Trailer configuration head to head – 53′ regular tandems vs 48′ spread tandems

What are the pros and cons of each – 53′ trailer with regular spread VS 48′ trailer with 10’1″ spread tandems?

There is sometimes confusion the difference between regular and spread tandems, how they are used, and what trailer lengths are used with each.

This article takes a look at comparing two common setups:

– 5 axle semi truck with a 53′ trailer and regular tandems – 4’2″

– 5 axle semi truck with a 48′ trailer and spread tandems – 10’1″

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