3000 lb. load

[Diamondpilot]

While I usually recommend tandems or triples for about every trailer I sell I prefer single axle for off road conditions. Turn much easier, don't tear turf up, easier to maneuver, seem to handle bumps and dips better without overloading a component, ect. Look at most military trailers, they have big single tires.

Chris

 

[jpwazz]

I already have the tote, ( two of them actually ), so I really only need a trailer sturdy enough to get back and forth with. 3000 pounds would be the total load, 2500 lbs water, tote weighs 75-80 lbs empty plus some piping to a sprinkler head. I'm collecting rain water from the roof of my shed, 1" rainfall overfills tote. I'll be using this to irrigate seedling trees at some acreage I own, about 400 black walnut to start with and I'll add some pine trees after a year or two. JP

 

[Couple of Achers]

I already have the tote, ( two of them actually ), so I really only need a trailer sturdy enough to get back and forth with. 3000 pounds would be the total load, 2500 lbs water, tote weighs 75-80 lbs empty plus some piping to a sprinkler head. I'm collecting rain water from the roof of my shed, 1" rainfall overfills tote. I'll be using this to irrigate seedling trees at some acreage I own, about 400 black walnut to start with and I'll add some pine trees after a year or two. JP

Don't forget the weight of the trailer. 2500 lbs of water, the weight of the tote, misc. gear/piping and 800-1000lbs for the trailer itself, puts you over the 3500 lb axle rating. You should be looking at a heavier axle than 3500 lbs. Also, don't forget that most states require a trailer to have brakes over a certain GVW. Here it is 3,000 lbs.

 

[Raw Dodge]

The best bet is a custom single axle trailer with a 5200lb or a 6000lb axle with brakes,and breakaway.A 3500 lb trailer is simply too light,and no brakes,thats too much weight to be towing with no brakes.I wouldnt skimp here,water weight and surge are nasty.Do it once,and do it right,a light trailer overloaded will only bend,break and be unreliable,in addition to being unsafe,and a white knuckle experience to tow.

 

[schmism]

a couple of the guys have dedicated water haulers in my area made from small all steel implement trailers. the ones they put the big trenchers on and what not.


oh and 300gal *8.34lbs/gal = 2500 lbs so unless your tote weighs 500 lbs youll do fine on a single 3500lb axle. (especially if you dont fill it completely full)

 

[VitaBene]

In many states you will need a CDL with a tanker endorsement to carry that much liquid. Liquid is one of the more dangerous things to carry due to the weight shift and transfer. If your tank was not made to be on a trailer (with baffles) you may have an issue.

 

[Duffster]

In many states you will need a CDL with a tanker endorsement to carry that much liquid.

LOL, No you don't.

 

[jpwazz]

In Wisconsin I don't need a CDL for this load unless it is for commercial use. I'll have to check about brakes being required. In any event, a heavier axel with brakes wouldn't add too much more to the build price if I decide to go that route.JP.

 

[Duffster]

In Wisconsin I don't need a CDL for this load unless it is for commercial use.

You wouldn't need a CDL even if it was commercial use.

 

[powerstroke444e]

If you just moving water put it in back of your truck??? Or find a water wagon on a farm sale they hold 1,000 gal and usually have baffells(spelling error) and sell really cheap.