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WILSON 43-102-78 WEIGHT

Jun 15, 2012 at 08:47 PM CST
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just wondering if anyone knows what a wilson or timpte 43 foot 102 wide and 78 inch tall hopper would weigh empty? thats air ride and with aluminum sub frame and such. thanks

Replied on Sat, Jun 16, 2012 at 01:46 PM CST

Don't quote me on this, But it seems to me that my old Timpte super hopper was 42 long x 102 wide x 78 high, with steel wheels and subframe and spring suspension and weighed 12000. I know this isn't quite what you're asking but it should give you a starting point.

Replied on Sat, Jun 16, 2012 at 03:57 PM CST
2001 Timpte 42 x 102 x 78 with 8 alum wheels, alum sub frame, and steel kingpin plate 9600 pounds. I had one on the scales last month.
Replied on Sat, Jun 16, 2012 at 05:16 PM CST
I wonder if a 2009-2013 timpte high side would be any lighter than your 01? or maybe a wilson even?
Replied on Sat, Jun 16, 2012 at 05:44 PM CST
I got a 2005 Timpte 42' x 96" x 78" all aluminum wheels trailer alone is 8900# and 30 ton of ddg can be put on, hope that helps you
Replied on Sun, Jun 17, 2012 at 09:21 AM CST
thanks ron, ya i could live with 8900 pounds. My truck is very heavy so I need to have a very light trailer. with a cornhusker I weigh 28500 so with your timpte i would problably be around 29000 or so.
Replied on Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 07:48 AM CST
I have many Wilson Trailers. It depends how they are setup and the age of the trailer. If that trailer had a alumumium king pin section and aluminum under carriage you can get them as light as 9,000 lbs, but if it is a standard trailer you are probably looking at 10,500 or maybe 11,000.
Replied on Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 05:29 PM CST
My truck and trailer empty weight full of fuel is 29,800 lbs, the timpte i'm pulling now is a 2010 43'x102"x78" w/ all aluminum sub frame and so on weighs 9200#
Replied on Thu, Jun 21, 2012 at 07:27 PM CST
Probably close to 10,000 lbs
Replied on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 05:56 PM CST
Depends upon the year. My 2011 Timpte, 43'X78"X96" with aluminum subframe, aluminum kingpin, duralite hubs, centrifuse drums and Michelin wide base singles weighs 8300# exactly, dropped on the local elevators scale. The older ones will be heavier.
Replied on Sat, Jun 23, 2012 at 09:33 PM CST
wow that would be great! I am looking for a timpte like yours, but i am very picky. It has to have an aluminum sub and fifth wheel plate just so I can get lighter. If i was smart I would just get a lighter truck but I love my pete. I think it weighs 20,000 #. I think.