Morton Lawn Equipment

[MortonLawn]

Hey Everyone, I'm kinda new to the forums, What a wealth of knowledge this place is, good stuff! This is my first time trying to post pictures.....crossing my fingers, so here it goes..:cool2:

[slammin]

Looks like a full trailer. Where do you put the grass collected from the walker? Tell me its not in the back of the Jeep... hah!

[grassmanak]

thats a big load for that little trailer, looks like the jeep doesnt enjoy it either, nice equipment none the less

[Swampy]

Nice equipment and Nice Jeep. But seriously its time for a pick up and a bigger trailer. Keep the Jeep as a toy.

[TGM]

52" great dane + walker + open dual axle 14ft trailer (3000lb rating) = about 2800 lbs. just be careful about your weight. other than that i see really nice equipment!

[Lawn Enforcer]

I love the Jeep!

[mike lane lawn care]

add some helper springs to the jeep, or some airbags, cuz she's a sinking

[02DURAMAX]

52" great dane + walker + open dual axle 14ft trailer (3000lb rating) = about 2800 lbs. just be careful about your weight. other than that i see really nice equipment!


It's a Wright Stander NOT a Great Dane:hammerhead: :hammerhead: :hammerhead: .........:dizzy:

[02DURAMAX]

Looks very nice I like the stander alot..what year is it??

[J&R Landscaping]

Equipment looks nice but its time for a truck!

[B&D Lawn Care]

52" great dane + walker + open dual axle 14ft trailer (3000lb rating) = about 2800 lbs.


Looks like a 12ft single axle to me. Nice set up but yeah I think all ya need now is a truck.

[TGM]

yeah, looks like a 12 or 14...i just stated that as i had experience with that rig with my old boss. first thing the dot officer did after pulling me over was to weigh the truck and trailer. weight was close, but legal...and that's without all of the tools that morton has.

[TGM]

It's a Wright Stander NOT a Great Dane:hammerhead: :hammerhead: :hammerhead: .........:dizzy:

OH, I thought the W stood for Great Dane:dizzy:

[MortonLawn]

im not the best at what i do, still learning :)

[MortonLawn]

Looks very nice I like the stander alot..what year is it??

hey, Thanks! I just bought that stander almost 2 months ago, so Far I really like it, but the Walker has been my pride and joy 2005 Walker with 1045 hours on it :) I'm looking into a bigger trailer, hopefully my jeep can pull it till I can buy a new truck. Thanks to all for the comments, I've learned alot and really enjoy others feedback on how I could possibly improve. Thanks again!:cool2:

[MortonLawn]

Hey guys, I've recently made some changes, after all the great input i received when I posted this a while back, this is what I have.:waving:

[Lawnsmithcare]

Hey how did your get your guard off your 261t because I tried to get mine off and I got the head off but then when I unscrewed the screw in the metal triangle plate the plate wouldn't fit over the thing that the head sits on so the guard wouldn't come off so I was wondering how you got yours off?

[MortonLawn]

Hey how did your get your guard off your 261t because I tried to get mine off and I got the head off but then when I unscrewed the screw in the metal triangle plate the plate wouldn't fit over the thing that the head sits on so the guard wouldn't come off so I was wondering how you got yours off?

How did you know those were 261t's? hehe! unless I said that earlier?? yeah I got the guards off with no problem, im not sure if you already tried this, but you have to take the entire trimmer head of, then you should be able to get the guard off. hope this helps??

[MortonLawn]

some before and after pictures of 2 yards.:weightlifter:

[Lawnsmithcare]

How did you know those were 261t's? hehe! unless I said that earlier?? yeah I got the guards off with no problem, im not sure if you already tried this, but you have to take the entire trimmer head of, then you should be able to get the guard off. hope this helps??

No you didn't say they were 261ts but you could tell by the coloring. No I haven't tried taking the head off the shaft so I will try that later. Thanks

[tjsquickcuts]

Congrats on the new purchase...I know that truck has really help change your game a little bit and feel real official.....thats nice man, I like that....I say paint it lime green, with you logo therefore you start a little trademark for your self....the guy in the lime green truck.....food for thought...

[trdtundra00]

about how much did you give for the isuzu, if you dont mind me asking?

[Lawn Enforcer]

Sweet truck, congrats on your purchase. I hope it works well for you.

[MortonLawn]

about how much did you give for the isuzu, if you dont mind me asking?

$16,000 its a 2002 turbo diesel 140,000 miles. looks really good inside and out I thought. it has a 14 foot box.:cool2:

[trdtundra00]

yeah it is a sharp looking ride for sure, im looking in to getting one in the next year or 2 hopefully.

[MysticLandscape]

Wheres the grass going?

