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Legally you need to check your state. It does not matter if your truck can safely handle trailer the weighs 70,000 pounds, if it ain't legal you're still liable for the ticket and fines. Don't hold me to these numbers but I think on a class "C" (normal operators licence in most states) you are limited to a single vehicle rated >26,000 pounds and does not have air brakes or is a commercial passenger vehicle like a bus, towing a trailer >10,000 pounds. Where you run into problems is how they read the laws. Some states will allow you to tow the trailer or drive the vehicle right to the limit of 10,000/26,000 pounds. Other states have read the cut off at 25,999 for the vehicle and 9,999 for the trailer. Most states do not care if the trailer is rated higher than the limits of your license weight wise but if you load it over the limit, you are liable for the fine. Some states also require you to have a special class license for hauling equipment exceeding a certain pound rating and or self propelled equipment like tractors, loaders, ect. I think you will be in safe working limits of both your truck and trailer but you do need to check with the state to ensure you'll be within the legal limits.
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