[ISMAR132]

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

WITH TIRE SIZE 255/70R-22.5

[GMAN]

20,000 pounds per axle without permits.

[ISMAR132]

SO IT WILL THE SAME AS A FLAT BED
EVENTHOUHG TIRE SIZE IS DIFFERENT.

[ISMAR132]

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.

[GMAN]

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?

[ISMAR132]

IS A 1995 TRAIL KING 48'X102' $13,500

[rank]

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).

[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).

[rank]

I've been seing alot more on the road. Maybe people have been reading my posts here. I should shut up.

[Graymist]

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 ?