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Have thought about it, but in my mind the rear overhang behind the tire would hit the ground before achieving the height to "dump " off. You would also be 17 or 19 feet tall if you use a standard style rollback bed.  You could probably custom build something shorter. I have saw some hook lift style trucks that had different beds to switch between them. 

Still stopping by as time permits

A lot easier on the back than the manual option. 

Still hanging around - time keeps speeding by

Ford is doing the F600 4x4 with gvwr heavier than F550. If $ not an issue, I have seen a Freightliner 33,000 gvwr 4x4 as well. Only issue I saw was deck height.

Still stopping by.

Thanks , Nothing like real world hands on usage to show what something is capable of! 

How long to charge it back up to full? 

Just a few thoughts- (my opinions and thoughts)

1) Deck height - older ones I have been around - 4' give or take a few inches - under 13'6" here to be legal

2) Empty weight - I operated one that was around 19,000 empty on single axle  ( gas engine / steel hd deck)

3)Decking Steel = durable but not super friendly with steel tracks  

    Wood  - I like better for steel tracks but have broken /cracked had to replace.

4) Air brakes (possible CDL license over 26,000 gvwr here)) cheaper to work on than older hydraulics - 

Still dropping by when time permits.

Thanks, the email reminded me I need to stop in here more often.

Ford made a 534 cid.  The smaller was a 477 I think

If I was worth 1/3 on what you think I am, we both could retire !

You have tried your way,  now it is my turn.

On a side note, Just take a moment to place them safely.  There have been a few grass / brush fires started from flares not staying on the roadway around here.

Still stopping in, going to try and remember to log in more.

Still here. Going to try to stop in a little more.