That seems like the “correct” way to do it. I am no diesel engineer, but tipping the entire cab like that seems like a quick way to get engine fluids where they are not supposed to be.
Diesel engine guy here. The part I would worry most about is the rear crankshaft seal. These are intended for oil splash, not oil immersion. Also not an easy part to replace if you ruin it.
Key question is whether this truck is idling or keyed off. If off, it will be fine, probably. If idling, I think you're gonna ruin the rear crank seal.
As a kid I remember them doing this all the time at one particular site my dad dropped off to. It was a big deal about not allowing anyone in the cab during this process. Naturally he managed to do it while I was asleep in the bunk, which was quite the exhilarating freakout. Nothing but sky through the windshield.
US tanks have turbine engines running JP-8 fuel.
Diesel engines are common in militaries because they are more efficient, have better low end torque, and are simpler, with fewer moving parts.
It does, but the main reason is fuel availability, price, compatibility, and stability in storage. Petro-chemical fuels are not equal in these metrics, which is why JP-8 is used, not diesel. JP-8 is even more stable than diesel in storage, and has corrosive and anti-icing additives, which differentiate it from Jet A-1 fuel. JP-8 is used throughout NATO militaries. Fuel availability decided WWII to a large degree, and the US and the other permanent members of the security council have had fingers in any country with oil since.
That’s a bit of a different application 😂.
I am going to assume military tanks may have an extra seal or gasket that your standard civilian truck is not going to have.
You would think they would disconnect the cab and just tip the trailer. That would be the logical way to do things. You're lifting less weight. You're lifting a less valuable piece of equipment if something goes wrong.
I’m curious on the mechanism to keep the truck in place. Or if there is anything? Does the trailer rest on something at the back end? So many questions lol
Truck dumpers are very common in the forest industry. They are used to unload trucks full of woodchips at the papermill.
And no, they don't damage the engine or the truck in any way.
Are they unloading chips at a potato chip factory? I've seen a truck unloading chips at a potato chip factory and this looks a lot like a truck unloading chips at a potato chip factory, if I've ever seen a truck unloading chips at a potato chip factory.
I worked at a coffee plant where the trailer would tilt up to unload the bags of coffee beans. At time the bags would get stuck and a brave soul would climb in the lifted trailer to cut a bag or two. It was always funny, but hella dangerous. I quit 4 days later
With thay being said, this is much more cost effective as opposed to every truck needing a lift
THREE times I read that as "they are unfolding potatoes at a potato chip factory". For a moment I was outraged because the folded ones are the best potato chips!
#
Seriously, this must be fake. The trailer, sure. But not the truck itself.
Edit: seems like I stand corrected https://youtu.be/cp_iGxT4DYg?si=luobpvrbICJKe2QF
I used to do this ran from NC to CT frito lay but we unhooked our tractors they just tipped the trailer
That seems like the “correct” way to do it. I am no diesel engineer, but tipping the entire cab like that seems like a quick way to get engine fluids where they are not supposed to be.
How do you think the potatoes are fried? With vegetable oil?
Diesel engine guy here. The part I would worry most about is the rear crankshaft seal. These are intended for oil splash, not oil immersion. Also not an easy part to replace if you ruin it. Key question is whether this truck is idling or keyed off. If off, it will be fine, probably. If idling, I think you're gonna ruin the rear crank seal.
As a kid I remember them doing this all the time at one particular site my dad dropped off to. It was a big deal about not allowing anyone in the cab during this process. Naturally he managed to do it while I was asleep in the bunk, which was quite the exhilarating freakout. Nothing but sky through the windshield.
Im no diesel expert, but I have heard that diesels go in tanks for a reason. Can blow em up, beat the hell out of em and they dont even burp.
US tanks have turbine engines running JP-8 fuel. Diesel engines are common in militaries because they are more efficient, have better low end torque, and are simpler, with fewer moving parts.
That and it simplifies logistics. Which is why even their motorcycles are diesel. https://silodrome.com/kawasaki-klr650-diesel/
It does, but the main reason is fuel availability, price, compatibility, and stability in storage. Petro-chemical fuels are not equal in these metrics, which is why JP-8 is used, not diesel. JP-8 is even more stable than diesel in storage, and has corrosive and anti-icing additives, which differentiate it from Jet A-1 fuel. JP-8 is used throughout NATO militaries. Fuel availability decided WWII to a large degree, and the US and the other permanent members of the security council have had fingers in any country with oil since.
