Hi guys,
I have a quick question, what is the advantage of a spread axle trailer? I know 10 foot spread axle trailers are very popular in the flatbed trucking as well as climate controlled and the rear axle air can be dumped so they corner a tad easier, but as far as bridge formulas go and weight distribution is concerned is more of what my question is. I do see a few spread axle refer trailers not everyday, and not in any of the major refer fleets like Martin, CR England or Krelikamp, but the smaller companies or owner operators who have the custom truck and matching custom refer trailer. I know the matching refer trailers are very expensive $65,000+ dollars and usually those are spread axle.
I know there is something in the Ohio State Highway Patrols truck drivers guide about fixed axle spread axle trucks, but I do not totally understand it.
Anyhow thank you for your help.
Mike
I have a quick question, what is the advantage of a spread axle trailer? I know 10 foot spread axle trailers are very popular in the flatbed trucking as well as climate controlled and the rear axle air can be dumped so they corner a tad easier, but as far as bridge formulas go and weight distribution is concerned is more of what my question is. I do see a few spread axle refer trailers not everyday, and not in any of the major refer fleets like Martin, CR England or Krelikamp, but the smaller companies or owner operators who have the custom truck and matching custom refer trailer. I know the matching refer trailers are very expensive $65,000+ dollars and usually those are spread axle.
I know there is something in the Ohio State Highway Patrols truck drivers guide about fixed axle spread axle trucks, but I do not totally understand it.
Anyhow thank you for your help.
Mike