Recent content by Redbaron1

You and me both. It is weird to me that the only "official" looking doc can't be found elsewhere and confirmed. I wasn't concerned so much with the legality as it would be for ag use, but I would be pushing even the 20 k on front, so practically I wanted to be sure it would last, pounding in...

Thanks for that. I appreciate all the replies to my questions. I did a lot of measuring and figuring and concluded that for what I want in the end product, the 931a1 isn't going to work. There is just too much butchering and redoing suspension, steering, engine, etc before I have what I am...

But I still need to replace the rear-rear of the tandem with a steer. Hence the rating of the steer is important to me. Also, why are they breaking axle shafts? Wouldn't that have more to do with torque applied, not weight on axle?

Oh, I see. I was wondering why you were giving me different figures. I guess I should have made it clear in the OP that this will be a Self Propelled Implement of Husbandry, which falls under different vehicle guidelines in BC. Early on in this thread, when we were talking tires, I mentioned...

This is what I found from I found this from Memphis...

What do you think if this info? Is it accurate? Do five tons have different axles with different ratings? I am surprised that your info says that the rear solid axles individually are rated for less than a steer. (17k vs 20k).

But what about the weight of the chassis/cab etc? Does this not figure into the weight on axles? Sorry, not understanding. I thought the front axle could handle 20,000?

The figures of 12,000, 17,000, and 17,000 - are those supposed to be gross or payload? thx

Found this from Memphis Equipment Company with axle weight ratings.

I assume bridge truck springs are longer? Not familiar. I had the spacing all figured out with the A4000 axles which was my first plan, but haven't penciled it out for the five ton set up if I go that route. The 5 ton fronts don't turn as tight, so the rear won't have to either. Probably...

How do you pm on here?

So, I like that both those axles have air diff locks. If I were to go that route, I would only use the front of those rears though, at least on this project, as I need the rear rear to steer, so I would need at least two steers as well. I suppose shipping to the west coast of Canada would not be...

I am catching on. Thanks for the patience in explaining.

Ah, I see!

Aren't the five tons a 6.44 ratio?