What exactly is the steer axle weight limit?

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  1. GlenLee

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    Single axle is not synonymous with steer axle. A single axle may be on the trailer and have 2 sets of duals with a maximum weight limit on the Federal Interstate system of 20,000 pounds. A steer axle, which has only 2 tires, is limited by axle and tire rating to well less than the federal single axle weight limit of 20,000 pounds.
     
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    Please, Reconsider your post before the storm of criticism.
     
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    The heavy duty steers have wide tires.

    I don't know if that makes em rated for
    20 or 14.

    We have one truck rated for 14 but it's got standard steer tires.
     
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    425/65 tires can take well more than 10K each.
     
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    I once was using a F-350 and gooseneck with tandem duel wheels I inquired about the axle weights at my local state trooper HQ and was told 20 on single including steer 34 tandem duels
     
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    That trooper is out of his mind if he lets a setup like that go loaded that heavy. :eek:
     
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    Tell him seeing how your more knowledgeable than He .
     
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    The ratings on the tires, if you have G rated tires, 6175 per tire or 12300 total. If you have 16 ply H rated tires, then it is 14,200 lbs. Many tractors require H rated tires as they are over 12,300 lbs in steers.
     
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