Are super 40's enough?

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Old 04-23-2009, 02:50 PM
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I haul grain in southern Alberta and do a lot of on farm pick ups in some less than ideal conditions. I'm looking a t a newer truck and the dealer is telling me that super 40's will be fine. Are they, or do I need full blown 46's? I'm usually grossing 63,500kgs but have "accidentally" loaded a touch more on occasion!
 
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Old 04-23-2009, 03:48 PM
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Super 40's are rated for 140,000 lbs, which is right at 63,500 kg's. You should be fine with a "touch" more. There are actually single axles out there that can handle that weight as well.
 
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Old 04-24-2009, 04:53 PM
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Thanks. I'll try to keep it under 70,000kgs.
 
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Old 04-25-2009, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Bull
I haul grain in southern Alberta and do a lot of on farm pick ups in some less than ideal conditions. I'm looking a t a newer truck and the dealer is telling me that super 40's will be fine. Are they, or do I need full blown 46's? I'm usually grossing 63,500kgs but have "accidentally" loaded a touch more on occasion!

Do you, by any chance, work for Night Runners Express, out of Killam ?
 
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Old 04-28-2009, 02:24 PM
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Nope, I try not to do much night running. Shoveling grain in the dark sucks. Never even heard of Killam!
 

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