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I know Oregon has some weird DOT laws on trucks and axles. You see most of their tiller'ed ladders with tandem axle tractors and the like. I know it's very strict up there.
Someone local might have to chime in and help but I'd be willing to be it's got something to do with that.
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It also helps considerably with braking, and is likely one of the major factors in slowing down a larger rig.....two axles with brakes is better than one !!!
I know Oregon has some weird DOT laws on trucks and axles. You see most of their tiller'ed ladders with tandem axle tractors and the like. I know it's very strict up there.
Someone local might have to chime in and help but I'd be willing to be it's got something to do with that.
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It also helps considerably with braking, and is likely one of the major factors in slowing down a larger rig.....two axles with brakes is better than one !!!
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