how heavy is your set up

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by 281ric, Jan 27, 2014.

  1. Oscar the KW

    Oscar the KW Going Tarpless

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    That's just about the truth.

    Typically when loaded I stay around 3.5-4mpg, but have been down as low as 2.5mpg.
     
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  3. Rugerfan

    Rugerfan Road Train Member

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    I'm a lightweight... 2012 KWt660 and a 2008 western 48' spread axle flat with a conastoga setup full of fuel and DEF right at 32,520
     
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  4. Cluck Cluck

    Cluck Cluck LTL Wizard

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    With my 53' Transcraft Combo step. 2011 Volvo 34,500lbs I've yet to weigh myself with this 48' benson flat
     
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  5. Ruthless

    Ruthless Road Train Member

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    W900L 48x96 Ravens all aluminum, toolbox full of straps n ratchets. 8' tarps. Half tanks 28,700.
     
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  6. sbaumann14

    sbaumann14 Road Train Member

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    05 Volvo 780 w/06 XL 60 specialized RGN, 6 eight foot 1/2in chains n binders, 10 twenty-four foot 3/8in chains n binders. 6 40' long 4in straps, 4 3in 30' long straps. 6 stake pocket ratchets, 8 hand ratchets and misc clevises, pads, edge protectors...ect all in enclosed headache rack. 1 16x16 tarp, and 1 30x30 w/10' flap. and a BBQ grill n charcoal total weight 35k with 3/4 tanks
     
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  7. Boardhauler

    Boardhauler Road Train Member

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    30,600 with a 48' Western curtain van. Full tanks, all gear, tire chains + an apu.
     
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  8. MackDaddyMark

    MackDaddyMark Medium Load Member

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    07 379 Snub Nose, 48ft Fontaine Phantom All Aluminum, full tanks with all my crap im @ 30,400
     
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  9. TwinStickPeterbilt

    TwinStickPeterbilt Heavy Load Member

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    06 379EXHD 48x102 TRANSCRAFT spread axle full of fuel and tarps and all I'm 32,400.
     
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  10. allan5oh

    allan5oh Road Train Member

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    02 t800 detroit 13 speed 120 gallon tanks
    06 east 48 foot step

    30,600 lbs full of fuel and tire chains.
     
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  11. stayinback

    stayinback Road Train Member

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    2001 sterling small sleeper ,1996 utility all steel 48' flat tandem air ride slider..... 33100# half tanks with Full gear.......
    the Brokers still want 48,000#'s for Lumber.....I tell em' "NO" But they dont listen i cant haul 48k..They just "assume" flatbedders can haul that weight.
     
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