Cottrell 5309's

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  1. Dec 20, 2016 #1
    tech10171968

    tech10171968 Medium Load Member

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    Got nailed in NM for being over on rear tandems (Jeep and Hyundai SUV on bottom, Mercedes GL 450 on top) Didn't get a ticket, officer was nice enough to let it go since the drop was only a few miles away. But it got me thinking; on the Miller this same load didn't seem to raise any heckles and, since then, I've been seeing complaints online about how the 5309 is a bit heavy in the rear (some would say too heavy).

    Has anyone else here run into this? First time I've even heard this gripe.
     
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  3. Dec 20, 2016 #2
    Terry270

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    Oh yes very common issue with that trailer. I once talked to a guy who said that he makes it a habit to just avoid all scales with his lol
     
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  4. Dec 21, 2016 #3
    05vnl670

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    It also depends on the state, some states allow more than 34000 lbs on tandem. Its very easy to have over 34000 on trailer.
     
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  5. Dec 21, 2016 #4
    Mr&MrsPete

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    I have one and the rear loads up very quickly. I have a rule that has helped me. 12k lbs of freight on the back half of trailer. I know that GL450 was at least 5,000 by it self
     
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  7. Dec 22, 2016 #5
    tech10171968

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    Yes, this is true. Florida happens to be one of those states, and I'm guessing that's why no one here gripes about it when I cross a scale.
     
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  8. Dec 22, 2016 #6
    tech10171968

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    Seems like good advice. I know that GL 450 was one heavy son-of-a-you-know-what.
     
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