[MortonLawn]

Wheres the grass going?


I'm in Jacksonville florida, in this area we leave the bags of grass on the curve for the city to pick up :)

[Guzman Properties]

Nice set up, good luck with it!!!

[jessica.elder]

Get a cummins,that would help, nice equipment..

[wayside]

nice box truck... + walker + stander ... keep it up!

[Dexter Church]

How do you like running the box truck for your grass route? Also as asked before, where do you put the grass from your Walker? Nice mowers btw.

Dexter

[Dexter Church]

Sorry, double post.

[MortonLawn]

I love using the box truck vs pulling the trailer with my jeep. I could go on and on with how much I like this truck. :) I bag the grass up and leave it by the curbside for the city to pick up. thanks for the comments everyone.:cool2:

[MortonLawn]

just a few random pictures I found on my computer.

[MortonLawn]

a few more.

[joesimoes2]

Your business needs a dump truck. if you get pulled by the DTO. It’s not going to be cheap.:drinkup:

[MortonLawn]

why do I need a dump truck?

[DoetschOutdoor]

Im curious to hear the reasoning as well. Considering you said a few times that grass stays at the curb and its mowing equipment I dont see why anyone would buy a dump truck...

[kreft]

I agree time for a truck!

[kreft]

Nvm........

[moose203]

I don't see any reason for a dump truck, can you explain you reason he needs a dump truck? Looks like the Saint Johns to me congrats on your growth. Born and raised in JAX.

Jason

[JosephLawnCare]

I Love your set-up. I'd do anything to be in your spot, especially this time of year. Your work looks great. I also don't think you need a dump either, your set-up looks like its working great to me.

[Jeff W]

I love those Husky bags in the orange box, they are the greatest!

[MortonLawn]

i think they waited too late on this one.*trucewhiteflag*

[MortonLawn]

the ditch.

[NOOB]

MortonLawn
what is your first Name?
Did you live in NSB for a while?

[MortonLawn]

MortonLawn
what is your first Name?
Did you live in NSB for a while?

Hey Noob, my name is Troup Morton, nice to meet you. NSB as in new smyrna beach?? I've lived in Jacksonville my whole life. have you heard of another Morton?? probably not another Trouper :cool2:

[Lawn Enforcer]

:eek:Wow, that's quite a lawn you had there! I've had some long lawns before, but not that high!

[93Chevy]

Question about your truck: Are you still able to close the cargo door? I didn't see in any of you pictures if it was closed. Thanks.

[MortonLawn]

Question about your truck: Are you still able to close the cargo door? I didn't see in any of you pictures if it was closed. Thanks.

it still pulls down, and I'm able to lock it.

[NOOB]

Troup or Trouper Yea New Smyrna Beach I thought u might have been a old friend Tim Morton but anyways awesome setup hows business up in jacksonville My Best friend lives up there You need any help hes looking for a job :) pm me if u need to

[lawn crafters]

just wondering how long does it take you to unload if you wanted to use the stander

[MortonLawn]

just wondering how long does it take you to unload if you wanted to use the stander

very quickly, just take the toro off, then the walker. the stander drives right off. takes maybe a minute or two.:weightlifter:

[Green Finger]

Nice set up. I like that Wright

Question? For those who commented it's not good to the jeep to pull that trailer?

[lawn crafters]

when do you use the stander on medium yard

[MortonLawn]

stander is mainly a backyard mower if I can't get the Toro or Walker through the gate. I will also use it on the smaller yards too.

[MortonLawn]

a few pictures i took a while back.:)

[z71tiger]

very nice rig man

[MortonLawn]

very nice rig man

Thank you!! :)

[dcl25]

very nice set up

[G.M.Landscaping]

You have come along way from the first post. looking good.

You do alot of overgrown properties. Are these one time jobs?

[Lawn Freak]

I agree that you have come a long ways. Do you still have your trailer, if so can you pull it with the Isuzu. Keep up the good work. Do you do installs or anything?

[STIHL GUY]

lookin good. nice setup

[South Florida Lawns]

Dude your stuff is amazing, I cant believe I have not seen this thread before. so is your work too.

[WoodBrothersLC]

My jeep got me into the business and I would agree with the other guys on getting airbags....airbags was a big help for me until I got a truck. Nice setup though and good luck with the biz!

[MortonLawn]

my dealer let me use a grandstand for the day. awesome mower, seriously thinking about getting one in the new future. I took a few pictures of it.:weightlifter:

[the_lawn_wizard]

What size deck and what hp and how did u like it overall and what did u not like about it

[bjlawnman]

I demoed one at the GIE in Kentucky this year. It is an awesome machine. Would like to buy one also in the near future.

