Divisible loads......

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  1. nikmirbre

    nikmirbre Road Train Member

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    Ive looked everywhere and cant find the information. Im trying to pick up some kind of tractor in Kansas headed to NC. But at 35500lbs it puts me overweight. I say that its 35500 with 4 of the 8 tires removed and would be sitting on my deck somewhere. Id have to get permits anyway because its over width but, Can permit it with the tires separate? It is some kinda of farm tractor(agriculture)

    I know the rules for divisible loads but, there are states that allow you to do things like haul a wheel loader or a d7 overweight and can haul the bucket or blade separately and not be considered divisible.

    How do I find this information?
     
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  3. sbaumann14

    sbaumann14 Road Train Member

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    In the front of your atlas ( u do have one right?) is a list of phone numbers for each state’s DOT. Pick up the phone and get busy
     
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  4. nikmirbre

    nikmirbre Road Train Member

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    Thank you and im sure they will help....... and thats what I did.
     
  5. nikmirbre

    nikmirbre Road Train Member

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    I went state by state along the route.....doesnt matter what the other states allow because Kansas says no.....
     
  6. Judge

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    I thought you were allowed to put the tires of the tractor on your trailer, I see that alot, usually 2 on front 2 on rear.
     
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  7. nikmirbre

    nikmirbre Road Train Member

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    Yea I guess you are if it doesn’t put you overweight…. Few states allow it, most dont. I thought there was a type of agricultural exemption.
     
  8. xsetra

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    Can you leave the tires attached. Then they are part of the load, get a wider permit.
     
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  9. SoulScream84

    SoulScream84 Road Train Member

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    It may vary by state, but I know in some states all removable components have to be removed and overweight permit is based on that number.
     
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  10. snowwy

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    If the state is divisible. And allows overweight. I don't think it matters.
     
  11. TripleSix

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    That gets expensive. Usually, the tires come off to save you money on the route miles (permit cost), possible different curfew regs for bigger loads, plus the pilot car(s) which are gonna hit the wallet at $1.50/mile plus overnight pay.
     
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