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

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  1. c.w

    c.w Light Load Member

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    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!
     
    Last edited: Mar 20, 2024
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  3. RockinChair

    RockinChair Road Train Member

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

    abyliks Road Train Member

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    Where is he located?
     
  5. c.w

    c.w Light Load Member

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

    c.w Light Load Member

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    Central Canada------North dakota
    no mountains
    THANKS
     
  7. Cat sdp

    Cat sdp . .

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    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…..
     
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  8. bluerhino

    bluerhino Light Load Member

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    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
     
  9. Sons Hero

    Sons Hero Road Train Member

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    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.
     
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  10. OliverCallenderIII

    OliverCallenderIII Light Load Member

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    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!
     
  11. NightWind

    NightWind Road Train Member

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

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