Have you tried turning the tractor around as Im guessing the front is heavier then the back because of the engine?
Also a jeep is located between the tractor and the trailer and a booster is located behind the trailer.
According to the first link of the weight charts you posted with a 4 axle grouping of at least 14' you are good for 51,500 pounds. I also do believe that the 75' max length restriction is dropped when you are running with rigs permitted over 80,000 pounds. Hell even the weight table chart requires a 70' bridge to go 105,500 on 8 axles which is center or front axle to center of rear axle so right there your overall length is pretty much 75-76'. So not sure if your current trailer can do it but look at getting a flip axle installed with an overall bridge of 14'6-15' and you should be good for your 105,500. Also make sure the flip axle can be lifted when its in the flipped down position. And Im almost 100% certain that adding 3-4' overall to rear of your trailer will not be noticed in getting around in the yards you go to.
@snowwy the term you're looking for is flip axle.
Weight distribution and adding another axle question
Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Commuter69, Jan 4, 2019.
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