96 Wide Flatbed vs. 102 Wide-Comments?

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02-22-2010, 02:39 AM

skrissel

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Hey,

I have a 48'x102" flat for sale if you decide to go with a 102"

E-mail me at [email protected] if you need any info.

Thanks!!

-scott

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02-22-2010, 02:14 PM

Red Clay Rambler

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Email has been sent, thanks.

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03-01-2010, 12:15 AM

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If I was only gonna haul coils regionally in a side kit I'd get a 96" x 35' to save weight.

With open trailer the forklift guys will bang your sides more with a 102".

Also my Fontaine 102" has the wide axles - 102" sidewall to sidewall. When tractor tires are at edge of white line the trailer is 3 inches onto line already.

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03-01-2010, 01:43 AM

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I think that there are advantages to having a 96" wide trailer if you are hauling steel. In fact, I see a lot of them at the steel mills. It can save a little weight. Either trailer can work for you.