Tractor Dilemma

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by TheShadow, Sep 2, 2012.

  1. Sep 2, 2012 #1
    TheShadow

    TheShadow Light Load Member

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    Dear TR Forum:

    I have run across many interesting federal trucking stats on legal trailer height, length, width and axle weight. However, I have yet to find the following:


    What is the legal weight limit for a tractor in a combination and what is the average weight?


    Thanks,

    Shadow

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  3. Sep 2, 2012 #2
    bender

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    Tractor
    12,000 steer
    17,000 per drive axle
    There is no laws on tare weight.
    How would this average tractor be equipped? This can vary by thousands of pounds.
     
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  4. Sep 2, 2012 #3
    TheShadow

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    Thanks Bender. However, I am just curious about the average weight of the Tractor ALONE with NO trailer attached please.

    Shadow.
     
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  5. Sep 2, 2012 #4
    Klatu

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    34,000 on the drives maximum. However different states have different weights you can put on steers. You need to get a good atlas that explains that. You also have to watch the rating on the tire. I n Tennessee it's some big weight. But if the rating of your tire is only 6,750 pounds. You cannot go over 13,500. Ticket. Texas is same way.
     
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  7. Sep 2, 2012 #5
    bender

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    Stripped down day cab 15,000
    Fully equipped road horse 18-19,000
    everything else somewhere in between
     
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  8. Sep 2, 2012 #6
    Moosetek13

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    It depends on the tractor you are driving.

    When you are bobtail, weigh it. Then you will know what your tractor weighs with the amount of fuel you have.
     
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