[Lakewlc]

wow that would make a nice addition to your fleet

[bighaydenslawn]

Hey I love your setup. Looks very professional with commercial equipment. Wish we could get you to replace that walker with and exmark lazer z! lol! how many accounts do you have? any commercials?

[MortonLawn]

I just repainted the inside of my box. I'm no where near a professional painter, I did my best :rolleyes: also added another shelf for my bags.

[MortonLawn]

side view of ramp.

[davis45]

Quck question and I'm sorry if it has aldready been asked. If I bought a box van, can I buy just the rear gate like yours? Any information you have on it?

[nnj18]

think yah have enough trimmers?! lol

[MortonLawn]

Quck question and I'm sorry if it has aldready been asked. If I bought a box van, can I buy just the rear gate like yours? Any information you have on it?


sure, when I bought this truck, it didn't have the beavertail (ramp) you shouldn't have a hard time getting someone to make it for you.

[MortonLawn]

think yah have enough trimmers?! lol



:) I do a lot of trimming.

[davis45]

sure, when I bought this truck, it didn't have the beavertail (ramp) you shouldn't have a hard time getting someone to make it for you.

Ok, so you had it made? Mind PM'ing me on what it costs? Great set-up by the way.

[MileHigh]

I Like your stuff man...

Keep up the good work:weightlifter:

[South Florida Lawns]

Davis45 they're between $1000 and $1300 to get fabbed up.

[Lawn Freak]

I like your setup alot! You have the walls on that truck full!

[South Florida Lawns]

Hey Morton is that 14ft box big enough? I'm trying to decide if I need a 14ft or 16ft box. I got a similar setup ( 44" Z 32" stander and 21") but may add a 60" Z Master as well.

[MortonLawn]

Hey Morton is that 14ft box big enough? I'm trying to decide if I need a 14ft or 16ft box. I got a similar setup ( 44" Z 32" stander and 21") but may add a 60" Z Master as well.


If you are going to add a 60" Z Master, I would go with a 16ft at least. the 14ft works fine for me, It would be perfect for you minus the 60". remember if your going to get a ramp like mine, it adds about 2ft on the rear. your 16ft box truck would really be a little over 18ft long. hope this helps? :cool2:

[davis45]

Davis45 they're between $1000 and $1300 to get fabbed up.

Thanks SFL.

Morton, how do you like the truck so far? Any complaints at all about this setup?

[MortonLawn]

Thanks SFL.

Morton, how do you like the truck so far? Any complaints at all about this setup?


no complaints at all. love this truck. :)

[South Florida Lawns]

The only thing that I had to get used to with my friends NPR is the fact that you sit on the front axle so it can be bumpy. Also when the tranny goes its real expensive.

[JMLandscaping]

I noticed the locks on your equipment, does the rear gate not go down with that aftermarket ramp rig??

[lifetree]

Nice setup ... and BTW, the truck looks just fine to me !!

[Puddle of Oil]

whats so great about a box truck? you limit your self by using one of those things. you cant use it as a dump or put any yard wast in it, the thing im sure is a gas guzzler. so i dont understand why people think its that great. it a freaken box on wheels. no offense morton

[Elks]

my box truck gets better gas mileage than my dump. The box truck can turn around with two lanes, 100% better than a trailer. Its like a enclosed trailer you can drive. The mowers stay dry, it is theft resistant, and you dont have to unload the truck at the end of the day, you just lock it up and its ready for tomorrow. Nice truck Morton.

[DLAWNS]

Nice setup, man! Jax huh? Do you know where Fleming Island is? or Jacksonville Landing? How about a company called Austin Outdoor? Also in St. Augustine, Flagler College?

[MortonLawn]

whats so great about a box truck? you limit your self by using one of those things. you cant use it as a dump or put any yard wast in it, the thing im sure is a gas guzzler. so i dont understand why people think its that great. it a freaken box on wheels. no offense morton


here in Jacksonville we leave our yard debris by the road. If I needed to use a dump, I could simply hook a dump trailer to the back of it. my truck is diesel, it's really not as bad as you think on gas. I really like using a box truck because you basically have your own work shop on wheels. I never pull up to a job without the needed piece of equipment. All my equipment stays dry, and all I have to do is pull my door down and i'm ready to call it a day.

[MortonLawn]

I noticed the locks on your equipment, does the rear gate not go down with that aftermarket ramp rig??


yes the rear door still goes down. I put locks on my racks because I keep the rear door open a lot.

[MortonLawn]

Nice setup, man! Jax huh? Do you know where Fleming Island is? or Jacksonville Landing? How about a company called Austin Outdoor? Also in St. Augustine, Flagler College?

