Flatbed trailer dimensions

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by DuesyJ29, Feb 26, 2015.

  1. DuesyJ29

    DuesyJ29 Light Load Member

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    Hey all,

    Thanks for the help. Let me see if I can answer these questions.

    Right now, getting it on the trailer is no problem. We have the loan of a forklift that can handle the weight and get the car bodies up on the trailer, getting them off at the location they are going is still under discussion at this point.

    No reason why we can't go over height, it's just that we don't really want to mess with it. But I guess we will if we have to. The integrity of the cars is not really in question. They have a steel frame, but a large part of the cars on either end is wood. I'm not sure how the cars would handle an overhang of that length. But they might take it. I'll have to look into that a little more. And I'm not sure what you mean by cars. Do you mean the wheel sets under neath the railcar, because if so, these are missing their wheel sets.

    The weight is roughly around 16,000 pounds per car body.

    Thanks for the info. Can you PM me with some contact info? I'd like to talk to you.

    Thanks,

    MS
     
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  3. xsetra

    xsetra Road Train Member

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    Yes I meant the trucks. That is what the wheel assembly under the cars is called. Height is just a matter of getting Permits. I see you are moving the train in Texas. My last permit for texas was only $65.00. Not that expensive. Good luck on your move.
     
  4. truckfam

    truckfam Medium Load Member

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    I think you need a step deck. We're 3'6" = 42 inches. Our 48' step would take your load without issue.

    Standard flatbed is almost as tall as me. I'm 65 inches.
     
  5. spyder7723

    spyder7723 Road Train Member

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    Perhaps I'm wrong, but I was under the impression you can't permit a load that could be made legal by putting it on a different trailer.
     
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