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New Driver purchasing flatbed. Length question

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Tonytruck98, Nov 18, 2021.

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  1. Nov 20, 2021 #21
    pavrom

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    Mac or reitnouer will get better resale value ,but my vote goes to fontaine 48' aluminum .
     
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  3. Nov 23, 2021 #23
    Tonytruck98

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    Yes, I have been able to find some Fontaine trailers around the country. I can get a new 48ft Dorsey for $47,950. Ive searched the forum some and can’t seem to find much opinions on them. Anyone here have any input on them?
     
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  4. Nov 23, 2021 #24
    Tonytruck98

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    I’m finding every time I call on a used trailer they’ve “just been sold” last week.This is getting a little frustrating!!! LOL!!!! Thanks in advance everyone!
     
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  5. Nov 23, 2021 #24
    shooter19802003

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    Good luck. It's a very tough market these days. I bought my new one last year and I'm glad I did. I thought I overpaid then......can't imagine buying now.
     
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  7. Nov 23, 2021 #25
    shooter19802003

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    Well, I just looked at trailers on truckpaper.com. screw that noise. Now I just feel bad for you. I paid $50k out the door for my decked out Mac last year. Now they are asking $55k and up for road warriors. Wow.
     
    shooter19802003, Nov 23, 2021
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  8. Nov 23, 2021 #26
    skallagrime

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    Heh, Got a 48 ft 2014 maximiser reitenour available for 40k :p

    Not entirely serious, but if someone is interested for that price, i dont know that id say no
     
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  9. Nov 24, 2021 #27
    Tonytruck98

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    Well, after getting turned down on about every used trailer I’ve called on, I decided to bite the bullet and put a deposit down on a new 48ft Mac. It’s loaded at $59,900. I suppose I can justify it by the good resale value. It should be in late February. 52K beam. Now its tarps, chains and chain ratchets. Hope there’s a Black Friday sale for some of that somewhere online. I really appreciate everyone’s help and if you can think of some other things a new guy will need I’d appreciate any and all advice. Thanks!!
     
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  10. Nov 24, 2021 #28
    stwik

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    60k for a 52 beam 48’ Mac?




    Yikes
     
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  11. Nov 24, 2021 #29
    skallagrime

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    Yeah, mid 2019 i had a quote from mac at 45k.
     
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  12. Nov 24, 2021 #30
    mtoo

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    You could not get a better all around flatbed trailer. A lot of money but its the best flatbed made.
     
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