maximum trailer height

ugabulldog · Nov 20, 2018

I read the maximum height for tractor trailers is 13'-6". If I am not a commercial driver, hauling something on my trailer, is this the max height for me also? Thanks

newbury · Nov 20, 2018

Depends on the bridge.
I've seen a number of vehicles scrape their tops off.

fried1765 · Nov 20, 2018

ugabulldog said:
I read the maximum height for tractor trailers is 13'-6". If I am not a commercial driver, hauling something on my trailer, is this the max height for me also? Thanks

There is no maximum for anyone, the 13'-6" is the amount of clearance available ....for everyone.
Just put whatever you want on the trailer, and go for it.
If it doesn't work, just hope that you have an adequate amount of property damage liability coverage.

jaxs · Nov 20, 2018

oosik said:
Ha, ha - choke - ha, ha ------- there is one trestle underpass in Spokane that gets the truckers every time.
There must be a VERY VALID reason that the true clearance height isn't stenciled on there.

Oh there is,and in time it will be. Presently,a law firm has been hired to study liability issues attached to changing the stenciled numbers. When that study is complete,an engineer will conduct a study then recccomend specs for font, height of #s and color of paint. Once that report is received,every thing is sent to Washington for a ruling on which languages it must be in. After the feds give the go ahead,bids can be let for the work.

4570Man · Nov 20, 2018

What are you trying to haul that that’s taller? Even my full size backhoe on my deck over trailer isn’t that tall. Well, the cab isn’t. I have to leave the boom down.

Howling · Nov 20, 2018

Depends on the bridges you have to go under.

11 FOOT 8 - The Canopener Bridge

ugabulldog · Nov 21, 2018

I think I will be at 12'6.

buckeyefarmer · Nov 21, 2018

Howling said:
Depends on the bridges you have to go under.

11 FOOT 8 - The Canopener Bridge

That makes for good entertainment. Lol

radioman · Nov 21, 2018

Let me just say this -- on a normal heavy traveled truck driven road - yeah its the max height for most places. there are many bridges in rural areas that are lower then normal and many driveways have wires even lower. so you need to double check the path you want to go. better to be safe then sorry.