spread axle vs. tandem

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by 6wheeler, Jul 27, 2013.

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  1. Jul 27, 2013 #11
    Cluck Cluck

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    Don't worry about city driving
     
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  3. Jul 27, 2013 #12
    TripleSix

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    the tail wagging the dog. You can really feel it on bumpy roads. Trailer gets to bouncing and you can feel it lift the drives.
     
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  4. Jul 27, 2013 #13
    TripleSix

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    unless its 53 ft, most flatbed axles are fixed. 48 tandem vs 48 spread, the spread gives a smoother ride, but the tandem is easier to back. 53 ft, usually the rear axle slides.
     
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  5. Jul 27, 2013 #14
    hmtruk

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    I would tell you that you worked your truck a lot harder that way than balancing out the load. think about . empty weight 26000 lbs must have been a day cab.
     
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