Posted by BarnyardEngineering on August 22, 2017 at 05:34:26 from (98.17.202.247):
In Reply to: Hauling question posted by jeremy in ne on August 21, 2017 at 10:09:30:
I agree, don't base your legal decisions on any advice given here. Your state's department of transportation and/or motor vehicles will have the definitive laws and regulations that you will need to follow.
One thing, if you've got a "14,000lb" trailer and you're thinking, "14,000lb trailer, 14,000lb tractor, I'm good to go!" you'd be DEAD WRONG.
Trailer ratings include the weight of the trailer, and a 14,000lb trailer can weigh over 5000lbs on its own depending on how long it is.
Another thing, if you looked at tractordata and said, "Oh it's only a 9000lb tractor, I'm good to go!" you'd also be dead wrong. That 9000lb figure is for a stripped base tractor with no weights, no fluids, not even engine oil. If the tractor has a cab, any wheel weights, it's probably closer to 12,000lb.
If your trailer is a dual tandem (i.e. 8 tires on the ground) or even a triaxle with 8-bolt hubs, it will handle the load. If it's a gooseneck you can even balance the tractor so that not much weight is on the truck without compromising stability. From a practical perspective if you've got the power to get it moving, and brakes to stop it, you can haul it.
If it is a bumper pull trailer I would not even attempt it with a 3/4 ton truck. You will end up putting more weight on the tongue than the truck's receiver is designed for, plus that will lift too much weight off the front end of the truck causing steering and stopping issues, with a tractor that large and heavy.
Now from the legal standpoint, generally speaking, since I don't know Nebraska law, whatever your truck and trailer are registered for weight-wise is what you have to worry about. Most likely your 3/4 ton truck will be legally overloaded even if you're careful about balancing the tractor on the trailer.
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