So the comment about hitting the bridge and kept going was about a grader that hit a low bridge on its way from Charlotte to New Jersey. The damage was very small compared to these pictures. Didn't matter how slight the damage though, its ROPS and must be throughly inspected before releasing. Dealer called when they refused to accept it. So we turneed the driver around and brought it back to Charlotte. Stupid on his part b/c he hit the bridge while still in NC.
So in this pic, the driver had a flatbed but it was lower than a normal flatbed. Was actually a odd height trailer. We say this: the truck drivers only have to know 3 things....is it chained down, where am I going, and how tall am I. Long story short, the trucking company's insurance will pay for damages and repairs. Not sure about his current status of employment.
The grader actually checked out pretty damn good considering. Obviously the cab was a complete total. The frame checks perfect with exception of 3 of the cab mounts. They had to be replaced. Was being hauled backward so the rear cowl was spared. So in this case, its now good as new with no fear of failures due to the impact. I would have worried if everything was pushed down, but everything was linda pulled up and to the side. So no worries of final drive stress.
