In 2008 we had 3 gas engine trucks: a 76 Chevy with a 16 ft bed, a 95 GMC (on propane) with a 14 ft bed, and an 80 Chevy with an 18 ft bed.  I could keep up with the 2166 and 6 row head by myself. The BUG (Big Ugly Green) combine has a lot more capacity.  Last fall running 3 10 wheelers and a single axle semi with 2 drivers we could barely stay ahead.

So w have upgraded our fleet this winter.  We have 2-99 Freightliner FD112 twin screw tractors, a 97 IH 8100 single axle tractor, and 22 ft Jet, 34 ft Jet, and 38 ft Maurer trailers ... and the 1980 Chevy C70 wth an 18 ft bed.

I have way more capacity then I probably need.

Everything is paid for. To my knowledge everything is in good shape.  If we had adequate grain handling facilities one semi is about all I would need.  But I don't have and am not willing to invest in an adequate system at this time. What I am trying to decide is do I need both smaller trucks?  The 22 ft trailer holds a little more than the 18 ft bed, but not a lot more.

Do I sell the single axle rig, or the 10 wheeler, or both, or neither ?

I know, everyone has an opinion.  But back it up with a reason.

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