Tractor Trailer Match 3 axle rgn

Yeah finding the center of gravity on a machine is always the rub. So far I've had luck with that. And thank you by the way.

I'm starting to get the picture I was overthinking the balance.


And now that I think about variables...... Even the 2 axel RGNs I've pulled have had a balance point in different positions.

 

Funny thing is that's not terribly different from exactly what I do.

And yeah I do the same trying to keep drives heaviest.


But as for permits, yeah usually where I pick it up we order max weights. Then I get exact figures and we go from there for the rest.

The issue for me becomes when I run over what a particular state my give ya on permit.

Or actually trying to balance legal.

Which I've done quite well so far at 5,,,, just wondering what sort of difference 6 makes

 

I don't do equipment hauling but I often see drivers picking up machines will run the machine back and forth on the deck a little bit. I'm guessing they're checking suspension pressures so they can see where it needs to sit on the deck to be legal?

 

If it’s on tracks pay attention to when it tips as you drive onto the trailer…the center of gravity will slightly ahead of the corner of the deck.
It’s really easy if you watching someone else drive. If you’re by yourself drive a know distance farther on and get out to look

 

Yeah, that does work for ballpark.

Tractor gauge in my case is just psi not weight. Trailer gauge is a little better

 

That's bloody genius. I never thought of that. I kind of want to slap myself right now.

 

When speaking of legal weights...on 6 on a tridem states give you more legal weight back there too....

 

The guys that we see typically are always hauling big stuff so I'd have to guess they know how the pressure translates over to weight.

 

Now that it

Unless you have the wonderful rubber block suspension…then you just know when you got around 50k back there it’s like having air ride lol
or use the hydraulic pressure gauge and the table on the side of the neck if your trailer is equipped

 

I do as well.

The issue comes when it is very close to being over. Permit or legal regardless.

It's usually accurate within 500-1000lbs.

But sitting on the wrong ground can occasiounly mess with it.