Weight rating for 5 tons

[G744]

Hey 2002, how does your water truck play with the Cal laws regarding MV's?

Just curious.

 

[america2002]

Hey 2002, how does your water truck play with the Cal laws regarding MV's?

Just curious.

It registers just like any civilian vehicle. If it’s over 14k GVW and diesel you have to register it with the Air Resource Board. There are certain programs in CARB you can register these old rigs with. Mine is under low use. Meaning I can’t go over 1k miles a year.

 

[chucky]

Could be wrong, but my understanding is that maximum legal front axle weight is 20,000 lbs. With dual axle rears at 34,000, maximum theorectical gross weight for a 3 axle straight truck can be 54,000 lbs. There are other limitations to observe such as tire capacity, structural limits, etc. Add pony axles, and the maximum gross weight can increase. Once you exceed 55,000 lb registered gross weight, you start getting into the Federal Heavy Highway Use Tax with its associated costs and filings.

A single axle other than the steer will be allowed 20k if tires permit ! A steer axle is allowed on a big truck/bus is allowed 12k unless you were running wide flotation tires like cement/dump trucks if the tire is rated some states like mich use to allow 18k on steer with the flotation tires