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Again, I don't know spread axles, but many trucks have a dump valve to release the airbags on one of the axles(Is it the front, or can both axles be controled?). Does your trainer's truck have this?
How does a spread perform on a narrow and windy road like US20?
These are things I am going to need to learn if I go flatbedding! It is the directions I taking because I was need good a negotiating with lumpers and grocery warehouses! :sad:
So your trainer's truck has a CAT engine. How much power?
Thanks
I don't really know how to discribe it, but the spread is a little challenging. Backing it is different from a 53' box and turns are slightly wider unless you have an air ride with a dump valve like my trainer has. When you dump the air in the rear bags, your pivot point becomes the front axle and thefore making it real easy to turn. It pulls just fine including while on U.S. 20. Just has to watch it close as it will try to track wide on you.Originally Posted by danske
What are the challenges with a 45' spread axle trailer over a 53' sliding tandem? I never pulled a spread, but I understand that there is more scrub and tire wear in tight turns. But, a 53' has the issue of watching for tail swing, the tandem slider can bind and be difficult to operate by yourself(this is where it is real nice to have a team partner), and the tandems are generally rated at 34,000 lbs. A 53' trailer and long wheelbase truck are real fun in an old yard designed for shorter equipment! :shock: Again, I don't know spread axles, but many trucks have a dump valve to release the airbags on one of the axles(Is it the front, or can both axles be controled?). Does your trainer's truck have this?
How does a spread perform on a narrow and windy road like US20?
These are things I am going to need to learn if I go flatbedding! It is the directions I taking because I was need good a negotiating with lumpers and grocery warehouses! :sad:
So your trainer's truck has a CAT engine. How much power?
Thanks