6x2 issues with RGN?

It's also like using super singles. Many are going back to duals because the money saved is not worth the money lost for breakdown.

Despite Freightliner touting the 6x2 format, the guys driving them complained they couldn't get under trailers in the snow.

 

I’m running a 6X2. If you are running on pavement or firm off road conditions, there won’t be an issue. Mine is the tag setup where the rear is dead. You can still lock the front axle and engage off road which dumps air in the rear axle to help hook to the trailer. Loaded in ice and snow, I didn’t notice a difference. Being empty in ice and snow sucks.
The setup I wanted wasn’t available with the International. The ideal 6x2 is the liftable pusher Setup where the front axle is dead and the rear is powered. When empty or lightly loaded the front is off the ground and when you lose traction it will do the same. It’s snow and ice performance is better than a 6X4 due to its ability to load down the one powered axle. Mack, Volvo, Freightliner have this system available.

 

Worried about getting under trailer? Get a hydraulic neck.

RGN’s and good mileage don’t go together, plus any money you save on fuel will go for tow trucks to get you unstuck.

Don’t haul cheap and don’t worry about fuel mileage.

 

Wear out tires on the drive axle 2 to 1

 

I think you should scrap that idea and go with a regular 6x4 tractor. I have actually seen guys with RGN's in South West Florida get stuck on dry pavement turning onto a side road where the grade was uneven and they forgot to use the power divider and keep the rpms up.

 

I started to pull an RGN and i do not recomend you this setup.You will understand when you will try to hook to it with a 60klbs load on it on gravel when it rains.

 

Never used it, probably never would.