Carl Bert
Platinum Member
- Joined
- Jul 13, 2010
- Messages
- 856
- Location
- Rockland county, New York
- Tractor
- Kubota B26, John deere X595
I was recently told that NYS is really cracking down on trailer violations. He said they have been setting up more check points and have increased the fines. You would think they had enough real crime on their hands to keep them busy, but I guess not.
Anyway I am towing a 4000 lb B26 on an 18' double axle trailer, rated for 7000 lb capacity. The trailer is in like new condition and has brakes on all four wheels. I fasten the tractor with a regulation chain front and rear. I strap down the front bucket and the backhoe bucket to the trailer. The trailer has a break away system. It does not have a fire extinguisher.
I tow this set up with a Chevy Tahoe, which I believe has a towing capacity of 6700 lbs. As I said the tractor is 4000 lbs and the trailer is about 2500 lbs, so I realize I am just getting by with the Tahoe.
Am I missing anything and is a fire extinguisher required to be mounted to the trailer?
Anyway I am towing a 4000 lb B26 on an 18' double axle trailer, rated for 7000 lb capacity. The trailer is in like new condition and has brakes on all four wheels. I fasten the tractor with a regulation chain front and rear. I strap down the front bucket and the backhoe bucket to the trailer. The trailer has a break away system. It does not have a fire extinguisher.
I tow this set up with a Chevy Tahoe, which I believe has a towing capacity of 6700 lbs. As I said the tractor is 4000 lbs and the trailer is about 2500 lbs, so I realize I am just getting by with the Tahoe.
Am I missing anything and is a fire extinguisher required to be mounted to the trailer?