gimee time still workin at it. I need some 9 year old kid here to help me with all this technology..

http://i727.photobucket.com/albums/ww280/woodbit/JD850.jpg

Russ

04-13-2009, 12:54 PM

Our fleet of three ATVs and trailers for the Lincoln county woods, along with our young crew of helpers, ages 9-15. They're only smiling because we told them that when they were done, we would unhitch the trailers so they could go riding... and they had just finished when I took the picture.

Also, our 300-gallon hauler for the Price county woods. Half-tracks that go through anything!! A must-have for the logging roads. We dump sap into the blue belly barrel in the back of the trailer and kick the sap up into the tote.

ELM_DALE_MAPLE

05-10-2009, 08:38 AM

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o170/ballistic300mag/100_0280.jpg

Sugarmaker

06-20-2009, 09:05 AM

Posted these pictures on another thread but this is where they should go.
This will be the 2010 sap hauler with some mods.
Some of the specs:
XLT trim
18 inch aluminum wheels
5.4L V8
shift on the fly 4x4
sirius radio
Sync Phone system
6 way driver and pass power seats, captains chairs
color: Royal Red with gray interior
crew cab
short bed
rear back up sensor
step in tail gate
Linex bed liner
Undercoated
gas mileage about 14.5

1. Already need to beef up the rear suspension to carry the 325 gallon sap tank.
2. would like to builds a system to better handle the sap hose and pump.

So the question is? Add rear leafs or put on air bags? I am leaning towards the air bag system. That might keep the ride and then be able to carry the sap load when inflated. Suggestions?

Chris

Z/MAN

06-20-2009, 02:12 PM

I put the air bags on my small motorhome and love them. The great thing about the air bags is you only fill them up to max when you need them. When you have no heavy load in the truck your ride will be nice unlike extra leafs which will bounce you all over the place in everyday driving. They are also easier to install.
Paul

hard maple

06-20-2009, 02:24 PM

Chris
shouldn't that truck handle 325 no problem?
I have a 425 tank in a chevy 2500HD
don't even know it's back there.

brookledge

06-20-2009, 10:56 PM

I carry 250 gallons on a F150. Don't have to go far but it's not a problem.
I would think that 325 would be fine on a F250
Keith

Sugarmaker

06-21-2009, 11:39 AM

zman ,hadrmaple brooklegde,

Thanks for the comments!

I guess I did not check the load rating specs well enough when the dealer found this one for me. I like everyting else about the truck!

A friend bought a 09 F250 and has a extra leaf. I think Ford left out a leaf on my truck to improve the ride: and it does ride very nice:)

I think the Chevy 2500 may have heavier set of springs? Not sure? 425 gallons is a lot of sap!

I know with a big load of wet chunk wood this truck was really sacked out more than I liked.
I think I will go with the air bag system and have the extra load carrying capacity when required. I would like it to set nice and level with the ton and a quarter of sap on it:)

I had a 210 on a F150 and it did OK but was borderline.

Regards,
Chris

Dave Y

06-21-2009, 11:52 AM

Chris,
I haul a 425 on my Dodge 2500 with no problems! But it is a Dodge after all!

caseyssugarshack93

06-21-2009, 01:53 PM

we use a 2002 chevy 2500hd with 8.1 L 496 big block, gas hog, and halled 425 gallons, on the back and didnt have any issues

tuckermtn

06-22-2009, 08:03 PM

I will also throw my .02 cents in that a 425gal tank can be successfully hauled with a SRW f-350. Does it exceed manuf. rating, yes...would I do it every day, no- but I would certainly do it again. It actually rode better when it was full (no sloshing around) then with 350 gals in it...

Sugarmaker

06-25-2009, 08:42 PM

Dave Y,
Yea were not talking about those big Dodge trucks hear!:)
I am sure the truck would haul the 325 gallon tank OK, but would be pointing the headlights at the raccoons in the tree tops:)
Thanks for the comments. Next one may be a F350!

Off to price air bags!

Chris

Randy Brutkoski

06-25-2009, 10:08 PM

I haul a 325 in my 08 F150 with no problem. sags a little but she can handle it. Hauled a 525 in my old 01 F250 with no problem before that. Before that i had a 97 dodge with a 325 and she could barely handle it. I now know who makes a better truck. this year a 725 on a double axle trailer. gidde up

3rdgen.maple

06-25-2009, 11:02 PM

Ahhhhhhh the never ending debate ford dodge chevy. There are so many variables between why people think one is better than the other. I am a dodge guy but the only thing I gotta say about this never ending debate is that I take my hat off to anyone who buys AMERICAN. Sugarmaker enjoy that Ford and when she is all used up keep on buying them.

vtmaplemaker

06-26-2009, 02:32 PM

PATheron

06-26-2009, 10:21 PM

I cant afford one, I spent all my money on tubing. I want one though! Theron

halfast tapper

06-27-2009, 06:45 AM

I hauled with my 09 f-250 crew cab and a 425 truck tank the past 2 years, and that handles it fine.. it does squat a little, but its not on the stops, and doesn't hit the stops either..

