38,000 LB tags?
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38,000 LB tags?
I just ran down to the co. court house and renewed my tags(26ft. maxum cuddy cabin,2005 Jetta, 1998 Tahoe and 2004.5 2500 4x4) The lady handed me a truck plate marked 38,000 #s. I told her I have farm tags and she says"oh I only saw the 38,000#" She comes back with a decal only and I asked if I am still legal for 38,000? She says yes you are actually good for 40,000# Because they are instucted to give a little "wiggle room" to farm tagged vehicles. This is the 1st. time I have ever heard this. Does anybody elses state have anything similar? Does the 38,000 farm plate completely overide the manufacturs stated CGVW?
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"wiggle room"
I know may states have a word of mouth policy that during harvest time they turn a blind eye at farm trucks that mite be overloaded......the farmers in our area will over load a peanut truck to get the harvest to a warehouse in town
Its not a policy thats printed or hardfast rule because they can still fine you if your caught over weight......they can also shut you down until your load is legal
I know may states have a word of mouth policy that during harvest time they turn a blind eye at farm trucks that mite be overloaded......the farmers in our area will over load a peanut truck to get the harvest to a warehouse in town
Its not a policy thats printed or hardfast rule because they can still fine you if your caught over weight......they can also shut you down until your load is legal
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Joe, what your state will tag you for has really little or nothing to do with the manufacturer's GCWR, which in turn has really little to do with anything at all. 
The license plate generally only has to do with your own states department of revenue...
The GCWR is a weight rating is essentially Dodge's suggestion and also a basis for them to possibly deny you warranty coverage.
The license plate generally only has to do with your own states department of revenue... The GCWR is a weight rating is essentially Dodge's suggestion and also a basis for them to possibly deny you warranty coverage.
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That's pretty much been my experience as well. I not sure if I even know another farmer who has actually been ticketed for being overweight. There is another thread talking about guys in South Dakota having to run there pick-ups across the scales.(pick-up only ,no trailer) That seems like a serious waste of time and taxpayer dollars to me. (Patrick, I think your right on the money with your assessment).
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State of Kentucky farm tags have been 38,000 pounds for more years than I have been licensing trucks.
The tag does not state the weight; but, it is printed on the license receipt.
There is also a farm-exempt line on the receipt that you are supposed to sign stating that you do in fact farm.
The tag does not state the weight; but, it is printed on the license receipt.
There is also a farm-exempt line on the receipt that you are supposed to sign stating that you do in fact farm.
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