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Old 04-28-2017, 01:58 PM
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Suggestions for models will be seriously considered.
...what can I say?...if you feel like measuring a piece of equipment...please do!

Realistically, I prefer to work from basic photo views of each "side" of a vehicle of equipment.
(right, left, front, back, top)
close ups and details shots are bonus...as are angled views.

If I have perpendicular views of each side, with little distortion,
I can usually extrapolate dimensions based on one or two known measurements.
For example, if I know the vehicle's wheel rim diameter, and tire size,
I can figure out the basic overall length, height, etc within a side view photo of the vehicle.
Trick is finding out the exact wheel and tire size!

If I have the make and type of vehicle, or actual model number, I can sometimes look up dimensions.
But...the more actual measurements I have (of any part of the equipment) the better!
Especially if photos of the item come with the measurements.

Measures by themselves, don't work unless I know the exact equipment they apply to.
So photos of whatever you measure, are also appreciated.
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