Proper way to bind tractor onto trailer?

[rk246]

I am using a 14' dump trailer, it is 80 1/2" wide, it is rated to 15,000 #s, it seems to work pretty well, the ramps are a little small but can haul plenty of weight and is built very sturdy... Plus once you get where you are going you have a useful trailer to load stuff in with the fel.... or bring in rock/barkdust etc.

 

[TimP]

HIGHBEAM,

I'm looking at the very same trailer as you have (PJ) except it's a 20'.

The 10k car hauler trailers are heavier much heavier duty than the 7k trailers. I see the 10K's have 6" steel, the deck supports are spaced only 12" apart.

If you don't mind me asking.... what did you pay for that trailer you have ?

I'm trying to get my hands on a "Trade-In" and hope it will be 1/2 the cost of brand new.

Thanks, Tim

 

[Highbeam]

I bought it brand new for just about 2700$ as I recall. Tax and jive brought me to the 3000. The 6" channel is stout and from the front tire forward it is double thick for a 12" section. Plenty stout and the crossmemebers are 3" channel but I thought they were 16" OC. The lights are all the grommet mounted flush type and the wood is replaceable. The axles are dexter ezlube style. I continue to get high praise for this trailer, it is just sharp as heck I think.

 

[Highbeam]

Once more

 

[rfawkes]

I will not weigh into this thread except to point out that the DOT rules that have been quoted have nothing to do with 99 % of the people on this forum. A trailer with double axle that will carry 7000 lbs will take care of 90% of the people on the forum. There is such a thing as overkill, and it seems to be happening here.

 

[N80]

Overkill in regards to chains and chain binders is no big deal. If the cost of extra materials is weighed against peace of mind, then no real harm done.

However, it occurs to me that a trailer that is bigger than it needs to be adds to the overall weight that needs to be towed. If, because of the size of the trailer, you push or exceed the tow vehicle's limits, then overkill becomes a problem rather than security.

 

[Farmwithjunk]

Agree to a point, but the 99% may be a bit far off. DOT regs apply to ANYTHING used for commercial purpose. That means when used to make one thin dime. It also applies to (for the very same reason) anything used for FARM purposes. That applies to me.

From someone who TRIED to skirt the issue and was taught otherwise by "THE MAN".

 

[2nstonge]

I'm also using a 14ft dump trailer (made by PJ) to haul my JD 4110. Trailer is built like a brick s*** house, I highly recommend you check out PJ, they make dumps and flatbeds. The dump trailer is very usefull once on the job (with or without tractor). Trailer with a few options plus additional D-rings welded on was just about $6k.

-Norm

 

[QRTRHRS]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( HBob,Disclaimer: This setup works for me. I believe it is legal in my state. Many would argue that since I don't have FOUR chains and four binders, I'm not legal. As I've stated previously, if I were going coast to coast, I might do it differently, but this works for me and I believe it to be safe for a variety of reasons.

Ron )</font>The regs only state a minimum of two tiedowns for vehicles under 10k. I see nothing about two binders.

This subject is about as volatile as a discussion on drivers license requirements. My view on following DOT regs is thus: Things happen, people get injured or worse. I don't want that on my conscience due to negligence. Other drivers tend to do real stupid things around trailered vehicles. An accident may not be your fault but a court may view things differently. Buying good chains/binders is cheap insurance.

 

[Highbeam]

As I said before, I could scrape by with a 7000 lb trailer. Besides the stouter axles of the 10,000 lber, the rest of the trailer seems to be extra stout. I would rather overkill than be right on the ragged edge. PJ trailer makes an excellent 7000 lb trailer at a discounted price if the lighter duty trailer is what you want.

Also be sure to know that the tractor may not be the load that breaks the trailer. Maybe it's those two pallets of sackrete or the load of RR ties.