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  1. Tavo45

    Tavo45 Bobtail Member

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    What is the maximum allowable weight for a tandem tandem combination in Canada and how do you split it between steering , drives and trailer axles ? In the U.S. for example 80.000 Lbs. is split up 12.000 , 34.000 , 34.000
     
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  3. Phantom Trucker

    Phantom Trucker Medium Load Member

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    5,500 KGS Steers
    17,000 KGS Drives
    17,000 KGS Trailer Tandems
     
  4. RDBG

    RDBG Medium Load Member

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    Same for the steers 37,500 on drives and bogeys
     
  5. Tavo45

    Tavo45 Bobtail Member

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    Thank you Sir .
     
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    Tavo45 Bobtail Member

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    Thank you Sir.
     
  7. mudflap77

    mudflap77 Heavy Load Member

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    Depends where you are. But the above #'s are legal across Canada.
     
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  8. aaronpeterbilt3787

    aaronpeterbilt3787 Medium Load Member

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    Ontario is slightly higher. Max for tandem is 41300 kg gross. You can go up to 17900 on a set of tandems in Ontario.
     
  9. Snoopycda

    Snoopycda Medium Load Member

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    This is an explanation I use for our drivers. If that is what you are asking, I hope it helps.
    When loading 48- and 53-foot trailers with tandem axles, you must keep
    weights to 1000 pounds or less per foot of trailer used. Pallets or totes cannot
    weigh more than 2000 pounds each for side by side, front to back loading.
    If your pallets or totes weigh more than 2000 pounds, you must spread the
    weight out to keep the 1000 pounds per foot formula. This could mean loading
    one single in center then two side by side, then one single and two side by side,
    etcetera. Using extra logistic bars to move weight to the rear of the trailer,
    keeping the 1000 pounds per foot formula, is also acceptable.
    When loading Tri-Axle equipped trailers, the rear half can be loaded to 1200
    pounds per foot of trailer using the same principles outlined above.
    **48 and 53 ft tandem axle trailers can only be loaded to
    45-48,000 pounds MAXIMUM payload.**
    ***ALL LOADS APPROACHING MAXIMUM WEIGHT MUST BE SCALED***
     
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  10. Tavo45

    Tavo45 Bobtail Member

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    Thank you very much for a very detailed response, much appreciated.
     
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    Tavo45 Bobtail Member

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    Thanks
     
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