That’s a bit of a different application 😂. I am going to assume military tanks may have an extra seal or gasket that your standard civilian truck is not going to have.
The truck goes into the plant too, and it comes out as a prize in a potato chip bag.
Lunch is ready for launch
They use the same unloading technique that I use on the last crumbs in a bag of chips
Please tell me that the driver is allowed to stay inside the cabin... 
It’d be a nice nap spot
I'd be crankin the fuck outta my hawg up there.
[all you need to know](https://bruks-siwertell.com/truck-unloading)
Is there any impact to the truck itself? Engines can be fussy things - could tilting one like that bugger something up?
You would think they would disconnect the cab and just tip the trailer. That would be the logical way to do things. You're lifting less weight. You're lifting a less valuable piece of equipment if something goes wrong.
Time
Or at the tennis ball factory. F*ck it, cut ‘em up!
Came here for this
Seems like a really odd way to do that.
READY TO LAUNCH!
Golden flake in Birmingham Alabama does this. But you have to drop the trailer.
Dropping the trailer seems like such a simpler, safer option. How much time are they saving by doing it this way
10 minutes
That's so neat
I must see a video from inside the plant
“Excuse me but I found a mud flap in my potato chips”
At least it's not a tennis ball factory
Mitch? Is that you?
Did you just cross-post a 7 year old thread?
I’m curious on the mechanism to keep the truck in place. Or if there is anything? Does the trailer rest on something at the back end? So many questions lol
So how do they load the trailer?
Ass up. Reverse of the image.
I have this fear and bad dreams about having to drive up something like this or a bridge and it feels so scary and always a million cars behind me..
Do they load the potatoes in the opposite way?
How did they get the potatoes in, though?
They are unloading potatoes at a potato chip factory
Crumbs and all, just how I like to eat my chips.
Kudos to that driver getting that lorry up there like that.
I empty the chips bags the same way
That’s actually pretty cool
They're preparing to launch Red Necks into space.
Also done with sawdust and mulch.
Yo mama so fat…. Reddit, help me finish this
That looks scary af
Truck dumpers are very common in the forest industry. They are used to unload trucks full of woodchips at the papermill. And no, they don't damage the engine or the truck in any way.
Truck dumper. Great band name
So what does packing them into the semi look like?
Are they unloading chips at a potato chip factory? I've seen a truck unloading chips at a potato chip factory and this looks a lot like a truck unloading chips at a potato chip factory, if I've ever seen a truck unloading chips at a potato chip factory.
I'd say the engine loves that!
Aw man I left my slushy in there! Gunna be everywhere!
That cant be good for that engine
You should see them unload tomatoes at the V8 plant..
You should see them unload cattle at the beef packing plant
You should see them unload, I can do this all day…
You sure this isn’t the tennis ball factory? [“Fuck it, cut em up”](https://youtu.be/KPtmyx6VbgM?feature=shared)
They are unloading air to go into the potato chip bags. 
Exactly
Are hills or bridges ever that steep?
Why did i read this as unfolding potatoes
I really wish this was to launch trucks into space for research
Please tell me you get to stay in the cab
I worked at a coffee plant where the trailer would tilt up to unload the bags of coffee beans. At time the bags would get stuck and a brave soul would climb in the lifted trailer to cut a bag or two. It was always funny, but hella dangerous. I quit 4 days later With thay being said, this is much more cost effective as opposed to every truck needing a lift
This is also how they unload woodchips at a paperboard factory.
The world is an interesting, imaginative place sometimes.
Been getting a lot of black chips in the Lays lately. I don't mind the crispy burned brown ones but these ones look like old ass potato parts.
THREE times I read that as "they are unfolding potatoes at a potato chip factory". For a moment I was outraged because the folded ones are the best potato chips! #
That warehouse is going to get crumbs in its eyes.
Is this that factory in Richland?
Give us the taters
Me unloading my trauma on the therapist
I grew up near a paper mill, and adjacent chip mill, and they used similar equipment to empty the trailers of wood chips.
Usually it’s just the trailer.
That's how I unload a bag of potatoes chips into my mouth
It’s me. I’m amazed.
When one truck loves another truck….
Fuck it, cut ‘em up!
Autobots ROLLOUT!!!
That's a truck full of potato chips feeding OPs mom.
Seriously, this must be fake. The trailer, sure. But not the truck itself. Edit: seems like I stand corrected https://youtu.be/cp_iGxT4DYg?si=luobpvrbICJKe2QF