This year I have a 88 f-350 DRW that will have a 1000 gal horizontal leg tank on it. I am hopeing where I truck 13 miles I can cut down on a few trips...

You won't be able to put a 1000 leg tank on a 1 ton. Too Long. I have one and I believe it is around 140 inches. You will have to go with an eliptical tank that is 1000 gal. I think they are about 8 feet long. I have a 1000 gal leg tank set up on a trailer, it is definately nice on the long trips. I have one that is about the same as yours 12 miles.

Clan Delaney

06-27-2009, 09:17 PM

New member of the family. Actually, an old member. This Nissan used to belong to my brother Kevin, who sold it and jokingly told the buyer that when he was done with it he'd buy it back. Well, a few years go by and the buyer is moving and can't take the truck, so he calls Kevin, who calls me cuz we need a new vehicle. The rest is in my driveway. That cap will come off real quick to make room for a sap tank.

Sugarmaker

06-27-2009, 10:04 PM

3rdgen,
I know that most all the models on the market now are good trucks too. I just like the Fords and have always had Ford trucks. Maybe stuck in a rut here but them seem to do the job.
Clan, that looks like a nice clean sap hauler. sounds like more taps??

Chris :)

Dennis H.

06-27-2009, 10:16 PM

What do you mean you don't have a sap hauler Theron?

Don't you still have the Lincoln? Take out the back seat and I bet you could fit at least a 150 gal in there!

Sugarmaker

06-27-2009, 10:22 PM

Yes a big Lincoln, now that would be a nice sap ride!

C.Wilcox

07-01-2009, 11:47 AM

Picked up my "new" sap hauler last night. When the previous owner said it had "worn brakes" she really meant to say it had "no brakes". I discovered this when unloading it from the trailer. :o

vtmaplemaker

07-01-2009, 12:29 PM

You won't be able to put a 1000 leg tank on a 1 ton. Too Long. I have one and I believe it is around 140 inches. You will have to go with an eliptical tank that is 1000 gal. I think they are about 8 feet long. I have a 1000 gal leg tank set up on a trailer, it is definately nice on the long trips. I have one that is about the same as yours 12 miles.

My 1 ton has a 12' flat bed on it, it has about 1' to spare with the tank on it.. I aquired the truck from a fellow sugarmaker here that has outgrown it, and he hauled with a 1000 gal leg tank on it for 2 years...

Sugarmaker

07-02-2009, 09:04 AM

C Wilcox,
Nice looking CA. I love those, although never drove one. We skipped that one on the farm. Had a B, WD and (2) WD-45's.
Brakes optional:)

Chris

KenWP

07-02-2009, 09:52 AM

C.Wilcox

07-02-2009, 12:52 PM

C Wilcox,
Nice looking CA. I love those, although never drove one. We skipped that one on the farm. Had a B, WD and (2) WD-45's.
Brakes optional:)

Chris

Chris,

I would have really liked to have found a B, but around here they're more expensive than the C. I guess the wide front axle makes people feel better and as a result the price goes up. Lots of WD's and WD-45's around here, but that was a little too much hat for my ranch at the moment. Paid $800 for it which might seem high, but it has brand new rear tires and rims. That alone is about $1000 and it runs like it was built yesterday. At the moment there's no battery so I crank start it. Given how easy it starts I might not bother putting in a battery for a while.

C.Wilcox

07-02-2009, 12:59 PM

Brakes on those things aren't to bad to set up. Check to see if there is any thing left on them first. I bought a W6 for $120 bucks at a auction once because they had pulled it to start and turned out all it needed was a battery. A guy I worked with is still useing it 12 years later. Those tractors are so easy to work on if you can get part's its not funny.

I think I just found myself an online Allis mechanic.....

I had the brakes jammed all the way down and when we tipped the trailer bed it rolled back as free as could be, much to my surprise. Not even a hint of braking action. I'm going to guess the brake lining is completely gone and maybe even the bands themselves. It's on my list of things to investigate this weekend. I'll also be finding a more appropriate cotter pin for the PTO adapter. A bent 16 penny spike is traditional and very country-like, but I think there are more appropriate materials.

Sugarmaker

07-02-2009, 10:28 PM

CW.
It would be appropriate to carefully straighten the 16 penny nail and have it stored away for use in some special wood project.
I think you got a good deal on the C. I like the sound of them.
I will have $800 in this lawn tractor I am rebuilding if I am not careful!

