40' LIGHTWEIGHT CHASSIS DESCRIPTION

The 40' Lightweight Tandem Chassis is a lightweight, tandem axle gooseneck chassis purpose-built for transporting loaded 40-foot containers safely and efficiently. Its reduced tare weight allows for greater payload capacity and improved fuel economy, making it an ideal solution for over-the-road operations where every pound — and every mile — matters.

GENERAL SPECIFICATION SHEET

40’ LIGHTWEIGHT TANDEM DIMENSIONS

-                                        NOMINAL LENGTH
+’
-                                        NOMINAL WIDTH
+”
-                                        KING PIN LOCATION
+1/2” from face of bolster
-                                        FIFTH WHEEL HEIGHT
+”
-                                        REAR DECK HEIGHT
+”
-                                        AXLE SPREAD
+” (TANDEM)
-                                        TARE WEIGHT
+,090 LBS (+/- 3%)
-                                        GVWR
+,000 LBS

40’ LIGHTWEIGHT TANDEM STANDARD FEATURES

-                                        MATERIAL
+                                        High strength, low alloy steel main rails; all others are of ASTM A572 grade 50
-                                        MAIN RAILS
+” I-beam wide flange fabricated beam
-                                        CROSSMEMBERS
+/16” fabricated crossmembers
-                                        KING PIN
+/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
+½” track; 22,500 lbs. each rated
-                                        HUBS
+                                        Hub piloted cast hubs
-                                        DRUMS
+                                        Cast drums
-                                        BRAKES
+½” x 7” quick-change brakes
-                                        WHEELS
+                                        (8) 8.25” x 22.5” aluminum wheels
-                                        TIRES
+                                        (8) 255/70R22.5 radials
-                                        BRAKE SYSTEM
+                                        Valve system for service brakes; 2S/1M ABS system
-                                        ELECTRICAL
+volt w/modular wiring and plug type connectors; 7-way pin electrical plug for ABS
-                                        PAINT
+                                        (8) 8.25” x 22.5” aluminum wheels
-                                        MISC
+                                        (8) 255/70R22.5 radials