Step deck: the differences?

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by IluvCATS, Mar 21, 2017.

  1. Razororange

    Razororange Road Train Member

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2011
    Messages:
    2,475
    Thanks Received:
    23,542
    Location:
    Milwaukee, WI
    0
    Is this like Price is Right? Do I get to spin a wheel and win a prize?
     
    MJ1657, johndeere4020 and snowman_w900 Thank this.
  2. cnsper

    cnsper Road Train Member

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2014
    Messages:
    5,869
    Thanks Received:
    27,421
    0
    You just have to guess which one of us has the prize and it switches trucks.
     
  3. snowman_w900

    snowman_w900 Road Train Member

    Joined:
    Nov 25, 2010
    Messages:
    4,418
    Thanks Received:
    81,024
    0
    I will be dressed like bob barker. You cant miss me
     
    1951 ford, Ruthless, cnsper and 3 others Thank this.
  4. Razororange

    Razororange Road Train Member

    Joined:
    Dec 20, 2011
    Messages:
    2,475
    Thanks Received:
    23,542
    Location:
    Milwaukee, WI
    0
    I hope it's a new refrigerator. Mostly to see you guys trying to wedge it through the doors.
     
    johndeere4020 and snowman_w900 Thank this.
  5. cnsper

    cnsper Road Train Member

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2014
    Messages:
    5,869
    Thanks Received:
    27,421
    0
    Lol. I just did that three days ago
     
  6. TripleSix

    TripleSix God of Roads

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2009
    Messages:
    18,370
    Thanks Received:
    128,436
    Location:
    Copied in Hell
    0
    image.jpeg
    My favorite game show. I got 4,3,2,1

    Manuela has mankillers. I have a weakness for mankillers. Gwendolyn is plain hawt. Amber is sweet, but she has a 2 pull rip cord and going to lose the battle of the bulge. Rachel has no arse, just a slit in her lower back. That's what gives her that blocky look.
     
    sawmill, rank, snowman_w900 and 2 others Thank this.
  7. Zeviander

    Zeviander Road Train Member

    Joined:
    Jan 23, 2015
    Messages:
    4,887
    Thanks Received:
    36,995
    Location:
    Winnipeg, MB, CA
    0
    We use the curved Ergobar or whatever it's called. I usually just have to move the truck to get the last couple notches. Our steps are ancient and the winches I think were from an era of short, straight bars.
     
    MJ1657 and johndeere4020 Thank this.
  8. rank

    rank Road Train Member

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2010
    Messages:
    9,916
    Thanks Received:
    113,498
    Location:
    50 miles north of Rochester, NY
    0
    I think longer straps was mentioned (heavier and more tag end to deal with on a short load). So that leaves swing distance, (5th wheel farther back, mud flaps getting ripped off, less weight on steers, potential length concerns).
     
    Last edited: Mar 23, 2017
    MJ1657, johndeere4020 and DDlighttruck Thank this.
  9. rank

    rank Road Train Member

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2010
    Messages:
    9,916
    Thanks Received:
    113,498
    Location:
    50 miles north of Rochester, NY
    0
    ......Most steps have an 11 ft upper deck so the longest piece you can carry on a 48 ft step without levelers or rear overhang is ~37 feet. Longest piece on a 53 would be 42 ft. Carry levelers all the time can be a PITA
     
    Hurst and MJ1657 Thank this.
  10. MJ1657

    MJ1657 Road Train Member

    Joined:
    Jan 28, 2012
    Messages:
    7,521
    Thanks Received:
    50,151
    Location:
    Isanti, MN
    0
    Short bar is what I use. I carry a long bar but usually only use it as a pry bar when needed for the most part.