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Thinking about getting a third tractor... Kenworth T800 weight?

Discussion in 'Heavy Haul Trucking Forum' started by ichudov, Jun 14, 2019.

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  1. Jun 14, 2019 #1
    ichudov

    ichudov Heavy Load Member

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    I have two semi trucks right now. Up to recently I only had two drivers, me and another guy. One of my guys finally got a CDL, so I am thinking to get a third tractor. Just keeping track of days when "another truck would be really helpful".

    Anyway, my question is, what would I expect a tandem axle Kenworth T800 daycab to weigh. There are a few at the RB auction nearby. Let's say it has a 15 liter engine, 18 speed, 46,000 rears. Thanks
     
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  3. Jun 14, 2019 #2
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  4. Jun 16, 2019 #3
    SavageMuffin

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    We run a very similar set up. 15 liter, 18 speed, 46k rears, heavy front ends but not sure how heavy. If you don’t get an answer I’ll send you the info from one of our trucks tomorrow when I get to work.
     
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    ichudov

    ichudov Heavy Load Member

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    It would be great and thank you very much. I'm sure that the tri drive trucks a way too heavy and would rather get a tandem drive truck for now
     
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  7. Jun 16, 2019 #5
    johndeere4020

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    Why would you consider a tri drive in Illinois?
     
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    SavageMuffin

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    We got day cabs with a lift axle and no lift axle, I’ll send both. On a side note we have a tri drive Canadian truck that’s pretty sweet.
     
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    johndeere4020

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    This is a scale ticket for this exact truck. X15 Cummins, double frame, 244” wheelbase.

    801C5679-06D9-4505-A3D2-DB147CA73B31.jpeg 55E4862F-DCE2-488F-A840-4205303AE33B.jpeg
     
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  10. Jun 16, 2019 #8
    ichudov

    ichudov Heavy Load Member

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    I am not really considering
     
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  11. Jun 17, 2019 #9
    ichudov

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    @johndeere4020 , the truck I am looking at is a bit shorter and does not have a lift axle. I would guess it weighs 19-20,000?

    kw.jpg kw1.jpg
     
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    Landincoldfire

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    I'd toss a guess that this weighs in close to that with chains n stuff. That's a heavy spec'd three axle.
     
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