Suggestions on what flatbed to get ‍♂️

Discussion in 'Flatbed Trucking Forum' started by Jamael Nettles, Jan 12, 2019.

  1. cke

    cke Road Train Member

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    Wilson Road Brute. Tougher than all get out
     
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  3. old iron

    old iron Road Train Member

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    I had a utility flat for a number of years. It was a decent trailer. Mine was a combo. Steel frame and cross members. Alum rail and deck.
    I wouldn't be afraid of one for general flatbed work.
     
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  4. OLDSKOOLERnWV

    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    I own a combination trailer with a conestoga on it. With my setup I couldn’t load 48,000 and be legal. I have borrowed my freinds 2017 MAC all aluminum trailer, and it does a great job, not trying to sell you on a MAC. 32,000 setting in the middle and still had a great arch.
     
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  5. adayrider

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    I've had a 56,000 in the middle of my MAC and it looked like my Ravens Magnum empty but I do have 72k beam MAC. Out of all the trailers I've owned the MAC is most impressive but I've only owned it 1 year but it is 5-6 years old.

    Any idea what that conestoga weighs out of curiosity? Just the conestoga not the trailer.
     
  6. snowwy

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    Roughly 3000 pounds extra.


    The one I pulled anyways
     
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    Holly crispy cream batman. I kinda wanted one but not anymore. That's a lot of tarps. I don't know if I could haul 48k if I put that on my trailer.
     
  8. Tug Toy

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    We have a 53’ aero. I think it’s more like 1700 lbs more if you include the weight of the 8’ drops in the trailer without the conistoga? So maybe 1900 lbs total?

    Our company trucks are all the same trucks and trailers except one has the conistoga. She can haul just short of 47k lbs.

    The boys have tarps and can just squeeze on 48k lbs with full tanks.
     
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