55t rgn ?

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  1. vt8800

    vt8800 Bobtail Member

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  3. leftlanetruckin

    leftlanetruckin Road Train Member

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    With 3.36's and a 13 speed, you are going to stick to 6 axle freight right?
    In which case, a 55t trailer is going to be extra weight for no gain. A 45 ton trailer will more than be enough and still have resale value. Read through some of my posts regards weight, as you will need a long well and a flip neck to haul max weight.
    For 7 axe setups, the 55t will be perfect. for 6 axle setups, 45t will save some weight and still make money if it has a long well etc.

    EDIT: Just saw it is a 4 axle trailer! I'd say......nope, unless you are going to get a jeep or trade the truck for a 4 axle.
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  4. vt8800

    vt8800 Bobtail Member

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    I will add a drop axle forgot to mention that.. which will make it 7 axle set up..
     
  5. johndeere4020

    johndeere4020 Road Train Member

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    I can tell you about the trailer, it's a 55 ton Talbert with a Fontaine style neck. It's a good trailer depending on what they want for it. If it seems to be solid I wouldn't be afraid of it.
     
  6. vt8800

    vt8800 Bobtail Member

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    2007 30k for it..
     
  7. johndeere4020

    johndeere4020 Road Train Member

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    With the axle? If so I would say it's a decent buy, a Talbert of the same vintage is almost twice that much. It probably could use a paint job. But I would think it should be alright.
     
  8. vt8800

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    Yes as u see it ..30 k paint job is not a problem i have someone who can blast/paint under 5 k..
     
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