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Jun 30, 2019 #21

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Pedigreed Bulldog said: ↑

That's just it...in most states, you DON'T have any "extra" payload capacity...you're still limited to the same 80K whether you're running a spread or closed tandems. Sure, there are exceptions here or there, but in most places you're not getting any extra payload. And if you're pulling shorter trailers (such as end dumps) with only 36 to 38 feet between your front drive & rear trailer axles, there is an exception to the bridge law formula to allow 68K (34 & 34) on a pair of closed tandems, whereas that spread is not subject to the exception and therefore limited to lower weight limits. Sure, you can load them heavy on the rear...but your total payload is reduced.
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I never implied more than 80,000. If I had meant that, I would have said 6,000. I can not put 12,000 on my steer axle, being able to put up to 40,000, means I don't lose the amount that my steer is less than 12,000, roughly 1,100 to 1,500, depending on fuel.

Bean Jr., Jun 30, 2019

Bean Jr., Jun 30, 2019

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