D13series2
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Looking to replace / upgrade my old (1992) 7000# car hauler trailer. I don't use my trailer often and the heaviest thing I can picture is an Oliver 1355 at about 7000#, or one of my truck projects at about 5500#. My current trailer was not happy with the Massey 202 Workbull with loader and weighted tires (about 6000#), but did just fine with all my other projects. When I do use my trailer the drive is usually 200+ miles. I'm not in a hurry and drive careful but there are some areas that just can't reasonably be reached without expressway driving, and I'm leery of loading the trailer close to max and driving thru the potholes and crazed drivers in Flint in the afternoon... So I thought I'd step up to something with better brakes and suspension.
I used to be able to find 9900# trailers, but now all I see is 10200#. Looking at all the recent posts it does not look like the laws added a 200# safety allowance like tractor pulling does LOL. Am I correct that I would need a CDL to legally pull one of these?
I used to be able to find 9900# trailers, but now all I see is 10200#. Looking at all the recent posts it does not look like the laws added a 200# safety allowance like tractor pulling does LOL. Am I correct that I would need a CDL to legally pull one of these?