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How can I find the exact weight of a tractor

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by new2me, Aug 17, 2012.

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  1. Aug 17, 2012 #1
    new2me

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    I am looking for the exact weight of a 2002 freightliner century some companies have weight restrictions, I am trying to be sure of the exact weight of the tractor before buying it. Its not in the listing, i'm a newbie :biggrin_2556:
     
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  3. Aug 17, 2012 #2
    Oscar the KW

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    If you have one picked out then take it for a test drive across a scale.
     
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  4. Aug 17, 2012 #3
    Okieron

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    Call freightliner and give them the VIN
     
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  5. Aug 17, 2012 #4
    RickG

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    Define "exact" . Amount of fuel , tire size , accessories all alter the weight .
     
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  7. Aug 17, 2012 #5
    Oscar the KW

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    Does Freightliner put the weight on the sticker in the door jamb like Kenworth and Peterbuilt?
     
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  8. Aug 17, 2012 #6
    new2me

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    that would be the ideal thing to do but its far away, it has a Detroit 12.7 maybe someone has the same type of truck :biggrin_25511: the companies with weight requirements must be hauling heavy loads
     
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  9. Aug 17, 2012 #7
    Oscar the KW

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    What is the weight requirement that you are trying to meet?
     
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  10. Aug 17, 2012 #8
    new2me

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  11. Aug 17, 2012 #9
    fortycalglock

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    If you are a newbie, I'll save you some grief and a lot of money. DO NOT CONSIDER JB HUNT, you'll go broke.
    The only way to find out the weight of a truck is to put it on a scale. Every truck out there is ordered as a custom truck downtown to the brand of wheel seal. Most trucks should be under 20k unless it has a long wheelbase or is a Volvo 780. The bottom line though is the more restrictions the company has on the truck like model year or weight, the less they pay.
     
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  12. Aug 17, 2012 #10
    Oscar the KW

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    I agree with fortycal 100%, but I gotta ask. Why jb?
     
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