7 inches high can be as wide as 10 feet 8 inches, whereas a load 11 feet 11
inches high cannot exceed 7 feet in width.
Although these height and width figures provide a general guide for
shipping items on flatcars, the limits of particular railroads vary from
them and must be determined whenever a move is planned. Delays, unsafe
loads, and damage to equipment must be avoided by checking in advance with
individual lines.
1.7. VEHICLECARRYING CAPACITY
Now to try to answer the question "How many 5ton trucks can fit on a
flatcar?" Basically, this is what you must know: dimensions and weight of
the 5ton cargo truck including any cargo in the truck, length and width of
the flatcar deck, and load limit of the flatcar. Not all 5ton cargo trucks
are alike: models differ in size and weight. Look at the dimensions for two
examples:
Note that example B is 76 inches longer than example A and an inch
higher. Example B is over 4,000 pounds heavier
than example A. A few inches or pounds can make
the difference between "go" and "no go" on a
flatcar. Example A is illustrated in the sketch on
the left.
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