Minnesota steers weight limit?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by dahookup29, Jul 26, 2013.

  1. dahookup29

    dahookup29 Bobtail Member

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    I'm at 12,200lbs on steers, 32360 drives n 33560 trailer, gross 78140...any way n the rand book it says Minnesota weight limit for steers is 600lbs of tire width, im lost.. So is I'm over weight or not?
     
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  3. Ellipsoid

    Ellipsoid Bobtail Member

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    I run over 12,500 on my steer all the time with fuel. Have never been bothered. I'm assuming your fifth wheel is fixed? If not.. move it back a couple notches.
     
  4. dahookup29

    dahookup29 Bobtail Member

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    Not sure how, but I'm n Nebraska oops. It's weight limit says NS
     
  5. SAMMY6969

    SAMMY6969 Medium Load Member

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    Same here.12500///12600....with a ref,,,apu,unit...fuel,,,no one ever bothers,and with a fixed 5th.i cant do anything but drop fuel.......ANSWER.. YOUR FINE...LOL
     
  6. Hardlyevr

    Hardlyevr Road Train Member

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    I'm well over 12,000 all the time, even when empty. The 2 things you want to be sure of is the weight ratings of your tires, I went to load range H because I was close to or over the G range, and what your steer axle is rated.
     
  7. vikingswen

    vikingswen Road Train Member

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    That is the same weight limit than WA and OR. It means they give you 600lbs per inch of tire width. For example I have 11R-22.5 front tires. 11*600=6600lbs per tire max weight, but the tire must have the weight rating for that as well. If not you are limited by your tires weight rating(check tire sidewall for single and dual weight rating) or spec of your front axle.
    Like everybody else said you are probably fine. I run over 13,000lbs all the time, but my truck has a 13,200lbs front axle and the 11R tires.
     
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