Regards,
Chris

C.Wilcox

07-03-2009, 10:46 AM

Chris,

If you're ever in the area feel free to stop by and you can drive it around all you want. You're right about the nail. I think I might just hang on to that for posterity. :)

What year is the Cub Cadet you're working on? I almost bought a 68 Simplicity Landlord to restore, but this AC C came up so I bought it instead.

Sugarmaker

07-05-2009, 10:07 AM

CW,
Our project tractor is a mid 70's Cub Cadet which has just gotten real tired engine wise. Eric has it all stripped and almost ready for paint. Parts should be here by end of the week for the engine. Still several other things like starter switch and some machining to tighten up the steering. Maybe I will post a picture.

SAP hauling is just around the corner!

Chris

Mike

07-07-2009, 03:06 PM

I have a 600gal bulk tank on a duel tire trailer.Pull it with my 2210 Massey....53 hp 4x4....

SilverLeaf

03-30-2012, 11:19 PM

Thought I'd resurrect this fun old thread with a picture of my beast.
And a big shout-out to maple_marc for the 55gal drum-on-its-side idea! In my case I doubled down on it and it's worked out great.
5708

SuzukiSapper

03-27-2013, 12:21 AM

Just a small operation with 4o buckets. I put a 65 gallon leg tank in the Suzuki Sapper!!!75487549

whitetail farms

03-29-2013, 11:12 PM

here is me and my 97 chevy 1500 with a 250 gallon cage tank.
http://i1185.photobucket.com/albums/z344/niclperrone/IMG_5983.jpg

pamaple

03-30-2013, 08:03 AM

7586

Here's what I use until the road gets too soft and then i have to just use the truck.

John c

04-02-2013, 07:51 PM

This is what I use for my simple, little, 25 tap operation.

http://i816.photobucket.com/albums/zz81/Bigjohn010672/422DF043-7B46-41EA-8322-8562C3ADA923-12232-0000015CB9336A1A.jpg

markct

04-02-2013, 08:32 PM

Heres a couple pictures of my sap hauler, tank bolts down in the bed so it cant shift around

Sugarmaker

04-02-2013, 10:03 PM

Nice tank crowhill.
Regards,
Chris

markct

04-02-2013, 10:44 PM

Thanks Chris, it was a food tank of some sort, not a standard milk bulk tank. It has an insulating jacket altho no cooling tubes, rather than the usual paddle to agitate the milk it had a high speed propeler, looked like a stainless boat prop, it must have been for blending juice or something like that maybe. Its obviously heavier than a plastic tank but not as heavy as a Zero tank or such, and i like how it drains fully and washes out very clean, and of course it looks nicer all lettered up now!

Rugburn

04-03-2013, 07:30 AM

7668

my first atempt at photos

Rugburn

04-03-2013, 07:36 AM

It worked! I like this setup for my 130 bucket operation. It can be lowered to the ground so you can dump the full 5 gal transfer pails without having to lift to high. Then use the 3 pt to raise and move down the line. The large funnel alows for some speed in dumping, and the lid keeps rain and snow out.

maplesyrupstove

04-03-2013, 08:27 AM

7670 700 Arctic Cat with trailer and 45 gallon barrel.

David in MI

04-03-2013, 11:54 AM

7675
John Deere Gator 6x4 with dual 55 gallon barrels

7676
International Hydro 84 with 275 gallon tank on forks
Love those tire chains!

GV2

04-03-2013, 01:39 PM

The snow in Western MA have allowed me to use this rig up to now and probably into next week.

wshaw932

04-03-2013, 01:48 PM

just a thought. i do the same thing but its mounted on a trailer. i cut a round hole on the top so that a 5 gallon bucket fits in the hole. the 5 gallon bucket has small holes drilled in around the out side about an inch from the bottom. another bucket fits inside that one that has even smaller holes drilled in the bottom. works great to filter larger debris and bark, and i only use my filter for syrup. its worked great so far. i glued the bottom bucket to the 55 gallon drum, and i set a third bucket inside if i want it sealed. just a thought for anyone thinking of ideas!

Waynehere

04-03-2013, 02:04 PM

1992 Suziki Mini Truck. Found it about 30 minutes south of Columbus OH. I can grab about 150 gallons.7681

jnmartin

04-03-2013, 08:39 PM

She's a '57 model, runs good just not too fast. Load capacity is somewhat limited but fairly low maintenance and not often cranky. Couldn't do it without her.

7683

jnmartin

04-03-2013, 08:47 PM

CkMartin here...Jerry Martin!!! Don't you have some sap boilin that needs done? Geez oh Pete

Run Forest Run!

04-03-2013, 08:55 PM

She's a '57 model, runs good just not too fast. Load capacity is somewhat limited but fairly low maintenance and not often cranky. Couldn't do it without her.

