Ontario max wheelbase.

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  1. Original phantom 309

    Original phantom 309 Bobtail Member

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    i've tried to comprehend the ontario gov website,. Um,...

    Truck is a mid 90's, 280" wb.
    Can it haul a 53' in ontario?

    Thanks
     
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  3. shogun

    shogun Road Train Member

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    Looks like they changed it to 282 inches for a tractor, so I think you would be good.
     
  4. uncleal13

    uncleal13 Road Train Member

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    They did extend the tractor wheelbase allowance, but not the overall vehicle length, so you maybe limited to a 48 foot.
    I thought they only went to 266”. Could be wrong.
     
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    uncleal13 Road Train Member

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  6. gokiddogo

    gokiddogo Road Train Member

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    23m max length or 75'6"
    If pulling 53' then you get 7.2m when pulling 53', still limited to 23m total length. If trailer is 48' you can have any truck wheelbase, still same 23m total. Up to 6.2m (244"-typical in canada) trailer wheelbase must not be more than 12.5m measured kingpin to center of axle group. As tractor wheelbase increases the trailer wheelbase decreases an equal amount. So 7.2m tractor means trailer wheelbase max 11.5m.
    Don't get caught with more than 35% rear overhang also! You may be doing quite the balancing act!
     
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  7. The_Judge

    The_Judge Light Load Member

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    I knew 282'' is the the new longest wheelbase allowed anywhere except Manitoba. Did someone put some sense into Manitoba finally?
     
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