'Lighter' weight rig?

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  1. Oct 2, 2013 #1
    Chattduck

    Chattduck Light Load Member

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    I am in the market for a flatbed rig that will be capable of hauling a minimum of 48K.

    I know some of the trucks and trailers are know to be a bit lighter/heavier than others, and want to stay on the light side if possible.

    I want something pre emission, if possible, prob flat top or mid, 47 state legal, versatile rig

    What are your recommendations?
     
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  3. Oct 2, 2013 #2
    MJ1657

    MJ1657 Road Train Member

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    My rig will only take 47,500. 07 379 63" sleeper. 48x102 Fontaine combo. Cross that off your list.
     
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    Cluck Cluck

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    Screw 48,000
     
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    passingthru69 Thanks this.
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    Jumbo

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    I had a Freightliner Columbia with only one 150 gallon fuel tank and 58" midroof sleeper that with a combo 48'x96" trailer that I could scale 52,000.
     
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    baha

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    shipper I load at if you cant scale 48 cant come in the gate.
     
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    Cluck Cluck

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    I hate grossing 70k let alone 80k
     
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  9. Oct 2, 2013 #7
    Chattduck

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    What's your setup?
     
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  10. Oct 2, 2013 #8
    o/otony

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    My combo weights in at 27900 with 120gal. of fuel.
     
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    Richter

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    Bennson has trailers that are only 7500 pounds. A Fl Columbia only weighs 16,000- 17,000 full of fuel. That leaves you 55,000 on freight.
     
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    o/otony

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    I have an 8600 ext. Cab and a fountain steel flatbed with an aluminum floor. The trailet alone is 12, 200.
     
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