Maximum gross vehicle weight When pulling a set of pup trailers

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  1. waldo726

    waldo726 Bobtail Member

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    how much does a dolly for pulling 2 pups weigh
     
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  3. Redtwin

    Redtwin Road Train Member

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    Too much when trying to push it across a potholed dirt lot.

    Seriously though, they have different configurations so it's best to look at the plate.
     
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  6. Brandonpdx

    Brandonpdx Road Train Member

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    I thought they were closer to 3,000. Empty Old Dominion set with a 2-axle day cab was around 36k IIRC. Only 80k gross allowed like normal. Triples tractors are usually plated for 105,000
     
  7. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    Not all dollies are created equal.

    One of these is definitely lighter than the other.
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  8. Brandonpdx

    Brandonpdx Road Train Member

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    I used to enjoy picking out my favorite gear and building a set to hit the road. I think UPS has the coolest equipment out of everybody though. Not that I’ll ever be using it but their converter gear are really unique.
     
  9. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    UPS parcel uses a custom setup. The dollies and pintles are designed to connect lower. The freight side on the other hand uses equipment more in line with other carriers that run doubles.
     
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