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| | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 22 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 22 | Does anyone know what the rated GVW was of a '53 GMC W450-30 (Tandem rear axles)?
Thanks | | | | | Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Dec 2002 Posts: 2,549 | I've got a spec. sheet, on a DW450-37, & it's 26000lb. GVW, & 38000lb. GCW. | | | | | Joined: May 2002 Posts: 155 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2002 Posts: 155 | The GVW should be stamped on the doorjamb plate...
44,000 is normal with 9.00x20 tires..tire size will dictate what you can license for..
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| | | | | Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 5,152 | Is this the one that was for sale in Spokane? I think I concluded that one was 26,000 or maybe 29,000. It was the number that Washington says requires a CDL unless it has juice brakes and is not operated commercially.
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It's true. I really don't do anything but browse the Internet looking for trouble... | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 22 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 22 | Yup. Turns out it's GVW is 26,000 and GCW = 38,000, right off the ID plate. Washington requires a CDL for single trucks 26,001 and above, or trailers 10,001 and above if the GCW is 26,001 or above. So this truck would not need a CDL. I suppose the GMC 470 series would need one. It's a W454-30, so the wheelbase is 179". I will be calling the guy tomorrow for more details on condition, etc. | | |
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