Re: What type and size trailer?

Posted by Coloken on August 30, 2004 at 18:29:31 from (216.17.175.176):

In Reply to: What type and size trailer? posted by Tim in LA on August 30, 2004 at 14:29:56:

Oh boy! That question has more twist and ifs than you can believe. Have been, and am going through this with a friend that hauls his and mine. 3 different trailers.
A goose neck of course. Your going to find that the tandom axle ones are rated at 12000 to 15000. Just big enough. But, 4 tires rated at 3000 lb. each probably makes you over loaded. But they do work. To be safe you need to go to dual tandom. They are rated 18000 to 24000. We just found out that the dual-oil filled axles pull a lot harder. Then get out the book on your truck/pickup and look at your max total/gross weight(what ever they call it) and you will find out you are over weight unless you are using some thing like a 2 ton truck. Under 10000 load, the usual flatbed is fine and tows nicely. I am beginning to see a lot of 3 axle flatbeds. I think they have their place. I am no expert, am just giving you some thoughts. Most people I see hauling tractors are probably not safe but are happy with what they are doing.
There is some thing to be said for just hiring a professional to do it.

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