Big Loads - Post Photos Number 2

We have two of those sitting in the yard waiting for registration. I picked one of them up at Hale. A little different than the other ones we have.

 

me too! 2 months late

also got my 2 axle short wheelbase jeep

Still figuring it out

 

I’ve got a question on the short jeep. What kind of axle spread between the tractor and jeep? And can you get it permitted for 40-40? I’m thinking about looking for a Fontaine 302 jeep, but I’m not sure if it’s worth it. Any info is much appreciated

 

this jeep is very similar in set up to a 302 - it is built for a 126” swing clearance. I can get 10’ group to group spacing - which works in a lot of states but not all. CA, AZ, NV for sure don’t work. The jeep is 152” from king pin to center of axles, 76” 5th wheel to jeep king pin. This gives a 50/50 weight split. The jeep has a 12” slider to have some adjustability in the weight split.

I have used the Talbert Weight calculator - with actual spacing and empty weights - to project loaded axle actual weights.

long explanation - to say - I think I can get very close to 40/40 drive to jeep. The neck length on the jeep can run a center position(assuming 4’ 6” axle spacing) between drives giving a neutral impact on the steering axle. If you run as a tridem on the drives - you will take weight off the steering axle but still be usable, especially if you lower the pressure on the lift axle to compensate. If you are set up for California, like I am, then you just end up with like 13k on the steer instead of 15-16k

I will try to get weights when I liaf with the jeep.


Hope this helps….

 

It does. Thank you. I figured I wouldn’t be able to run the pusher down, but if I could actually make weight as a 2/2/3/1 that would be helpful for a potential significant amount of work and I wouldn’t have to buy a completely new setup.

 

glad I can help

I did have my math checked by an engineer at XL to make sure I was in the right ballpark.

I had a company in Mexico build the jeep for me.

 

I’ve seen ads for that company. Let me know how you like it fit/finish wise. I really don’t want to purchase new, but finding the right short jeep is difficult.

 

Yep we have those on order as well. I believe the idea is to be able to haul the generators for the data centers without using those overbearing perimeter trailers.

 

Only the smaller ones I think - my guess is I won’t be able to legal more than 86-90k except where you can get a pile of weight on closed groups.

we will see - tell your guys you know a guy who has one if they need extra capacity…

 

Will keep that in mind!

Currently in Albuquerque waiting to load something I can’t talk about at a military base that can’t be named to another military base that can’t be named. Man just forgot I even typed anything