Lightest 53 footer

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  1. Swift09

    Swift09 Light Load Member

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    What's the lightest aluminum 53 you've heard of? I was interested in a Reitnouer MaxLite, but was told it's not heavy duty enough for steel hauling.
     
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  3. Carlinho

    Carlinho Bobtail Member

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    I was 31900 on a 53 utility combo flatbed full of fuel and all my crap... 31350 on a 48 Fontaine aluminum flat with the same specs as far as boxes and stuff if you are not all in on aluminum look into it because it might not be worth the extra cash for a not so great weight reduction
     
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  4. kylefitzy

    kylefitzy Road Train Member

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    You need to carry more stuff! I’m 34k with a 53’ combo utility. 076DB922-B5FE-4F31-BC01-412B2EF1F7BF.jpeg
     
  5. Carlinho

    Carlinho Bobtail Member

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    Haha I already feel like I carry more than I need sometimes.... until I need it then I’m glad I kept it
     
  6. Michael H

    Michael H Medium Load Member

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    Maybe I have too much junk, or too many creature comforts inside. I run a utility 45x96 with four boxes and here's where I sit with 1/2 tanks.
     

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  7. cke

    cke Road Train Member

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    What does it say
     
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  8. singlescrewshaker

    singlescrewshaker Road Train Member

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    The man with the 45x96 is at 31,120lbs..

    If that's what you was ask'n.. :D
     
  9. cke

    cke Road Train Member

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    Yep. Thank you
     
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  10. singlescrewshaker

    singlescrewshaker Road Train Member

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    So I was just putz'n around & seen a 53' Fontaine Revolution, coil pack, fixed spread, & steelies on the inside weighing in at 9240lb..

    Hard to read but try blowing it up. Looks like 9240lb..?

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  11. Carlinho

    Carlinho Bobtail Member

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    I wouldn’t trust those too much... my 48 says 9340
     
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