Transcraft trailer

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  1. cowboy655

    cowboy655 Bobtail Member

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    The company I work for has a transcraft super beam trailer double axle and double beams does anybody got an idea of what the maxx weight it can handle is. Got a press part that weighs 63000lbs trying to figure out if the trailer will handle it
    Thanks
     
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  3. The Admiral

    The Admiral Heavy Load Member

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    How long is the piece? I probably would put it on and not worry about it.
     
  4. cowboy655

    cowboy655 Bobtail Member

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    Ya its not that long 15 ft I think still going to have to have over weight permets going to put me around 83000
     
  5. baha

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    Look at plate with VIN stamped on it, Gross wt. that your trailer is built to haul will be stamped on it most are 80,000 but fleet type may only have 60 or 70,000 frame rating?
     
  6. cowboy655

    cowboy655 Bobtail Member

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    ya I tried that the plate is wore out to the point I can't read it
     
  7. Rontonio

    Rontonio Road Train Member

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    You only weigh 20000 empty?
     
  8. cnsper

    cnsper Road Train Member

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    you are going to need more axles. the trailer probably weighs around nine to ten thousand pounds alone and your truck is going to weigh around 22 23 so that would put you closer to 96 thousand then 83,000
     
  9. As someone who owns a transcraft. Unless you are running a triaxle. I would not suggest putting that 63,000lb 15' long press. On a spread or close tandum.
    The trailer will not last, if not crack in front of your first trailer axle from weight.. Due to the design, The trailer has a tendency to. " hammock swing" with heavy short loads. The frame& axle connections don't do well to metal fatigue. Or swinging as you drive down the road.

    Just a heads up
    How wide is this press? Will it touch both frame rails on the deck?
     
  10. The Admiral

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    It depends what states you are going to be in as far as whether or not you can get permits. A good many of those trailers are rated at over 70,000# in 4'. For a one time load I would not worry about the trailer. You do want the piece supported by the main beam. Your may have to use 4X4's or 6X6's between the floor and the piece.
     
  11. cowboy655

    cowboy655 Bobtail Member

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    Ya will use 4x4's always do, don't have exact measurements yet but its around 15ft long and 6 ft wide going to ky from ga
     
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