10K trailer - Gator?

[Oldtractorfixer]

You are aware that towing a trailer with a gvwr over 10000# requires a class a drivers license.

 

[4570Man]

You are aware that towing a trailer with a gvwr over 10000# requires a class a drivers license.

I’m not aware of any such law in TN.

 

[AllDodge]

Nor KY, the Fed law is grossing more the 26K, but in the county have not heard of anyone being pulled over for it. I have a KY horse council plate on my 26K dump truck, the plate was made up for the hose industry and not many know its a 38K plate. The 26K plate cost about $140, the horse plate cost $21

Have pulled my backhoe right past local at state troupers and they don't give my 40K load (est) a second look

 

[George2615]

You are aware that towing a trailer with a gvwr over 10000# requires a class a drivers license.

It depends on the State you register in. Here, a regular class D license can tow a vehicle with a GVWR of more than 10,000 lbs only if the combined weight rating of the two vehicles is 26,000 lbs. or less.

 

[SethWilliams]

You are aware that towing a trailer with a gvwr over 10000# requires a class a drivers license.

I double checked on this just to make sure - only when the combo goes over 26,000 is a CDL required.

 

[fried1765]

Why not? Most of the flatbed semi trucks rolling down the road use them for tie downs.

Aaron Z

The point is, that "Most" of us on TBN are not using "flatbed semi trucks".
It is really not necessary to use chain to secure a 5000 lb. or less tractor.
Many stake pockets on trailers 14K, or under, are not very beefy.
The biggest problem is that stake pockets on these relatively light weight trailers typically have rather sharp edges.
If you use 2" nylon ratchet straps, as I do, the stake pocket edge will chafe your nylon straps.
"D" rings are a much better idea if you use straps, and they work just fine with chain too.
I am not suggesting a trailer with no stake pockets, but rather one with a mix of "D" rings, and stake pockets.

 

[fried1765]

I double checked on this just to make sure - only when the combo goes over 26,000 is a CDL required.

There are different rules in Mexafornia I believe.

 

[SethWilliams]

Well, I made a deal this evening at $4750 out the door. The only other thing I have to pay is the license fee, which is $115 at my county clerk's office. So, a total of $4865 for the 14k Gator. I am very pleased with the deal! I actually got a quote from a Gator for the same trailer and he came in at $5262 once it is all said and done. They do have a deal going where you get a spare tire and mount for free, which is a $200 value, but it still wasn't worth it to drive four hours round trip.

I hooked the trailer up to pull out and only one of the turn signals worked. We tested my truck's lights and everything is good there, so the dealer is going to fix the wiring tomorrow and I will pick up the trailer tomorrow afternoon. Pics to come!

 

[QRTRHRS]

Well, I made a deal this evening at $4750 out the door. The only other thing I have to pay is the license fee, which is $115 at my county clerk's office. So, a total of $4865 for the 14k Gator. I am very pleased with the deal! I actually got a quote from a Gator for the same trailer and he came in at $5262 once it is all said and done. They do have a deal going where you get a spare tire and mount for free, which is a $200 value, but it still wasn't worth it to drive four hours round trip.

I hooked the trailer up to pull out and only one of the turn signals worked. We tested my truck's lights and everything is good there, so the dealer is going to fix the wiring tomorrow and I will pick up the trailer tomorrow afternoon. Pics to come!

Sounds good! I did not realize that going directly to Gator would cost more but then if you think about it, that would not be fair to their dealers.

 

[AllDodge]

I hooked the trailer up to pull out and only one of the turn signals worked.

Sounds like the lack of quality control