Hey man, Yep I know where Fleming Island and the Landing is. never heard of Austin outdoor. Don't know the St Augustine area well at all, sorry.

[02DURAMAX]

Nice Echos!!!

[DLAWNS]

Hey man, Yep I know where Fleming Island and the Landing is. never heard of Austin outdoor. Don't know the St Augustine area well at all, sorry.

I used to work for Austin Outdoor out of Palm Coast. I did fert and spraying for all the roadways and a bunch of other properties in Jax. We also did the install at the Ring Power CAT dealership a little south of you off 95. It's always cool to talk to someone from where I used to live. I like going to Jacksonville Landing when I go down there to visit friends. Sorry for all the BS...it's just a blast from the past. lol:)

[Lawn Freak]

I used to work for Austin Outdoor out of Palm Coast. I did fert and spraying for all the roadways and a bunch of other properties in Jax. We also did the install at the Ring Power CAT dealership a little south of you off 95. It's always cool to talk to someone from where I used to live. I like going to Jacksonville Landing when I go down there to visit friends. Sorry for all the BS...it's just a blast from the past. lol:)

Best company ever besides my own:D :laugh:

[DLAWNS]

Best company ever besides my own:D :laugh:

How do you know of them in Kansas?

[Lawn Freak]

How do you know of them in Kansas?

I don't, my name is Austin too.....:cool2:

[DLAWNS]

I don't, my name is Austin too.....:cool2:

Ahhh..I see! lol :laugh: I was confused!

[Lawn Freak]

Ahhh..I see! lol :laugh: I was confused!

Yeah, I guess you're having "one of those days" like I had yesterday. :laugh::waving:

[JMLandscaping]

what type of fuel mileage are you guys getting in these cab over trucks. I talked to a mitsubishi dealer this summer he was saying guys get 16 avg and up to 21 on highway!! I dont know

Also a brand new Fuso w/ a 10ft dump 5 speed manual 4 cyl 5.? liter with 4wd, offroad cooper tires, and a Boss V plow as well as a backpack tool box was going for around 40k, that a 1 ton diesel cab n chassis from the big three!!

[TXNSLighting]

Why arent you using the sides of that rig? Those are two very good rolling billboards!

[South Florida Lawns]

Why arent you using the sides of that rig? Those are two very good rolling billboards!

Its weird but in Florida most box truck setups like this don't have signs on the side. I guess with the umpteen million LCO's on the road down here no one really pay's attention to them or looks for a number. I know I don't have any signs on my truck or trailer, but thats more for security reasons.

[Wesley's Lawn]

Its weird but in Florida most box truck setups like this don't have signs on the side. I guess with the umpteen million LCO's on the road down here no one really pay's attention to them or looks for a number. I know I don't have any signs on my truck or trailer, but thats more for security reasons.

Not sure how florida runs things down there but here you are required by law to have the business name on the truck and trailer. DOT will tag you for not having any signs or lettering.

Great setup by the way.

[freshprince94]

MortonLawn, you have an awesome setup. I envy you! Let us know if you end up getting the GrandStand.

[5kiddaddy]

you got going on man with that truck

[DRBLawnBuster]

Very nice set up!! You have a ton of trimmers/edgers/ poll trimmers lol

[South Florida Lawns]

Very nice set up!! You have a ton of trimmers/edgers/ poll trimmers lol

You almost have to have all that especially down here in Florida where things grow like weeds and you find yourself trimming hedges or palms some times twice a month per property. Its like a never ending jungle down here and your always trying to tame it and keep the properties under control.

[2brothersyardcare]

nice i want a box truck now

[lgyardservices]

Out of the 3 mowers; toro, wright, and walker which do you like best? How do you choose which one to choose on what yards?

[HappyGrasslawncare]

heyy man,
i also am in jacksonville i can tell from most of your pictures that you work on the westside correct?

I also admire your setup and hope to be as big as you one day. mind if i ask how many accounts you have?

-Cam-

[Supper Grassy]

Sweet set up

[mowerdude777]

nice setup esspialy the toro

[MortonLawn]

nice setup esspialy the toro



:cool2: Thank you!

[MortonLawn]

as I was working today, I heard a tornado warning on my worktunes, only to look up to see this. I've never seen one of these before in person, that thing was crazy. Jacksonville florida. :cool2:

[LBLC_LCO]

as I was working today, I heard a tornado warning on my worktunes, only to look up to see this. I've never seen one of these before in person, that thing was crazy. Jacksonville florida. :cool2:


Holy Sh** thats crazy!

Did you take cover or just carry on with business?

[Cuttinitclose]

Id be running like hell! Screw the equipment.

[Junior M]

Holy crap! I'd s#it my pants right there. How far away was it?

