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Looking for a light step deck

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by scania143, Jun 29, 2013.

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  1. Jun 29, 2013 #1
    scania143

    scania143 Bobtail Member

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    I am looking for a step deck that is around 10000/11000 pound. Can you advise as to the best trailer to buy at or around this weight. My Tractor is 23300. Im considering a 53 foot step and am a bit concerned as I have a 280 WB with big sleeper, do you think this is practical. Thank you.
     
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  3. Jun 29, 2013 #2
    hmtruk

    hmtruk Light Load Member

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    look at the new fontain its really light but not cheap. chapparel also makes a lite step. bensons are heavy.
    I have a 320" wheel base 379 140" sleeper 51' step w/quikdraw tarp can scale 44000 lbs. are 230" co trucks w/53' steps scale 45500 they have quikdraw tarp sys also.
     
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  4. Jun 29, 2013 #3
    BigJls1

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    we run a 2006 fontaine infinty SX. 48' combo with outside aluminum wheels, two rear boxes, and a lumber cage up front between the frame rails. also have two fabricated aluminum load levelers and the trailer weight 10,700.
     
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  5. Jun 29, 2013 #4
    Flightline

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    I run fontaine 48' infinity combo also and it weighs in at 10,400 before we put 4 boxes on it. Great trailer
     
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  7. Jun 29, 2013 #5
    Flightline

    Flightline Road Train Member

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    You don't have any problems with overall lenght like with Florida? Actually half dozen states have lenght restrictions if your trailer is over 48' but florida is $400 serious.
     
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  8. Jun 29, 2013 #6
    jfar28139

    jfar28139 Light Load Member

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    Our 53' Mac is about 12000 with loaded boxes.
     
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  9. Jun 30, 2013 #7
    allan5oh

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    There are now steps in the 8600 range. Fontaine revolution is around that, and I think Wilsons are now too. Most aluminum steps are around the 9500 range.
     
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  10. Jun 30, 2013 #8
    Oscar the KW

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    In a 53'?......
     
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  11. Jun 30, 2013 #9
    Saddletramp1200

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    Wilson is a nice wagon, don't like the super single tires tho. A flat and your waiting for a tire truck.
     
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  12. Jun 30, 2013 #10
    daf105paccar

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    Saddletramp,your fear off singles is pointless.:yes2557:
     
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