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M1078 GVWR Over the Road
I’m always a little confused when looking at the payload specs for the S&S trucks. They always show the same payload capacity for the same truck irreguardless of how it is set up. For example, a M1078 with a winch, pto, and hydraulic tank should have a smaller payload capacity than the same... -
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M1078 GVWR Over the Road
It’s been my experience in MT that if you are under 26,000 GVW, and your vehicle is not under a commercial license, then the DOT has minimal or no authority to inspect or fine you (other than dipping your tank). However, if you exceed any of the recommended capacities (GVW, tire rating, etc.)... -
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M1078 GVWR Over the Road
I would add a comment to the tire capacity, NDT is correct, the tires do have a capacity of 10,000 pounds each but only if they are inflated to 100 psi. I’m fairly certain the CTIS only inflates the tires to a maximum pressure of 55 psi for highway driving and I’m not sure how it would handle...