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Thread: DROPDECK AXEL WEIGHT LIMIT

  1. 09-29-2007 10:51 AM #1
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    Default DROPDECK AXEL WEIGHT LIMIT

    WHAT IS THE LEGAL WEIGH LIMIT ON REAR AXELS OF A SPREAD AXEL DROP DECK?

    WITH TIRE SIZE 255/70R-22.5
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    20,000 pounds per axle without permits.
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  3. 09-29-2007 11:54 AM #3
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    SO IT WILL THE SAME AS A FLAT BED
    EVENTHOUHG TIRE SIZE IS DIFFERENT.
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    THANKS FOR THE INPUT GMAN.

    I ALLREADY HAVE A LOAN APROVED AND NEED AS MUCH INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE TO CHOOSE BETWEEN A FLATBED AND A STEP DECK.
    I HAVE EXPERIENCE IN FLAT BED BUT NEVER HAUL A DROP DECK.

    ANY IMPUT WILL BE APRECIATED.
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    Axle weights are the same regardless of the type of trailer. Keep in mind that if you run Canada, you may not be legal in some provinces with a 10'1" spread axle.

    By the way, that is the same size tire as I wear on my step deck. What brand do you plan on buying?
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    IS A 1995 TRAIL KING 48'X102' $13,500
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    What GMAN said.

    I think you'll find if you take the tire weight rating off the sidewall and multiply by 8 tires on the 2 rear axles, the result exceeds 40,000 lbs. If for some reason your tires add up to less than 40,000 lbs, some DOT guy may have an issue (if he notices).
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    I load trucks for a living right now and a lot of guys are going to drop decks! One told me last night me has made more money this year with his drop deck! When I retire in 90 days I will buy a drop deck (with load levelers).
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    I've been seing alot more on the road. Maybe people have been reading my posts here. I should shut up.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pigrider
    I load trucks for a living right now and a lot of guys are going to drop decks! One told me last night me has made more money this year with his drop deck! When I retire in 90 days I will buy a drop deck (with load levelers).
    What advantages does a drop-deck hold over a regular flatbed ?
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    flats are better
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    Quote Originally Posted by rank
    flats are better
    Not very informative, I'm afraid....but thanks anyway.
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  13. 10-01-2007 04:29 AM #13
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    sorry but i'm through spouting the advantages of step decks. :?
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