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I have a few questions about step decks

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by scoobertdoo, Aug 8, 2023.

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  1. Aug 10, 2023 #31
    scoobertdoo

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    Was supposed to say 60". Sorry.
     
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  3. Aug 10, 2023 #32
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    Lol, right..
    It's gonna be 40"-41" high imo..
    That puma he asked about is on 22.5 rubber..

    Even my 17.5 tire is 36" tall, 34.5" in the center when all the camber is gone..
     
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  4. Aug 10, 2023 #33
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    I had a Fontaine that was 38” and a transcraft that was 40” I think it was. You can get some as short as 30” but the small tires, hubs and brakes are a big trade off for a 30” deck. My Fontaine and transcrap had 22.5’s.
     
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  5. Aug 10, 2023 #34
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    Run Transcrap 53’ combo step. 10 over 42. They are a bit heavy. 11400 before boxes/trays, plus we add pole pockets in them.
     
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  7. Aug 10, 2023 #35
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    Mine was a 50’. 10 top, 40 bottom.
     
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    That weight is with fixed Cali axles.
     
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  9. Aug 10, 2023 #37
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    Mine had a sliding rear axle. It was pretty close to the same weight.
     
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  10. Aug 10, 2023 #38
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    Do only combo or steel get that low on 22.5? I'd consider giving up them 2 inches for an aluminum 38" deck height on 22.5..

    Getting fed up with 17.5's..

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  11. Aug 10, 2023 #39
    Jubal Early Times

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    My Fontaine was all steel. The transcraft was a combo. I think the Fontaine aluminum was around 38” too, but I never had an all aluminum step
     
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  12. Aug 11, 2023 #40
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    Thanks in no small part to this thread. I have decided to get a flat bed instead of a step.
    There were many correct statements made about the availability of loads for a step decker versus flat.
    I realize that the consensus seems to heavily. Go towards a 48 foot with a spread.
    I think I will be getting in Is aluminum fifty three with a rear slider.
    I am looking at the brand east.
    What is the best load board to use for flatbed?
     
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