Posted by caterpillar guy on January 16, 2022 at 15:49:35 from (47.26.95.42):
In Reply to: just saw this article posted by Mike(NEOhio) on January 16, 2022 at 11:07:44:
2.00 Per mile would not even cover the permit cost. More like about 10-15 per mile for a load like that. The trailer would cost 100,000.00 plus not counting the extras on it. Truck is another 100,000.00 plus. My Pete 22 years ago cost just over 100,000.00 and it is just a pretty normal truck with just a few upgrades to it like heavier axle housings on the drives fuel pressure gage,air restriction gage,volt and ampere meter and suspension gage for the weight of the load. Up level interior and dual air seats. Also has the ultra cab so it was a bit taller through the sleeper entry. 475 at 1750 Cat with 18spd and 3.55 rears has been since turned up to the 550 at 1850 torque a 6NZ engine with the single turbo. As for fuel and some of those things probably bobtails to the fuel or gets it on route at a smaller place along the route on a US or State highway. He'll have a tillerman or a remote for the rear steering on the trailer. Escort cars on both ends along with probably some State Patrol cars as he progresses along the route. Yup been in the plans for a few months probably.
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