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Old 01-28-2009, 11:44 AM
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Default Flatbed empty weights

What is everyone's empty weight here that runs flatbed? I'm just trying to compare with mine.

359 Pete w/240" wheelbase
120 gal tanks
63" bunk
Aluminum rims

Fontaine combo flatbed
10 chains, 10 binders, 1 set of lumber tarps, 1 toolbox (60"x24")in between the spreads (drivers side).
Headboard.
Steel rims

I'm 31,500 lbs full of fuel.

Now I'd like to add another toolbox and get a set of steel tarps but I'm concerned about being to heavy on my empty weight. I could counter the additional weight by putting aluminum rims on the trailer but I have to watch what I spend in these times.

*Although I asked empty weights of flatbed everyone feel free to comment if you have a suggestion*
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Old 01-28-2009, 12:05 PM
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I am trying to contact Rosty. Please call me @ 1-800-282-4277 or read your email. Thanks & take care out in that terrible weather
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Old 01-28-2009, 01:07 PM
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I am trying to contact Rosty. Please call me @ 1-800-282-4277 or read your email. Thanks & take care out in that terrible weather
Got it and responded, thanks.
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Old 01-28-2009, 04:29 PM
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W900 KW with APU
Full rear fenders
72" sleeper
2-150 tanks

50' Doonan Steel Step
Headboard
14 chains,14 binders, 12 straps and set of steel tarps
6 portable straps

33,600 full of fuel

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Old 01-29-2009, 01:42 AM
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2006 Freightliner Columbia
single 150 gallon tank
all steel wheels
1-3 door cabinet style headache rack
2-tarp caddies
full set of steel tarps
full set of lumber tarps

Transcraft combo
96"x48'
spread axle all steel wheels

28,700 pounds full of fuel
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Old 01-29-2009, 02:11 AM
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1999 Volvo 770 (77" bunk)
12L volvo engine
13 speed
232" wheelbase
Moose bumper(~300 lbs or so)
120 gallon tanks full
Fontaine 5th wheel
Headache rack
Lots of tools/spare parts

06 all aluminum east stepdeck
aluminum wheels
two tool boxes

16 binders
440 feet of chain(mostly 5/16 some 3/8)
4 piece lumber tarp plus a smoke tarp
18 straps
24 corner caps
4 4" strap ratchets
100 bungee straps

comes in at 31,940 with both of us in it. The trailer with no gear weighed 9420 with one box. Probably 9500 with the two boxes. The truck weighed about 21,200 before any gear or headache rack. So that means my gear weighs about 1,240 lbs(does that sound right?). I'm going to add a third box and tire chains. I expect my final weight to be around 32,500.

Loaded 27,440 FBM of lumber the other day and I was 100 lbs under gross. Axled out very well too.

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2001 Western Star
dual 142 fuel tanks
244" wb
all aluminum wheels
headache rack w/10 3/8" chains and 10 ratchet binders
tons of tools, straps, portable winches, etc

2003 Transcraft
48'x96"
10' spread
3 boxes
set of lumber tarps
set of utility tarps

total weight with me, my dog, all my junk and full of fuel..........31,880

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Old 01-30-2009, 12:28 AM
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1999 FL Classic XL
N-14
13 Speed
6 Aluminum Wheels (Tall 24.5's)
130 Gallon Fuel Tanks

2005 Wilson 48X102 Combo
4 Aluminum Wheels (Tall 24.5's)
1 set 4' Steel Tarps
1 set 6' Drop Tarps (8' tarps are for suckers)
2 big tool boxes
Aero headboard (For Sidekit)
Full Sidekit
12 3/8" 20 foot chains
12 Ratchet Binders
4 Over Center Binders
14 Straps
4 Portable Ratchet Straps

Plenty of tools and spare parts.

Empty weight 32,300 with side kit on board
31,860 without side kit on board. That tarp is one heavy mother!
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Old 01-30-2009, 12:58 AM
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devil, is your trailer all steel or a combo?
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t-600 kw
72 inch bunk
½ fenders
24 inch saddle box
Headache rack
2 120 gallon fuel tanks
aluminum wheels

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48x102 spread
Steel wheels
Toolbox
Spare tire rack with tire


Full of fuel with me 29,800
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