Flatbed/Step deck

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Dino soar, Apr 9, 2025.

  1. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Something also to keep in mind, I'm not sure if your truck is already outfitted with flatbed equipment. But keep in mind it will add to the empty weight , and if u add a headache rack as well.. tarps are about 300 pounds total... depending how much equipment u carry it will add up 1.5k or more on your empty weight...
    not a huge deal..
    my blue 386 pete was 33k with a 48ft combo and full of fuel and equipment... got turned down some places because I could only load 47k
     
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  3. Cdemars316

    Cdemars316 Medium Load Member

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    As already said, your securement is going to add to that weight, 53' all aluminum flat full of securement 12 chains 14ish binders, about 30 straps of all kinds, tarps, just a normal headache rack I was right at 32 or a little over.
     
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