[MortonLawn]

Holy crap! I'd s#it my pants right there. How far away was it?

I was probably around 3-4 blocks away from it. It was really close. :dizzy:

[mowerdude777]

:cool2: Thank you!

yep:) :) :)

[Junior M]

I was probably around 3-4 blocks away from it. It was really close. :dizzy:
Dam, how much did it tear up?

[mowerdude777]

as I was working today, I heard a tornado warning on my worktunes, only to look up to see this. I've never seen one of these before in person, that thing was crazy. Jacksonville florida. :cool2:

Good lord, that was one close encounter, a little too close for comfert if you ask me,

[MortonLawn]

Dam, how much did it tear up?

It was a water spout, lucky it didn't hit land. I was working a block away from the river. had a great view of it :)

[93Chevy]

I'd definitely poop my pants if I saw that.

Glad you didn't get hurt!

[gotshakes?]

major sweet setup.

I was on 95 south today when the tornado warning came over the emergency brodcast on the radio. My wife was nervous, we were driving home on the highway and the storm was bad. Solid FL rain, the semi's were leaving wakes on the highway.

Great pic of the twister, I will show her the pic.


I think you have a greater chance getting in a car wreck than a tornado stiking down on you.

[Lawn Enforcer]

Sweet pic! Very close encounter

[MileHigh]

Holy Cow...

[orlawncaresvc]

i notice you got a honda commercial mower. what model is it? how do you like it?

[Dixie Lawns]

really like the setup especially the isuzu.

[rusty_keg_3]

I love your set up... Yea, that tornado pics is sweet.

[MortonLawn]

had a bad accident last Saturday morning. picture says it all.

[South Florida Lawns]

Oh my Troup I sure hope you and your helper are ok. Looks like everythings at loss, if you need anything let my know.

[mowerdude777]

yieks that sux hope you are okay

[G.M.Landscaping]

WOW. Now I know why there was a prayer thread. What did you hit? The damage in the front is on the roof also.

[MortonLawn]

WOW. Now I know why there was a prayer thread. What did you hit? The damage in the front is on the roof also.


a few power poles, some street signs, a fire hydrant, then a pine tree stopped me.:dizzy:

[TGM]

a few power poles, some street signs, a fire hydrant, then a pine tree stopped me.:dizzy:

how did that happen if you don't mind me asking? i used to drive a cabover NPR dump and always wondered how that would do in an accident

[MortonLawn]

how did that happen if you don't mind me asking? i used to drive a cabover NPR dump and always wondered how that would do in an accident



to tell you the truth, Im really not sure what happened. one minute im driving, then all of a sudden im being rushed away in a ambulance. I have a doctors appointment this week to see if we can find out what the problem is. I spent 2 days in the hospital and they couldn't tell me anything. I was knocked out cold the entire time.

[ok4me2xlr8]

to tell you the truth, Im really not sure what happened. one minute im driving, then all of a sudden im being rushed away in a ambulance. I have a doctors appointment this week to see if we can find out what the problem is. I spent 2 days in the hospital and they couldn't tell me anything. I was knocked out cold the entire time.

Wow, Dude sure hope everything is ok! Insurance company should be happy about that one j/k.

[AndyTblc]

holy geez. I'm glad you're alive.
Also, I went a couple pages back and seen the pic of the tornado, that would have gave me a heart attack if I turned around to see that. I'm a trained weather spotter, and I have never seen a tornado as they don't appear in michigan much like other states. What did you do when you seen that, did you just leave your equipment there and hop in the truck and drive? A tornado can move one direction and then all of a sudden move another, and they can move fast. That only looks like it could have been an EF2 which still is pretty powerful.

[MortonLawn]

holy geez. I'm glad you're alive.
Also, I went a couple pages back and seen the pic of the tornado, that would have gave me a heart attack if I turned around to see that. I'm a trained weather spotter, and I have never seen a tornado as they don't appear in michigan much like other states. What did you do when you seen that, did you just leave your equipment there and hop in the truck and drive? A tornado can move one direction and then all of a sudden move another, and they can move fast. That only looks like it could have been an EF2 which still is pretty powerful.



Hey Andy, no actually when I saw the Tornado, I quit what I was doing and watched it to make sure it wasn't coming my way. that actual tornado was moving kinda slow so I didnt really have anything to worry about.

[AndyTblc]

Hey Andy, no actually when I saw the Tornado, I quit what I was doing and watched it to make sure it wasn't coming my way. that actual tornado was moving kinda slow so I didnt really have anything to worry about.

