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Pros and cons for spread axle vs tandem on end dump

Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by iamfargo, Apr 10, 2019.

  1. Apr 10, 2019 #1
    iamfargo

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    me and a buddy was having a discussion what’s the pros and cons for spread axles on a 40 ft end dump vs tandem ?? If you can only haul 80k why is a spread axle needed ? Please elaborate thanks !!
     
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  3. Apr 10, 2019 #2
    Majestic 670

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    part of him likes buying tires
     
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  4. Apr 10, 2019 #3
    iamfargo

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    So what do you prefer ?
     
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  5. Apr 10, 2019 #4
    Zeviander

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    Well, the spread gives you 40,000 lbs on the rear of the trailer. Depending on the product, you have more flexibility to pile it up back there I guess. Also, the front axle will pull some weight off the drives, so if it's a heavy tractor, that would be a small plus.
     
    Zeviander, Apr 10, 2019
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  7. Apr 21, 2019 #5
    Tombstone69

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    What Zeviander said, also if you put an air lift on each axle,you can save wear on tires by running on a single axle when empty and shortening your turning radius(just watch the swing), it also gives you more stability when dumping(unless it's a frameless).
     
    Tombstone69, Apr 21, 2019
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