Used Prime Flats.....

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by ReeferOhio, Oct 21, 2014.

  1. ReeferOhio

    ReeferOhio Medium Load Member

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    So I came across some used Reitnouer flats at prime (pedigree truck sales). The spreads are moved up three feet though, that should change the bridge on the whole truck not allowing you to gross as much weight right? Or am I over thinking this? [​IMG]
     
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  3. nb629

    nb629 Light Load Member

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    Maybe they were 53' flats
     
  4. ReeferOhio

    ReeferOhio Medium Load Member

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    no 48'x102's. They have a bunch of them, some are big bubba's. But defiantly 48's
     
  5. TruckNorris

    TruckNorris Light Load Member

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    I don't think 3 feet would mess up the gross to much, look at pup trailers, there still allowed 20k on single axel I thought, so my assumption would be still 80k total, 12k, 34k, then 20k on each trailer axel. Not site the point though, unless it was to make it easier to scale for something? Not sure.
     
  6. kylefitzy

    kylefitzy Road Train Member

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    We can bridge/scale 80k with 45' flats with the spreads set at the back and set forward 2/3 feet for a forklift kit. It should be fine.
     
  7. purpleprime

    purpleprime Medium Load Member

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    I know nothing about flats and axle placement so I won't pretend I do however I would bet money prime did not use trailers they couldn't gross 80,000 on
     
  8. Cluck Cluck

    Cluck Cluck LTL Wizard

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    You can gross 80 on a 40 dump trailer. Closed tandem.
     
  9. snowwy

    snowwy Road Train Member

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    would have to know your bridge. but i'm guessing you could haul the max gross. just won't be able to haul heavier. as in 84,000 that bridge allows with a standard traler.

    i could see the spread moved forward for cali kingpin on a 53, like what system pulls, but what would be the purpose on a 48?
     
  10. tsavory

    tsavory Road Train Member

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    Not sure why but alot of our 48' are put forward as well and some are all the way back. I still pull 80 and alotted 20 and 20 on trailer never had anyone say anything about breaking bridge laws.
     
  11. ReeferOhio

    ReeferOhio Medium Load Member

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    I guess that all makes sense. Was just thinking of the overall bridge of the trailer and truck, it's a big bubba it will do 100k on the deck. I'm not worried about the trailer just the laws. Thanks for the replies.
     
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