7683

Thank-you for stopping before you got to her headlights and trunk you crazy cowboy! :lol:

northwoods_forestry

04-03-2013, 09:20 PM

Best I can do - a link to photos on Facebook. Kubota M5400 with the gathering tank mounted on the front forks:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150742000007292&set=pb.364333982291.-2207520000.1365038291&type=3&theater

SuzukiSapper

02-27-2015, 04:12 AM

Bombardier SW 48 SAP HAULER !!!10773

BRL

02-27-2015, 10:04 AM

SuzukiSapper that my friend is awesome

David in MI

02-27-2015, 10:08 AM

Bombardier SW 48 SAP HAULER !!!10773

Very nice!!! I almost bid on one of those in an auction a few years back. Is there anything that thing won't go through?

mellondome

02-27-2015, 10:21 AM

Where is the sap tank?

SuzukiSapper

02-28-2015, 06:57 PM

Where is the sap tank?

I built a Sled to mount a 325 Gallon Tank on. There are side boards that drop in the stake holders as well.1078510786

SuzukiSapper

02-28-2015, 07:36 PM

Sap Sled10787

slybird353

02-28-2015, 07:49 PM

10788
Just have to keep it from sloshing!

SuzukiSapper

02-28-2015, 09:26 PM

10788
Just have to keep it from sloshing!

Google Baffle Balls they are modular and go inside the tank.

ronintank

03-01-2015, 06:53 PM

Here's a pic of my snow plowing, wood and sap hauler.
Its a 1973 dodge Power wagon.

Chicopee Sap Shack

03-01-2015, 07:13 PM

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/01/5241d15e03fe14cf25838e3fcffa0262.jpg

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

TerryEspo

03-01-2015, 07:49 PM

My tippy, slippy, system.
Hate when it tips over,,,,grrrr !!
10805

Terry

West Sumner Sugar

03-01-2015, 08:29 PM

Here is our SRV - Sap Recovery Vehicle. We tow it with a snowmobile to our collection tanks and tins. The onboard pump allows us to pump from the collection tanks into the tank on the sled. When we get to the sugar house we just throw the valves the other way and pump into our head tank. Everything connects with cam locks.

10812

Tappy Sap Master

03-02-2015, 11:17 AM

Here is my sap collecting contraption, i tow it by people power until this 3 ft of snow melts then i will use my 4-wheeler.[ATTACH=CONFIG]10815

sirsloop

03-04-2015, 11:05 PM

collinsmapleman2012

03-05-2015, 06:02 PM

I haul 825 on my double axle trailer and another 300 on the back of the truck, a 2001 dodge 2500 that's had a long life of farm work. hauls really nice, especially with a full load. when I was in school, we used to haul 1,000 at a time with a tanker trailer and tractor. although I must admit, I started out with an SMV sign on my lawn tractor, driving up the road to my neighbors house with 4 milk cans.

Sanford MI Mapler

03-05-2015, 08:41 PM

Just purchased last fall.

10873

Big_Eddy

03-06-2015, 10:49 AM

My current sap trailer, replacing the previous generation models shown next. And a shot of collecting sap.

Build thread for the latest trailer here. http://mapletrader.com/community/showthread.php?19016-New-Sap-Trailer

johnallin

03-06-2015, 11:46 AM

Our Gator with two 35 gal tanks and a 15 gal dump tank.

12 volt pump with a float switch in the dump tank, moves sap up into larger tanks via a "gantry" with a milk sock filter on the end. Works very well.

10878

Steve WI

03-06-2015, 12:34 PM

60 gallons on the Big Bear gets a little sketchy.....the biggest hill I have when its full is loading it on a trailer
45 on the Kodiak (wife's ride) isn't so bad. The 10 gallons on the front rack helps her steer
10879

Steve

Jonnie Maple

03-06-2015, 07:49 PM

With snow and without snow

schmidt's

03-06-2015, 11:13 PM

10884Our old Massey. It will keep hauling. The Driver hopefully will be along in spirit to show us the way.

bigschuss

03-07-2015, 02:42 PM

lol bout the best I can come up with for this little import... 32gal outside... i can drop a couple 5gal buckets inside....enough for a good day of boiling. I have to haul my sap about 10 miles so its gotta be road worthy-ish

http://photos.tallmanphoto.com/photos/i-dGZkMBJ/0/X2/i-dGZkMBJ-X2.jpg

sirsloop….that is the sickest license plate I've ever seen! Sap hauler ain't half bad either. One question though….you making syrup or beer?

SuzukiSapper

03-08-2015, 12:45 AM

SuzukiSapper that my friend is awesome

I am from Ontario Canada, I see you are from Minot, Maine. My son attended Hebron Academy. Just down the road correct? He was there as a Hockey Player. Small world isn't it.

sirsloop

03-08-2015, 09:17 AM

sirsloop….that is the sickest license plate I've ever seen! Sap hauler ain't half bad either. One question though….you making syrup or beer?

lol syrup, beer, wine, mead, cider.... you name it. 8gal buckets...