What's with all the axles?

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  1. okiedokie

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    B train chassis.
     
    okiedokie, Dec 1, 2020
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    Truck & pup
     
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    Yep. Those are twin frame rail trailers. Up in northern Alberta they've started using "spine" trailers in tri-tri-tri setup. Spine trailers just have a single rail down the middle. Not sure what they tare in at compared to the twin frame rail ones.
     
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    Probably lighter tare. Haul roads must be flat & straight to maneuver that combo.
     
    okiedokie, Dec 1, 2020
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    Regular super b are getting a lot more common in BC. You can deck the pup on the lead to shorten it up empty. The tri-tri-tri is more an Alberta setup. Pretty flat in most of Alberta.
     
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    Heard BC is testing tridrives pulling super b trailers now though.
     
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    For Winter driving and pulling a super b you need a tri drive with lockers. Let's just finish it with a CAT & 18 sp.
     
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    So what’s the idea with it? Compliance with weight laws?
     
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    Hauling super-B loads of rig mats, paid by the mat, drivers on percentage, during spring break up with an early completion bonus on the line. ;)
    And a scale with no practical way to bypass. o_O
    Whee... :D

    Made for some nervous trips. :oops:
     
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