I am looking for a software application to evaluate the axle load weights that will occur by using different axle spacings throught the overall length of the truck trailer combination.
I am building this for myself.
I am try to build a 5 axle tractor(twin steer,tri-drive)
to pull a heavy haul trailer(jeep 2axle, trailer 3axle, booster 2axle).
Overall truck/trailer length 120 feet.
I am trying to determine balance points to equally distribute the weights on all axles.
I do know that the front steer...
Used trailers in this range are about $35-40K in fair shape without a flip axle.
Flip axles are about $5-10K.
I would never get more than $10 maybe $15 on mine.
This will cost about $10-15K to up-fit with a flip axle.
About half of trying to sell mine and buy a used one.
And it is not all...
I have a removable gooseneck semi-trailer (RGN)
I am going to stiffen it to hold a higher capacity.
30 ton to 45 ton.
This hauls large equipment. (yellow iron)
I know from experience what to use and how to do it.
Is there some one here that can do the calculations and make a drawing of the...
Thank you for your response.
I am still trying to digest it all but seem to be understanding everything.
It is just taking a little while to sink in.
The strap that they said that I should have used has a a rating of 5000 lbs holding strength and a 3500 lb holding strength during quick...
Can anyone help?
I recently transported a wrecked vehicle on the interstate on a flat bed trailer. The individuals that I transported this vehicle for are claiming that they should not have to pay me due to damage done by a 4" strap used to hold the vehicle on the trailer.
I claim that the...