280" Wheelbase with 53' stepdeck?

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  1. Centex

    Centex Bobtail Member

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    Sorry if this is a doubled up post as I can't find original but is it possible to run Western CA ( MB and west ) ' long?with a 280" WB and 53' SD being 76.5"
     
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  3. not4hire

    not4hire Road Train Member

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    The short answer is, no.

    Start reading at Amendment 9 on page 6: https://comt.ca/english/programs/trucking/MOU 2019.pdf

    Tractor wheelbase: 280" (7.112 m)
    Maximum trailer wheelbase: 11.87 m (38.95')
    Maximum overall: 23 m (75.46')​

    You'll have to check each province individually to see if you can permit it.
     
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  4. blade

    blade Heavy Load Member

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    I’m no expert heck don’t even go that far north but can’t you get a permit??? To run with if you have a long wheel base and long trailer??
     
  5. spyder7723

    spyder7723 Road Train Member

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    I dont promise it hasn't changed since i last ran up there but you used to be able to get a permit
     
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  6. liner

    liner Medium Load Member

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    Slide your fifth wheel ahead to get to 75 ft and your legal Canada wide.
     
  7. spyder7723

    spyder7723 Road Train Member

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    He won't get under 75 by moving the fifth wheel.
     
  8. liner

    liner Medium Load Member

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    He should be able to get under75 ft.My WB is 284 and I can still get under 75ft with a 53 ft trailer by sliding my fifth wheel ahead about 18 inches.
     
  9. spyder7723

    spyder7723 Road Train Member

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    I dont see how. Im nearly 72 ft with a 48. I can slide the fifth wheel up some, but not 2 feet without the trailer getting into the headache rack during turns.
     
  10. Centex

    Centex Bobtail Member

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    What’s the pin setting on the trailer? 30 or 36”??
     
  11. liner

    liner Medium Load Member

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    36 inch pin setting.
     
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