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Spread axle ratings

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by PacManTrap, Oct 19, 2016.

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  1. Oct 19, 2016 #1
    PacManTrap

    PacManTrap Light Load Member

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    trying to see the axle ratings for a
    8ft spread?
    9ft spread?
    10ft or longer spread?
    Thanks for all your input
     
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  3. Oct 19, 2016 #2
    SAdriver

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    Bridge Formula Table in road atlas shows

    2 axles seperation in feet
    8 or less - 34000
    More than 8 - 38000
    9 - 39000
    10 - 40000
     
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  4. Oct 19, 2016 #3
    Toothpick1

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    Yep, Randy McNally Motor Carriers Atlas.... lots of good info in there. Everyone ought to have one. ;)
     
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  5. Oct 19, 2016 #4
    Ruthless

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    You still looking for a spread axle van? Or speccing a new one?
     
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  7. Oct 21, 2016 #5
    Bill51

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  8. Oct 21, 2016 #6
    x1Heavy

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    10 feet spread = 40K anywhere, even Louisana Scales since they don't count that high. All they can see is a gator from here to there. he he he.
     
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  9. Nov 15, 2016 #7
    PacManTrap

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    Yessir Im still looking for one. do you have one for sale?
     
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  10. Nov 15, 2016 #8
    Ruthless

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    I bought a sliding tandem. I don't do van work much-
    Just was being nosey
     
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  11. May 5, 2017 #9
    PacManTrap

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    Finally got my trailer finished
     

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  12. May 5, 2017 #10
    XKI

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    Yes,PacMan Trap all that infro was correct...
    And man that is one nice new box.
    Congratulations and many a safe mile with it...
     
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