Big Loads - Post Photos Number 2

This will probably sound like a stupid question @skootertrashr6, but seeing as how you are packing your spreader with you anyway, why not run with it on all the time? Is it because permits are more expensive due to the added length, or just to save on wear and tear?

 

Stupid autocorrect, I changed it the right word was "artic"

 

Ooh ooh I know, they suck!

 

It's not the weight of the blocking it's getting it right to set solid, it's not as bad as a 37 tractor but bad enough.

 

It is not the permit cost but the escort cost for length, plus it can make getting into parking places and pick/delivery sites more challenging.

 

Save on length mostly, and pilot cars if I don't need it in for weight reasons. Some places have to run a rear or front pilot car when I have it in just because of length. I prefer having it in, saves on some of the scrubbing of tires when making corners, but can make it interesting getting in and out of areas and backing up becomes more of a challenge and just finding a place to park gets more interesting

Usually don't have to put it in until I get close to 140,000lbs.

 

I have never pulled one, but they suck because of having to be so careful going through dips, or pushing the trailer on corners?

 

Yeah dips and such can really get you in trouble plus backing up is no fun. If you can pull your shims and dump your air it ain't to bad.

 

Trailer is going to turn on the fixed axles. Everything behind that turns into additional tail swing. Even with the pivot point that axle could potentially catch something if you turn too wide.

 

Until the stinger takes all the weight.