Trailer size help

[HK45]

Okay I have a 2014 Ram 2500 with the Diesel in it. My truck Is registered at 25,000 combined weight. I have a cornpro 25 gooseneck deckover with 7,000 axle 14,000. They rate the payload at 12,300 thats with 20% over truck axle. My machine Is a Bobcat CT450 with loader and backhoe. Im not sure ,But I think my machine is around 7,000 pounds with loader and backhoe. Everybody keeps telling me my trailer is to small for what I'm towing. So I was looking to upgrade to a 25 dual tandem. Is it worth it? I think I'm fine and corn pro is telling me I'm not even close to the max on there trailer. What you guys think?

 

[Diamondpilot]

Okay I have a 2014 Ram 2500 with the Diesel in it. My truck Is registered at 25,000 combined weight. I have a cornpro 25 gooseneck deckover with 7,000 axle 14,000. They rate the payload at 12,300 thats with 20% over truck axle. My machine Is a Bobcat CT450 with loader and backhoe. Im not sure ,But I think my machine is around 7,000 pounds with loader and backhoe. Everybody keeps telling me my trailer is to small for what I'm towing. So I was looking to upgrade to a 25 dual tandem. Is it worth it? I think I'm fine and corn pro is telling me I'm not even close to the max on there trailer. What you guys think?

You are fine. You could put a standard skid steer on that trailer with your current tractor and still be fine.

As for dual tandems, stay away if you can. I had a GN with them and won't again. They have all the headaches of a dually truck and then some. My current big trailer has triple 6K axles and my next will be a tri axle also.

Chris

 

[RedNeckRacin]

your trailer is big enough. I haul my 10klb + tractor on my 14.5k gn. My next trailer will be a tandem dual gn hands down. I'd steer well clear of a tri axle unless you have a specific application for one. Just make sure you pay attention to build quality. Not all trailer are built to the same specs.

 

[oliver1555]

I'd stay away from both duals and tri-axle trailers. 17.5" tires can be found with ratings from 4000# to 6000# if you want to have more capacity with a bigger trailer. We used to chuck the duals for 17.5 tires on trailers when I worked in the oil patch. However, you have plenty of trailer for your load. Your figure of 7000# is right in line with tractordata.com for your tractor. I have a gn flatbed with tandem singles and routinely haul more than you're talking on it with no problem. Don't overload your tires, keep them aired up, and keep your speed down to reduce heat.

 

[oliver1555]

You are fine. You could put a standard skid steer on that trailer with your current tractor and still be fine.

Chris

His tractor, according to tractordata.com is just under 7,000#. An small skidsteer is likely to exceed 6000#. Not enough trailer for that.

 

[HK45]

thanks for the info guys

 

[Deere Dude]

I am a firm believer in loading it up and run it through a scale just to be sure. Check the whole setup loaded, rear axle of the truck while hooked up and each axle of the trailer and then both axles with the load on. From cyphering you can know for sure and feel more secure about it.

 

[oliver1555]

I am a firm believer in loading it up and run it through a scale just to be sure. Check the whole setup loaded, rear axle of the truck while hooked up and each axle of the trailer and then both axles with the load on. From cyphering you can know for sure and feel more secure about it.

Good advice. Tires will be your deciding factor on your trailer. 7000# axles normally are standard with load range E tires, typically rated at 3042 pounds capacity each. That gives you just over 6000# capacity on each axle.

 

[Diamondpilot]

I am a firm believer in loading it up and run it through a scale just to be sure. Check the whole setup loaded, rear axle of the truck while hooked up and each axle of the trailer and then both axles with the load on. From cyphering you can know for sure and feel more secure about it.

Great advice. I tell everyone the same.

Chris

 

[JJZ 109]

His tractor, according to tractordata.com is just under 7,000#. An small skidsteer is likely to exceed 6000#. Not enough trailer for that.

True. Operating weight for my Bobcat S185 is 6220.