Hi,
Prevost GVWR 54,500 lbs
Newell GVWR 63,600 lbs
BlueBird GVWR 54,000 Lbs
No ,the analysis is considering dry loading of the axles
The Bluebird has at least 22,000 lbs on the drive without any cargo.
I would think that a Newell with a CCC of no more than 9000 lbs would be 54,600 lbs without cargo. That would mean at least 24,000 lbs on the drive.
You are correct, a manufacturer can put a 30,000 lb rated axle in a rig. Safe, but can't drive it anywhere (legally).
Ross
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