Lightest 53 footer

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  1. Swift09

    Swift09 Light Load Member

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    What's the lightest aluminum 53 you've heard of? I was interested in a Reitnouer MaxLite, but was told it's not heavy duty enough for steel hauling.
     
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    I was 31900 on a 53 utility combo flatbed full of fuel and all my crap... 31350 on a 48 Fontaine aluminum flat with the same specs as far as boxes and stuff if you are not all in on aluminum look into it because it might not be worth the extra cash for a not so great weight reduction
     
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    You need to carry more stuff! I’m 34k with a 53’ combo utility. 076DB922-B5FE-4F31-BC01-412B2EF1F7BF.jpeg
     
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    Haha I already feel like I carry more than I need sometimes.... until I need it then I’m glad I kept it
     
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    Maybe I have too much junk, or too many creature comforts inside. I run a utility 45x96 with four boxes and here's where I sit with 1/2 tanks.
     

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    What does it say
     
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    The man with the 45x96 is at 31,120lbs..

    If that's what you was ask'n.. :D
     
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    Yep. Thank you
     
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    So I was just putz'n around & seen a 53' Fontaine Revolution, coil pack, fixed spread, & steelies on the inside weighing in at 9240lb..

    Hard to read but try blowing it up. Looks like 9240lb..?

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    I wouldn’t trust those too much... my 48 says 9340
     
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