Lol, just sat there and watched it, lol, I would have still been running for cover

[grass guys]

Man sorry to see that... I really liked your setup... looks like your equipment is shot or is it? Hope everything goes well at your Doctor's appt. Did you have a passenger/helper in the truck with you? Did you just black out or what? Keep us informed....

[Landscape Poet]

Ouch!!! I hope you have a good insurance company. It is a shame to review this thread and see your progress and see it wiped out by one accident!

I hope that all goes well for you and you and your doctor are able to figure out what happened! Hope all is well with you!

[MortonLawn]

Man sorry to see that... I really liked your setup... looks like your equipment is shot or is it? Hope everything goes well at your Doctor's appt. Did you have a passenger/helper in the truck with you? Did you just black out or what? Keep us informed....



as far as I know, it looks like I can fix most of the equipment, even both the owners of the mower shop went with me to view the damage I did, they seemed pretty positive about it. Yes, I did have a helper with me that day, even though I had my seat belt on and he didnt, I got the worst of it. I was trapped in the truck for around 30 minutes or so until they got the jaws of life to get me out. I spent 2 days in the hospital and he spent about 4 hours. They were going to life flight me out but couldn't because weather was bad, my helper had to drive himself to the hospital. as far as blacking out, I wish I could get a answer for you, I'm supposed to have a doctors appt I think Friday, I will let you know more about it after that. Thank you all for your concerns, that means a lot to me, I damn near killed myself that morning.

[Lawn Enforcer]

Looks like a terrible accident. Glad you made it! This is a tough situation to be in, but remember-everything happens for a reason. My prayers are with you man!

[MikeRi24]

as we say in the fire service, that looks like it was a nice cut job. But all kidding aside, really glad to hear you're ok. I would be prepared to go through a lot of tests, particularly with your cardiovascular system. Hope everything works out well for you!

[Jason'sLawnCare]

HOLY COW!!!! I'm glad you're ok. You said owners of the mower shop. Are you reffering to Trent and his brother? I'm sure Trent will help a ton. If there's something I can do I would be glad to help as long as my parents approve of course

[MortonLawn]

Just wanted to give you guys a little update. Im trying to get back to where I was before. I finally found me another Isuzu NPR 2002 Turbo Diesel Automatic 14ft box 123,000 Miles on it. We are planning on taking my old box off the wrecked Isuzu and putting it on the new truck. then I'm going to have to arrange the inside of the box with all my racks and such. can't wait to get back to work again. :)

[G.M.Landscaping]

Umm, why are you puting a wrecked box on ? What's wrong with the one in the pic.

[MortonLawn]

Umm, why are you puting a wrecked box on ? What's wrong with the one in the pic.


The cab and chassis took all the damage really, my old box is fixable plus it already has a dovetail ramp on the back. nothing is wrong with the one in the picture, why buy another box when we already have one. truck was a little cheaper with no box on it too.

[Elks]

man, glad to see you are alright. is your insurance company going to pay for the new truck?

[MortonLawn]

man, glad to see you are alright. is your insurance company going to pay for the new truck?


we goofed big time, some how we didn't have collision on the old truck, so no insurance isn't going to help. coming all out of my pocket. :cry:

[MortonLawn]

finally got my Walker back. 2005 Walker with 1,955 hours on it. Looks a lot better than it did after the accident. :weightlifter:

[joef450snowplow]

MortonLawn are you by Fort Myers becuase my half brother lives down there and his son has a landscaping biz called Accu Green i think thats the name he runs a dodge 1500 rumbel bee and a ford f350 dump

[MortonLawn]

MortonLawn are you by Fort Myers becuase my half brother lives down there and his son has a landscaping biz called Accu Green i think thats the name he runs a dodge 1500 rumbel bee and a ford f350 dump

I'm about 5 hours away from Fort Myers.

[Lawn Freak]

Sorry to hear about your truck. Ever figure out what happened?

[MortonLawn]

Sorry to hear about your truck. Ever figure out what happened?


not exactly sure what happened, it's kinda like when you have car troubles, and you take it to the mechanic and nothing happens when he looks at it, it's hard to figure out whats wrong if the mechanic can't see it in person. He did say all the test they ran came out fine. He suggested to come back in 6 weeks for a check up. there is a possibility I had a seizure, if indeed I had one, it will happen again within 6 weeks of each other. There is also a chance I became severely dehydrated too. hopefully it won't happen again. I'm currently not driving, just in case you're wondering hah!

[rcslawncare]

glad to see your ok and on your way again!

[MortonLawn]

received some pictures of the accident from the fire Dept. and a picture of the new truck. one picture I couldnt add of them taking me away on stretcher, was kinda graphic.

[Lawn Freak]

Wow thats crazy.

[Swampy]

Ouch!! Glad you made it out okay.

