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porky69 · 12-30-2013, 07:09 PM

A 40ft container on a class 8 chassis is going to require customizing. It will be approximately 5ft longer than the legal length in most states (more in others). Plus it is going to be mega heavy once built.

as far as a factory built container chassis they will have the axles right at the back making maneuvering a bit more challenging, but not impossible. And it at best will have straight axles on air ride.

it has been done before but I don't think I would do it. Building the container off of the chassis would require some careful measuring to make sure everything lines up and doesn't interfere with the chassis.

12-30-2013, 07:09 PM	#3
porky69 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Coaldale Posts: 89	A 40ft container on a class 8 chassis is going to require customizing. It will be approximately 5ft longer than the legal length in most states (more in others). Plus it is going to be mega heavy once built. as far as a factory built container chassis they will have the axles right at the back making maneuvering a bit more challenging, but not impossible. And it at best will have straight axles on air ride. it has been done before but I don't think I would do it. Building the container off of the chassis would require some careful measuring to make sure everything lines up and doesn't interfere with the chassis. __________________ 2007 Haulmark 3329DS, Freightliner Coronado Chassis, 515hp Detroit, Meritor Freedomline 12speed Autoshift, 10kw Generator, In-motion Satellite.