Which flatbed TRL to use?

Has anyone found a 48' x 102" spread axel, air ride,,,for me yet??? LOL I have found a 48' x 96" for $5k its a transcraft with the super beam,,whatever that means..lol I assume it can handle heavy weights.

 

I am calling on all you flatbedder's for help... I need a flatbed, a 48' x 102", spread axel, air ride for $5K and under.... I appreciate any help you can provide...

 

One more question: what is more benefitial, a tandem or spread? If my memory serves me right, you can haul more weight with a spread.

Thanks again everyone...

 

Please ignore previous question.... I simply googled it and found the topic on TTR... Please forgive...lol

 

That is NOT going to happen. used flatbed rates are thru the roof right now, and you can basically buy a brand new one for the same cost as a used one. Look to spend $15K+ for a used, good condition 48x102

 

I hear you and I would buy a newer one, if my credit wasn't screwed up or I had more in the budget,,,not your problem though. Can you tell me if I bought a 48' x 96", how much worse off I would be than a 48' x 102"? Thanks

 

BTW...I can find a 48' x 102" all day long for $10k or less. I found a 48' x 96" Fontaine, spread axel with air ride for $4K

 

stay away from transcraft between the years of 98 - 2002, they had a paint problem that lead to very bad rust.

 

Ok,,went and looked at a 1994 Fontaine 48' x 96", spread axel & air ride. Has a front lift axel,,yes, front. Has 4 new brake chambers and both axels have been replaced. Rear axel was replaced about 200k ago and front axel was replaced about 100k ago, or less. Its a wood deck and needs one board replaced. Brakes are about 50% and tires are about 50% as well. It has a BulkHead and it is all in good shape, confident it could pass a DOT Inspection. The guy wants $4k for it. The only thing I don't like is the BulkHead and it has two racks to stow a side kit, that I wouldn't need but, may someday..lol What do my comrade flatbedder's think of this deal?

 

You can hang your chains and binders on the head board if you wanted to.
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