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    (PA) Tri-axle dump truck question

    Obviously, I'm no expert on the subject, but looking over axle weight limitations got me thinking. I usually see tri-axles in PA set up with 18-20k fronts, 44-46k rears, and an 18k pusher, often with singles instead of duals. I know the max GVWR is 73,280 lbs, but this is what I don't get -...
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    PA trailering questions

    I'm having a little trouble getting my facts straight in setting up a trailer. The DMV knows less than I do and my local title guy won't spend more than 30 seconds on the phone with me, so I'm hoping someone here might have some insight on this. First, in PA is it true that you do not need to...
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    New Sterling Bullet

    Sterling just unveiled the Bullet this week. We all know what it is - but you now have a different place to buy it. Still it looks pretty sharp and is supposed to be pretty nice. http://www.sterlingtrucks.com/SterlingBullet/
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    Ford Louisville Model Designations

    Could someone please explain the Louisville's for me? Truck paper has 7000's, 8000's and 9000's in L, LN, LS LT, LNT, LTL, and LTS designations. I imagine it has to do with cab sizes and axle spacings but what are they? Also, what were the engine and tranny options for 7000's, 8000's and 9000's?
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    Haul trucks - Articulated vs Rigid

    So what are the advantages and disadvantages of using an articulated truck over a rigid truck (Cat 740 vs 769 for example)? Obviously you can take an articulated where a rigid can't go and you need more of a haul road for a rigid, but what about price, operating costs, maintenance...
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