lion_singh
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I am preparing a business plan for a 55ton RGB heavy haul business. I want to nail down the essential specs for a heavy haul truck to pull the 55ton RGB. My practical experience is limited to 53 foot reefer trailers where even a 400hp 10 speed truck will do for 80000 pound gross combination weight. But heavy haul is a different ball game and my only source of education has been searching the internet and reading various blogs, forums etc. By extensive reading, I have prepared a list of specs for a 55ton RGB heavy haul truck. I am listing them here and I request that you please comment on these:
150000 pounds Gross Combination Weight (assuming 20000 truck weight, 30000 trailer weight and 100000 load)
500 Horsepower
18 speed transmission
4.10 rear axle ratio
Full locking rears
20k front axle rating
20k pusher axle rating
52k tandem axle rating
Double Frame
Double Locking air slide fifth wheel
If I can get this business plan off the ground, I don't see myself stepping up beyond 55 ton hauling for quite a while so I don't want to get any extra heavy spec truck. I just want to stick to 150k gross weight for now. I would like to keep away from two speed rears, auxilliary transmissions etc.
Do the above specs sound reasonable to you? Are there any enhancements or trade-offs you would recommend? Please do reply with whatever comments, suggestions, observations that you have no matter how small or big. The more of you reply, the better confidence I will have in my planning.
I appreciate your input very much.
Regards,
Singh
150000 pounds Gross Combination Weight (assuming 20000 truck weight, 30000 trailer weight and 100000 load)
500 Horsepower
18 speed transmission
4.10 rear axle ratio
Full locking rears
20k front axle rating
20k pusher axle rating
52k tandem axle rating
Double Frame
Double Locking air slide fifth wheel
If I can get this business plan off the ground, I don't see myself stepping up beyond 55 ton hauling for quite a while so I don't want to get any extra heavy spec truck. I just want to stick to 150k gross weight for now. I would like to keep away from two speed rears, auxilliary transmissions etc.
Do the above specs sound reasonable to you? Are there any enhancements or trade-offs you would recommend? Please do reply with whatever comments, suggestions, observations that you have no matter how small or big. The more of you reply, the better confidence I will have in my planning.
I appreciate your input very much.
Regards,
Singh