Is this trailer wide enough?

[QRTRHRS]

the widest you can go legally (feds) is 102 inches (8.5 feet) (some states are narrower)

you're only missing 5 inches from max.

I'm confused, the issue isn't that your trailer is too narrow (or you fat fingered the width), the issue is that your tractor is too wide.

BTW, you can only stick over 2" over the side of your trailer legally.

It's 102 on federally funded road. When it comes to state highways, it's mix and match. Some states are more realistic about it and allow you better access while others are not. Many have some routes totally restricted for obvious reasons. Though there is always someone stupid enough to go for it. But that's for another discussion.

On a commercial basis, states cannot totally restrict 102's from making deliveries when the rig must navigate local routes or restrict access to a local terminal. Heck, way back when, I used to do local P&D with doubles.

If you notice, most of the horse and flatbed trailers that are discussed on this site are 102's. Good thing most states are lenient for these applications.

As for the overhanging tires, I don't see that as excessive but I agree with the cross chaining. Course', I cross chain any machinery application with my chains pulling away from the subject both front and rear.

 

[Slippy]

I did think of moving the wheel in a few inches, but I would rather not. If anything, I should move them out for the hills I am on.

So, I am not sure what you all are saying regarding the use of chains. I got the four points, or four chains, but not sure what you mean by crossing them. Is it best to pull both chains from the draw bar, axle, or where, and then cross them over?

 

[Duffster]

ｧ393.87 Warning flags on projecting loads.

(a) Any commercial motor vehicle transporting a load which extends beyond the sides by more than 102 mm (4 inches) or more than 1,219 mm (4 feet) beyond the rear must have the extremities of the load marked with red or orange fluorescent warning flags. Each warning flag must be at least 457 mm (18 inches) square.


I'm actually wrong, you get 4" total (I always made it 2" both sides, but that's not correct)
that's a dead copy from FMCSA website current rules, so 4" is correct

Thanks L.C.

 

[jaquetarr]

If you're just moving it to your place, chain the heck out of it and go slow.
If you plan to haul it around frequently,You may consider narrowing up the back tires, like a couple other folks suggested. Might consider more air in the tires.
Rgds,
tim

 

[Pops15]

I did think of moving the wheel in a few inches, but I would rather not. If anything, I should move them out for the hills I am on.

So, I am not sure what you all are saying regarding the use of chains. I got the four points, or four chains, but not sure what you mean by crossing them. Is it best to pull both chains from the draw bar, axle, or where, and then cross them over?

For best results the right front of the tractor should be chained diagonally to the left front of the trailer. Left front of the tractor should be chained diagonally to the right front of the trailer. The chains will be crossed and make an X when hooked up. The front chains should attach to the trailer forward from the tractor to keep the tractor from rolling backwards.
Do the same on the back. Make sure the rear chains attach to the trailer a few feet behind the tractor so the tractor can't roll forward.