Man. That's a lot of deck.
We have a couple of Fontaine 3 axle stretch magnitudes with 31 foot wells and they are a challenge to get around. I'd probably suggest something like this as it one so many options. But your empty weight is gonna be close to 45k.
Prebuy checklist?
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You and @Landincoldfire seem to differ in opinions on this. I agree with the length and weight restrictions of this setup. I worry about total length/weight, breakover points, and such. But a LOT of things could fit into a 40ft well and I like the fact that it has the neck extension and 3rd axle.
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Also let me ask this. If I'm understanding this correctly the trailer side of an RGN is the same with regard to hyd/mech, obviously within the same brand. Would it be move beneficial to swap the neck for a hydraulic one to give more adjustability on breakover points?
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and you will not be able to run a 40’ in the well trailer for General freight - that trailer is goin to be almost 70’ long. Even folded up with the flip neck and flip axle your inner bridge is going to be well over 50’cke, beastr123 and RollinThunderVet Thank this. -
Makes sense, just curious because I've seen a few trailers with 60+ ft.
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Ok, it's not a 40ft deck.. its 34'10"
Overall length is 53ft.
TK sent me the build sheet, I'll attach it here.Attached Files:
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That makes more sense than a 40' deck, might be right for you.
Are you well versed in how to use a mechanical neck? You will need lowboy ramps on your tractor, and you are using the the tractor to lift the load. Many guys get along great with mechanicals, but they are harder on the tractor and can be a real challenge in snow.cke Thanks this. -
Still not sure about the mech tho. I'm mostly worried about not having the hydraulics to assist in navigating RR crossings or off angle turns.Oxbow Thanks this. -
Our four axle trucks are equipped with an over air switch to supply more air to the rear air bags to raise them. Always nice to have the option to raise the back of the tractor as well as lower it.RollinThunderVet, Razororange, beastr123 and 1 other person Thank this. -
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