INFO ON THIS TRAILER SETUP Please

[b s express]

I would like to have some info on this type of trailer setup. Like how long would the two decks be ? And overall length. I saw this setup on Ice Road Truckers alot. Must be great to distribute weight. Any info would be a help. Thanks Jack

[truckpup]

It's called a "B" train. Very common in Canada and seen in Australia also. Auslowe sells the kits. The first trailer is 41' and the second trailer is 45'. The 5th wheel is actually part of the first trailer which rides on the 3 axle set up. Basicaly its a single axle trailer with an extended rigid frame with the 2nd and 3rd axle and 5th wheel mounted to it. I'm not sure if the 41' length is the flatbed part or overall length of the whole 1st trailer. But judging from the pictures I'll guess the 41' is the flatbed part and the overall trailer is longer. They can be in just about any type of trailer you want, flatbeds, vans, tankers, dumps, drop decks, etc.

[b s express]

Thanks for the info. This is a trailer I do not see on the model sites too much. And I think it is very interesting.

Jack

[Oliver]

You must only google then you find the infos

www.trans.gov.ab.ca:81/docType281/production/teg043.htm

www.publiquip.com/trailers/B-Train-Trailer.htm

Here some detail pics:
www.rbauction.com/german_site/common_scripts/gallery_full_view.jsp?auction_id=2007203&industry_id=2&equip_id=1775493&picture_id=1&Search_type=Other&Search_results=&page_type=0

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[b s express]

Thanks Oliver this was a great help....
Regards , Jack