Overhang on a 48' trailer Question

No overhang beyond deck edge. That's oversize territory. Either over length, over width or over height or any combination thereof.

For over length a few feet we used to tie red flag on the end of the product and hang a over size banner on the aft end.

Otherwise we tried where possible with a long enough tractor frame to get it sticking forward over, but not stabbing or impaling against the tractor in any way.

Another workaround would be to whistle up a 53 foot deck. What would be oversize to a 48 might be resolved with that extra 5 feet of decking.

However. You trade the hot skillet pan for the flames of detail related to some states and kingpin laws etc.

 

@Ruthless can probably help when he's not busy hauling gravy.

 

Not even close.

 

If I am not mistaken, over dimensional permit required and no more than 35% of wheel base can overhang. Measurements are taken at center of wheel group.

 

Don't know about NY specifically, but generally speaking you're allowed up to 4' of overhang on the rear, and 53' overall length. Some places allow a little more, others might be a little less. If you would be legal with a 53' trailer and no overhang, you'll generally be legal with a 48' trailer and a little overhang front & rear. Same with width...if you'd be legal pulling the load on a 102" trailer, you can haul it on a 96" trailer with a little overhang and not need OD permits.

 

Stuff in front dont matter.... 4' in the rear is ok put a red flag on it. Your good to go driver.

 

Is that in New York?