Re: Gooseneck/5th Wheel

Posted by Steve (Magnolia, TX) on April 11, 2005 at 09:31:48 from (15.235.153.97):

In Reply to: Re: Gooseneck/5th Wheel posted by Glenn F. on April 11, 2005 at 09:17:57:

Let me start off by saying that I'm no expert, but...

1. Typically a 5th wheel hitch will have a greater weight capacity than a gooseneck.
2. A gooseneck is more "flexible" (i.e. you can traverse rougher terrain with a gooseneck hitch than a 5th wheel).
3. As old mentioned in his post, a gooseneck has a higher probablity of breakage than a 5th wheel.
4. As you mentioned, a gooseneck ball (2 5/16") is much less "intrusive" to the bed of your truck than a 5th wheel.

All in all, I suppose it boils down to a couple of things;
1. Are you already eyeing a trailer? If so, what hitch configuration does it have?
2. What are you anticipating hauling and where? If you're hauling 2 or 3 (or even more) tractors, simultaneously or a tractor with a couple of big, heavy implements, and doing so over-the-road, go for the 5th wheel. If you're looking for more of a "general purpose" trailer (hay, equipment, other things at other times, etc.) over 'varied' terrain (fields, rough driveways, over curbs, etc. along with road trave) then I'd look at the gooseneck.

HTH
Steve

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