If you don't mind asking how much did your walkers run you?

[G.M.Landscaping]

I don't see any skid marks. Maybe you did blackout. Looks like you were hauling to do all that damage.

Does your insurance cover all the damage you did. I hope so because I heard replacing telephone poles are very expensive. Add in a fire hydrant also.

[Jason'sLawnCare]

finally got my Walker back. 2005 Walker with 1,955 hours on it. Looks a lot better than it did after the accident. :weightlifter:

Woot woot!! You got a new deck, fuel tank, and body. What else did they have to replace/fix. How did the frame hold up?

I'm glad you got your Walker back.

[MortonLawn]

I don't see any skid marks. Maybe you did blackout. Looks like you were hauling to do all that damage.

Does your insurance cover all the damage you did. I hope so because I heard replacing telephone poles are very expensive. Add in a fire hydrant also.


Yes I did blackout. the person that was riding with me said when I blacked out, my foot was basically stuck on the gas pedal, so we went full speed into the poles and tree. After the tree stopped us, the truck was still accelerating until the back tires exploded. Yes thankfully my insurance will help out paying for all the damage I did. I believe the bill for the poles was $25,000 :cry:

[MortonLawn]

finally got my Isuzu back, now I need to re-paint the inside walls and put all the racks back inside. :)

[old oak lawn]

New truck looks good, glad you came out OK.

[Elks]

looks like your one step closer to getting back to work. did you get the ramps put on this one yet?

[MortonLawn]

looks like your one step closer to getting back to work. did you get the ramps put on this one yet?

we were actually able to use my old box, it just needed some work on the front of it and some new plywood. Ramps already on there. we had to get a new cab and chassis though. Can't wait to get back to work!!!:cool2:

[clean_cut]

Glad your okay man, God was watching over you :angle:

[clean_cut]

Glad your okay man, God was watching over you :angel:

A similar thing happened in my town with a woman who blacked out and ran into a Japanese restaurant, no one was hurt here either.

[Lawn Freak]

Looks good, hope you have a good year.

[MortonLawn]

put some of the racks back inside the box and backed the back wall.

[mowerdude777]

put some of the racks back inside the box and backed the back wall.

looks great good luck this year

[MLAWCARE]

Glad to hear you are okay and your helper. You have a really nice set up!

[T.M. LAWNS]

I'm glad to see your ready to roll again. Everything looks great. Have you gotten any test results back from the doctors? That is some scary s##t to have happened to you! Hope you have a great year. Thumbs Up

[motorscot]

If you had the mowers strapped down would they have been damaged? Just wondering after reading a long thread about straps vs no straps.

No straps=:hammerhead::hammerhead::hammerhead::hammerhead:

[old oak lawn]

If you had the mowers strapped down would they have been damaged? Just wondering after reading a long thread about straps vs no straps.

No straps=:hammerhead::hammerhead::hammerhead::hammerhead:

We don't use straps on our mowers either. Though you would like to know. ----------- Looks good Morton Lawn, Good Luck.

[MortonLawn]

We don't use straps on our mowers either. Though you would like to know. ----------- Looks good Morton Lawn, Good Luck.



Thank you Old Oak! :)

[MortonLawn]

found a picture of them getting me out of the truck.

[DoetschOutdoor]

Its good to see ya made it out of that mess Morton! Your setup looks really good, it makes me and alot of other guys im sure wish that we had box setups. I would love the idea of no trailer yet still having equipment covered up all the time.

[T.Brandon]

Morton, How do you like your walker? Such as the cut on st. augustine etc? I Do you bag year round?

[MortonLawn]

Morton, How do you like your walker? Such as the cut on st. augustine etc? I Do you bag year round?

I love it!! leaves a beautiful cut. yeah I carry it in the truck all the time. I switch off between the Toro and the Walker. great for picking up leaves. we will also use both at the same time. We have a bunch of multiples, one has 11 on one street.

[MortonLawn]

20 Crepe Myrtles.

[mexiking]

Just saw your thread for first time... Started with your jeep... new truck... accident, reborn.. Wow its like a whole book in this thread lol... Hope all is well now and you're back in action.

[B&M]

20 Crepe Myrtles.



Do you trim all your Crepe Myrtles that way? Or Just where height is an issue?

[MileHigh]

Holy Cow..

[MortonLawn]

Do you trim all your Crepe Myrtles that way? Or Just where height is an issue?

where height is a issue.

[B&M]

where height is a issue.

Just making sure... I hate to have to trim them that way, as they should take a tree form. People around here, for some reason do not understand that.

[MortonLawn]

Just making sure... I hate to have to trim them that way, as they should take a tree form. People around here, for some reason do not understand that.


I totally agree.

