TTR, settle a debate for me.

Kingpin to rear axle setting might get him caught..
What is that spacing?

 

Kingpin to rear axle is no a bridge law.

 

Are you sure? California is 40' kingpin to center of rear axle. Weight wise is no problem.

12' spread you are allowed 45,000 in the US. With 10' spread you are allowed 43,500 lbs. 8' = 42,000.

http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/rulemakings/011599n.txt

The bridge formula states 45,000 lbs, 3 axles, 12 foot spread.


If you can satisfy the 40' CA requirement, you are good to go.

 

On state highways there are in some states. If he was delivering off the interstate I wouldn't worry about it.

 

As stated, just make sure you are under 40' from kingpin to axle. Everything else will be fine

 

I woulld be surprised if a three axle 51' trailer would meet the 40' kingpin to the center of rear axle. Too bad you don't have a 48' trailer, then you have nothing to worry about in Cali.

 

Well it might. Depends on how deep the setting is for the kingpin and what is the position they have the axles under the deck..

But more than likely it won't meet the 40' rule.

 

Hey JRP noticed you are in HFX, who do you run for? I have a little deck experience (very little) but want to move over there looking at a couple company's any suggestions?

Sorry about the hyjack job....