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Discussion in 'Melton' started by Schism, Feb 18, 2014.

  1. Feb 18, 2014 #1
    Schism

    Schism Light Load Member

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    Hey folks ,

    Im wondering what the typical length of a Melton rig is , tractor an trailer .
    Melton is using 45 and 48' trailers? Slide tandems and not splits ?

    There is quite a bit of recruitment activity on NH Craigslist , has been for weeks now .
     
    Schism, Feb 18, 2014
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  3. Feb 18, 2014 #2
    saddleup

    saddleup Light Load Member

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    most the flats i see are 53 ft
     
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  4. Feb 18, 2014 #3
    jsprocket

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    What, nothing on our trucks slide. Split axle trailer, fixed 5th wheel and 48 and 53 foot. If there's a 45 I sure never seen it or heard of it.
     
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    Schism Thanks this.
  5. Feb 18, 2014 #4
    Schism

    Schism Light Load Member

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    So...With 48s and 53s.... and the various tractors used...what's total length ?

    I'm just trying to get idea of the differences getting into trucking after school is done this week.

    I've been driving a single screw International Daycab pulling a 48' dry van trailer and a Freightliner Daycab with
    2 drive axles...pulling a 45' flatbed trailer with tandems. Both trucks have eaton 10 speeds.

    As far as I know both of the schools trucks are 60' range .
     
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  7. Feb 18, 2014 #5
    jsprocket

    jsprocket Heavy Load Member

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    That's a good question never really thought about it. Only ever worry about load length, width and height
     
    jsprocket, Feb 18, 2014
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  8. Feb 18, 2014 #6
    Army91W

    Army91W Heavy Load Member

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    And with Melton the length may change but the wheel base is the same on either. They're both California legal.
     
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  9. Feb 18, 2014 #7
    Mrh2008

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    Just a guess, I've never measured it. I'd say around 67' with a 53' trailer.
     
    Mrh2008, Feb 18, 2014
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