
40' CHASSIS DESCRIPTION
The Standard Gooseneck Chassis is a rugged, tandem axle gooseneck chassis built as a workhorse for the reliable transport of loaded 40’ containers. With 22,500 lbs. axle ratings, it delivers the strength and capacity required for heavy intermodal freight while staying compliant with federal and regional weight regulations.
Its gooseneck design ensures proper clearance and balance, making it a dependable choice for both drayage and over-the-road operations.
GENERAL SPECIFICATION SHEET
40’ STANDARD GOOSENECK DIMENSIONS
| NOMINAL LENGTH | 40’ |
| NOMINAL WIDTH | 96” |
| KING PIN LOCATION | 30” from front face of bolster |
| FIFTH WHEEL HEIGHT | 48” |
| REAR DECK HEIGHT | 49” |
| NUMBER OF AXLES | 2 |
| AXLE SPREAD | 49” (TANDEM) |
| TARE WEIGHT | 6,700 LBS |
| FRAME RATING | 72,000 LBS |
| GVWR | 80,000 LBS |
40’ STANDARD GOOSENECK STANDARD FEATURES
| MATERIAL | High strength, low alloy steel main rails; all others are of ASTM A572 grade 50 |
| MAIN RAILS | 12” I-beam wide flange, 19 lbs. per ft.; hot rolled structural steel |
| CROSSMEMBERS | 3/16” fabricated crossmembers |
| KING PIN | 1/4” pick-up plate with 2” diameter king pin; AAR approved |
| LANDING GEAR | Two speed 17” travel with low pro sand shoe and solid axles |
| TWISTLOCKS | Buffers 1103-1213, 1102-1257 or equivalent |
| SUSPENSION | Tandem axle with rated leaf springs |
| AXLES | 71 ½” track; 22,500 lbs. each rated |
| HUBS | Hub piloted cast hubs |
| DRUMS | Cast drums |
| BRAKES | 16 ½” x 7” quick-change brakes with non-asbestos lining |
| WHEELS | (8) 8.25” x 22.5” steel wheels |
| TIRES | (8) 11R22.5 14 ply radial |
| BRAKE SYSTEM | Valve system for service brakes; 2S/1M ABS system |
| ELECTRICAL | 12 volt w/modular wiring and plug type connectors; 7-way pin electrical plug for ABS |
| PAINT | Zinc rich epoxy primer urethane top coat |
| MISC | Conspicuity striping; 24” x 30” white PVC PIC mudflaps or customer supplied |
For More Information
Contact Sales
Lee Crowe
lcrowe@nacpc.org
Peter Lowe
plowe@nacpc.org
Neal Overstreet
noverstreet@nacpc.org
Scott Stogner
sstogner@nacpc.org