[MortonLawn]

well I thought I was off to a good start, then this happens to me. I collapsed and had a seizure going to work this morning.

[TGM]

damn man, at least it's not as bad as before. you allergic to diesel fumes?

[mowerdude777]

That sucks

[Nick's Lawn Care]

dang man! you need to get someone to drive for you...

Good Luck, I hope everything goes well in the future!

[Cutting 4eva 21]

Man sorry it happened again, something is definitely going on keep us posted and stay safe.

Brandon

[jeffslawnservice]

That sucks. At least the damage isnt that bad. But I know that here in PA if you have a seizure you cant drive until you have been seisure free for 6 months. Hope everything goes good for you for the rest of the season.

[Lawn Freak]

Man Troup that's not good. I hope things get better. Keep us posted and stay safe!

[ShooterK2]

I just read this entire thread. The poster who said it is like a book is right. This thread has everything!

You'll be in my prayers Troupe, and definitely keep us posted on what happens. God bless.

[Lawn Enforcer]

Wow, hopefully they can figure this out soon! Prayers are with you Morton!

[deerewashed]

again!?!?!?! another accident.....i hope you are ok now

[MortonLawn]

Thanks everyone, I have a Neurologist appt on Tuesday, I'll know more then hopefully. this is getting really frustrating.

[MortonLawn]

I hate to see this! this was my brand new truck too....F'ed up the transmission. :cry:

[MortonLawn]

anyone ever used Nextran for service or parts on their truck? ...these guys are awesome! I would highly recommend using them if you have one near by. :cool2:

[T.M. LAWNS]

Troup did you have another accident? If you did,I hope your alright!

[TGM]

how did you mess the tranny up in a new truck?

[MortonLawn]

how did you mess the tranny up in a new truck?


did you see the pictures? I had another car accident. took a tree down.

[MortonLawn]

Troup did you have another accident? If you did,I hope your alright!


yeah, sadly I sure did. Going back to the doctors tomorrow. Hopefully will know more then.

[TGM]

did you see the pictures? I had another car accident. took a tree down.

yeah, but that shouldn't have screwed the transmission up. ..unless you had frame damage and/or pushed the engine and trans back. it looked more cosmetic in the pictures... i guess it's worse?

[Paradise Landscaping]

I hope everything's ok! I LOVE your NPR! She's beautiful! Keep us posted on your condition, please!

-Tyler

[MortonLawn]

:weightlifter:

[MortonLawn]

:cool2:!!AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[MortonLawn]

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[MortonLawn]

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[T.M. LAWNS]

Troup,everything looks great! Haven't heard from you in a while. Hope everythings going good for you. :waving:

[Lawn Freak]

Looks good. I hope things get better for you Troup.

[Jason'sLawnCare]

Nice work! Are you mowing with the catcher open?

[blakerugg]

i just read the whole 2nd part of the thread (i had seen the thread way before the accident) im glad to hear you made it through the accidents but i hope you figure out if theres a problem or not. however, after seeing the truck destroyed, im confused as to why you'd buy another? why not just a kodiak or something instead of a cabover? after seeing the truck like that, i think its safe to say youre lucky youre alive. with a cabover you dont have nearly as much protection, and personally i can say after seeing your pictures i will never buy one, youre just not protected enough IMO.

[bobcat48]

Looks good.

[MortonLawn]

i just read the whole 2nd part of the thread (i had seen the thread way before the accident) im glad to hear you made it through the accidents but i hope you figure out if theres a problem or not. however, after seeing the truck destroyed, im confused as to why you'd buy another? why not just a kodiak or something instead of a cabover? after seeing the truck like that, i think its safe to say youre lucky youre alive. with a cabover you dont have nearly as much protection, and personally i can say after seeing your pictures i will never buy one, youre just not protected enough IMO.


Its not as bad as you think. Unfortunately I drove straight at a Tree. It did pretty good for what It went through, Im still here right?

[MortonLawn]

I bought another because I absolutely love these trucks!! :cool2:

[blakerugg]

Its not as bad as you think. Unfortunately I drove straight at a Tree. It did pretty good for what It went through, Im still here right?

I bought another because I absolutely love these trucks!! :cool2:

hey man whatever works best for u. i may be the fool here who has never even driven one before lol :nono: but thats just my first thought when looking at it, that id like to have more protection in the front. anyway, from what ive seen u do awesome work, so keep it up and have a great season :waving:

[MortonLawn]

I hit that tree pretty dam hard and ran clean through a power pole, excuse the language....It did pretty good I thought.

[MortonLawn]

Nice work! Are you mowing with the catcher open?

yes sir. Catcher is open

[MortonLawn]

new OCDC for my Toro.