At what point is a double frame truck needed??

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  1. UltraZero

    UltraZero Medium Load Member

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    how much additional cost for the Duals than standard rear ends.
     
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  3. cnsper

    cnsper Road Train Member

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  4. nate980

    nate980 Road Train Member

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    Don't think you can get full lockups though with dual speed rear ends?..... That's the last I heard anyways. What size of loads are you wanting to haul anyways? All my last trucks have had 4:30's and did just fine.
     
  5. johndeere4020

    johndeere4020 Road Train Member

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    I heard that too which kinda sucks, but someone on here a while back said something about getting a set up that was similar to full lockers I just can't remember who or what the called it.
     
  6. passingthru69

    passingthru69 Road Train Member

    I have heard lately you can get 2 speeds and lockers now. Guess they fixed the problem Check with a dealer that specs heavy haul trks.
     
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  7. UltraZero

    UltraZero Medium Load Member

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    Well, I was thinking of 120K to 160K load going offroad into fields. Windmill nacelles. This is what i was asking regarding the double frame as well.
     
  8. RGN

    RGN Road Train Member

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    120-160k load? That's running in the tall grass with the big dogs, out of my league for sure.
     
  9. passingthru69

    passingthru69 Road Train Member

    Must be GE nacelles. The Gamasea run right at 160 last I knew
     
  10. johndeere4020

    johndeere4020 Road Train Member

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    Are you saying 160K on the deck?
     
  11. passingthru69

    passingthru69 Road Train Member

    Yep, when I had my 13 axle, I hauled Suzlon nacelles they weighed 165k
    The bed plate was 11'6". So all the weight was in that small bed plate.
    Oh and center of them was not center of weight distribution either
     
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