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Headache Rack and Wheelbase

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by seahorse, Mar 1, 2012.

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  1. Mar 3, 2012 #11
    cpassey

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    300" sounds better... especially if you might be hauling loads that hang off the front of the trailer... Like I do with 60' laminated beams on a 48' trailer... I have 5-6 feet over the nose of trailer... It adds a little extra joy when turning....
     
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  3. Mar 3, 2012 #12
    Truck609

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    That wheelbase is too short in my opinion. You need to be able to hang off the front of the trailer. IMHO you need to be able to hang 6 feet off the front.....much more versatile that way. You can get by with less (like I have to do now) but its much easier flatbedding when you are able to hang 6 feet without any worries.
     
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  4. Mar 4, 2012 #13
    American-Trucker

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    i'm not 100% sure but i beleive our trucks have a 270" wheel base



    American Trucker
     
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  5. Mar 4, 2012 #14
    seahorse

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    I know the company truck I used to drive was a 226" wheelbase but the trailer had a head board and the tractor had no head ache rack. The Truck I am looking at is listed at 224" and the exhaust is behind the cab. I think I will pass on this one and try to get at least 236" or 240" as I think long wheel base gives a better ride anyway.I live in the north east where a tractor with a 260" wheelbase may not be too handy at times. thanks for the feedback.:biggrin_25511:
     
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  7. Mar 4, 2012 #15
    SHC

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    My truck has a 270" wheelbase and I run in the Northeast all the time......right in and right out lol
     
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  8. Mar 4, 2012 #16
    Prairie Boy

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    They are NOT required in Canada. Canada has adopted Load Securement Standard 10 that also is in place in the USA and Mexico.
     
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  9. Mar 4, 2012 #17
    Prairie Boy

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    Is the front axle set back or faorward? A KW with a set back axle will give you an extra 16 inches behind the cab.
     
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  10. Mar 5, 2012 #18
    fortycalglock

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    Good to know! Thanks.
     
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  11. Mar 5, 2012 #19
    SHC

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    SERIOUSLY???? Please, you have to be joking............


    Mexico has NO standards LOL!!!!!
     
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