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Not sure about my truck weight

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Erjonb, Sep 22, 2020.

  1. Sep 22, 2020 #1
    Erjonb

    Erjonb Light Load Member

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    Hello, what's the difference between 38000 Rear and 40000 Rear? Thanks be safe
     
    Erjonb, Sep 22, 2020
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  3. Sep 22, 2020 #2
    Razorwyr

    Razorwyr Road Train Member

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    About a 2000 lb rating..... i assume you know that, so what are you actually asking?
     
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  4. Sep 22, 2020 #3
    Erjonb

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    I mean if it is 38000 Rear, Whats the max weight that truck can have, 80000 or less?
     
    Erjonb, Sep 22, 2020
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  5. Sep 22, 2020 #4
    ZVar

    ZVar Road Train Member

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    Depends on the number of axles on the trailer....
     
    ZVar, Sep 22, 2020
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  7. Sep 22, 2020 #5
    Erjonb

    Erjonb Light Load Member

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    2 axle
     
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  8. Sep 22, 2020 #6
    God prefers Diesels

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    A 40k rear is just heavier duty than a 38k rear. But there's also a rating for your suspension too. Are you trying to figure out what your truck and trailer is capable of?
     
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  9. Sep 22, 2020 #7
    AModelCat

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    Assuming its a typical American OTR setup you're not going to be legal for more than 34k on the drive axles anyways.

    The higher the axle rating, the heavier the axle housings and internals are.
     
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