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Front axle weight

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by lwlevens, Feb 19, 2018.

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  1. Feb 19, 2018 #1
    lwlevens

    lwlevens Medium Load Member

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    Hi guys been looking at this 05 mack granite triaxle dump,what is the minimum front axle weight for a triaxle truck? Also I think it is a single frame. Thanks in advance. I'm in Pa. which the gvw is 72,320
     
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  3. Feb 19, 2018 #2
    A5¢

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    Minimum weight?
     
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  4. Feb 19, 2018 #3
    lwlevens

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    Yep usually front axles are 18,000 20,000 lb fronts.Just wondering would a 12,000 or 16,000 lb front axle be safe for a tri axle.
     
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  5. Feb 19, 2018 #4
    Travisroland

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    When you open the drivers door there should be a sticker telling you what the steer axel is rated for and the size tires you should be running.State Regs for the roads you want to run on is another thing.If the road is not rated for that weight you need to stay off it unless you have the right permit
     
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  7. Feb 19, 2018 #5
    lwlevens

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    I know but can't make out the tag it's worn out. Would the vin# work to find out the front axle weight?
     
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  8. Feb 19, 2018 #6
    countyrebel05

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    Yes they can give you the build sheet off the vin for the truck at the dealer
     
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  9. Feb 19, 2018 #7
    lwlevens

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    Ok cool
     
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  10. Feb 19, 2018 #8
    Oldironfan

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    What size are steer tires? Most dumps have float tires on front so 18,000 fronts usually.
     
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  11. Feb 19, 2018 #9
    lwlevens

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    Yep they are floats I think they're 425's
     
    Last edited: Feb 19, 2018
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    Oldironfan Thanks this.
  12. Feb 20, 2018 #10
    Roger McG

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    Most generally your 18000 and 20000lb front axles will have 2 steering boxes one on each side of the frame and large diameter king pins.
     
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