Step vs flat for lumber/pipe
Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Onewolf81, Jan 15, 2020.
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And nothing else?
The lumber loads I've done are easier to tarp on flats.
What kind of pipe? Plastic or steel? -
For those commodities enviously a flat. You get a step to haul taller loads and to be able to ground load machinery with ramps.
You tolerate having to use risers on other loads or not being able to take dock height only loads to have that advantage. -
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Thank y’all for the replies...am considering buying a new/used trailer and have been debating with one of my driver in which one is best. He worked oilfield so he’s used to step and just being loaded by forklift
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Heres the big benefit for me. 3ft to climb on and off is a lot easier than 5 ft.
Also, it depends on your tractor. If its heavy like mine, then you would be better off with an aluminum flat.
I've got a w9 studio, and a combo step with ramps that weighs over 14k. I can only take 42-43k on the deck before I break 80 gross.Last edited: Jan 19, 2020
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If just hauling general building materies. No need to get a step. U find a step to be a PITA hauling regular freight. In my exerpeience they are harder to get weights evened out . I leave the step to the pros and ill take the flat all day
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most docks are 48 to 50 inches from the ground because most vans are 48 to 50 inches at the floor.
A step with a bypass valve can typically rise 7 inches.Last edited: Jan 20, 2020
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