THANKS FOR HELP --------Which day cab will be able to haul tri-axle end dump trailer？

my friend ， he just got some job to haul tri-axle end dump. we getting confused about how to choose a right day cab and right axle.
some one saying that tri-axle end dump needs 20k lbs steer axle, but why? is any changes when lift the box?
he just interested in a 2008 International prostar day cab,
450 hp , 18spd standard tranny, 205 wheel base,
steer axle 12K , drive axle 40k lbs
Is this truck will be able to handle a dump trailer?
Thanks!

 

How heavy are the loads, and what type of end-dump is it?

 

Where is he located?

 

35ft tri-axle end dump with around 60-62k lbs sand，trailer tare weight will be 20k lbs ， terrain almost flat
Thanks

 

Central Canada------North dakota
no mountains
THANKS

 

It will do the job, not the best setup but this is the new way…..

46k rears and a 13-14k front would be nice. 24.5 talls with 3.70-4.10 gear and a 550 would be top shelf…..

 

Hi seems you no more about end dump trailer will a mack or kw day cab with wet kit be a good fit to sand and gravel.Best Regards

 

Both are solid trucks. Looking at a 20 year old truck, I’d go for the Mack. Newer, go KW. They both come in a broad range of specs, some of which are better for end dumping than others, for instance, you likely won’t want a 300” wheelbase, and 2.26 rears for pulling a dump.

 

2.26 rears for pulling a dump. What is this and how does it come into play on different truck and trailer combinations?

Thanks in advance!

 

A Triaxle is a truck has 3 axles under the bed.
Many of them Most weigh 20,000lb on the steering.

If your pulling a triaxle trailer
rarely will you exceed 12,500lbs on the steering.