Illinois -- buying a 3+1 axle lowboy?

Ichudov,

7 axles in IL is going to depend on your configuration, but you can plan on 20k an axle on permit- so long as your steer is rated for it. Otherwise rating of the steer and 40k on tandem. I pull a 3+1 regularly through IL and I can get 60k on the tridem and 20k on my booster. My last truck and trailer setup was a single framed 3 axle tractor and 3 axle 53' lowboy that had a 29' well. Empty weight was 38k. My current setup is a 4 axle heavy haul tractor- double framed, big steer and pusher with a 55 ton 3+1 lowboy. Empty weight is 54k. So I have axles for 160k but it will depend on what states your operating in as to how much you can haul. Out west in a handful of states I can scale a machine weighing 105k. Most other places its about 98k depending on what the machine is and where the weight rides. As far as pitfalls well there are ups and downs to each industry. Just make sure and read your permits thoroughly and pay attention to the routes. I've been running a trail king trailer for the last few years. Pretty solid rig. I have an Alpha on order due in next week, we'll see how it goes. Good luck.