Your towing rigs and trailers

[BigBlue1]

Cat痴 gooseneck is a tandem dually, while Tim痴 trailer has singles. Big difference in GVW. Tim has to forward load the tractor to put more weight on the truck to avoid overloading the trailer痴 axles.
I壇 also bet Tim has airbags on his truck to help with the extra weight.

Ah...

 

[Timm250]

2016 Ram 2500 Cummins & no airbags.

I just loaded it to where the truck was sitting somewhat level. With it farther over the trailer wheels the rear of the truck feels light.

The road is really hilly & has tight curves. Because of that the gooseneck barely clears the bed sides in place.

Once I get to the state highway it's not as bad. There is an "s" curve in one spot that either the truck or the trailer has to go off the edge of the pavement to get through it.

The tractor weighs about 11,000 lbs.

 

[BarnieTrk]

2016 Ram 2500 Cummins & no airbags. The road is really hilly...... The tractor weighs about 11,000 lbs.

So the tractor is 11,000-lbs, the trailer is, likely what, 2,000-lbs and the truck is, maybe....9,500-lbs. I hope that trailer has brakes on BOTH axles and the hills are NOT TOO hilly.....or that truck will get pushed around!!

BarnieTrk

 

[ultrarunner]

I would think the truck is around 7,500 and the trailer 3,500... just a wild guess.

 

[farmer2009]

My 2018 with 1/2 tank of fuel crossbox and tools no passengers is 8400 lbs. that trailer is probably in the 3500-4500 lb range.

 

[4570Man]

Here’s mine. I’ve posted pictures of my trailer before doing ridiculous overkill work but this is why I really bought it.

 

[tjkubota93]

Here’s mine. I’ve posted pictures of my trailer before doing ridiculous overkill work but this is why I really bought it. View attachment 592339View attachment 592340

That's a nice backhoe

 

[Timm250]

The trailer has brakes on both axles.

I really don't have to use the brakes that much until I want to come to a complete stop.

The exhaust brake does a good job of slowing it down on the hills.

I think where a lot of people get into trouble towing is they want to go from 0-70 in about 5 seconds & then want to stop in 100 ft.

 

[BigBlue1]

2016 Ram 2500 Cummins & no airbags.

I just loaded it to where the truck was sitting somewhat level. With it farther over the trailer wheels the rear of the truck feels light.

The road is really hilly & has tight curves. Because of that the gooseneck barely clears the bed sides in place.

Once I get to the state highway it's not as bad. There is an "s" curve in one spot that either the truck or the trailer has to go off the edge of the pavement to get through it.

The tractor weighs about 11,000 lbs.

Thanks for the explanation. Nice setup, by the way.

Rob

 

[Gale Hawkins]

Cat痴 gooseneck is a tandem dually, while Tim痴 trailer has singles. Big difference in GVW. Tim has to forward load the tractor to put more weight on the truck to avoid overloading the trailer痴 axles.
I壇 also bet Tim has airbags on his truck to help with the extra weight.

Good point. I can see the trailer tires are squatting some as it is. Balance is a valid concern but I still like the load as close to the front as makes sense so if the load shifts forward it is against something solid. We all have seen boats on the cabs of TV's that stopped faster then the boat. I still like to load heavy to the high side of the road in case I drop off the pavement which is required on some roads around here from time to time.

 

[Nathaniel]

Good point. I can see the trailer tires are squatting some as it is. Balance is a valid concern but I still like the load as close to the front as makes sense so if the load shifts forward it is against something solid. We all have seen boats on the cabs of TV's that stopped faster then the boat. I still like to load heavy to the high side of the road in case I drop off the pavement which is required on some roads around here from time to time.

I agree completely

 

[Xfaxman]

Had to take my tractor in for a front axle leak repair.

Well your tractor sure makes my compact telehandler look compact .

The trailer weighs 5,000 pounds, is 22' long, with a steel deck. The Versahandler weighs just under 11,000 pounds.

I always back it on to protect the windshield. With the front axle centered between the trailer axles, it puts enough weight on the truck to ride and handle great.

 

[Timm250]

Well your tractor sure makes my compact telehandler look compact .

The trailer weighs 5,000 pounds, is 22' long, with a steel deck. The Versahandler weighs just under 11,000 pounds.

I always back it on to protect the windshield. With the front axle centered between the trailer axles, it puts enough weight on the truck to ride and handle great.

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Nice telehandler. I could find 10,000 uses for it.

My tractor is just under 10ft tall. It clears a 10ft door with about 3" to spare. The width is about 8'6".

I back mine on because it's easier to unload. I don't like backing down the ramps with the tires hanging off them about 3-4" on each side.

 

[fried1765]

Nice telehandler. I could find 10,000 uses for it.

My tractor is just under 10ft tall. It clears a 10ft door with about 3" to spare. The width is about 8'6".

I back mine on because it's easier to unload. I don't like backing down the ramps with the tires hanging off them about 3-4" on each side.

How much less do your tires hang off each side when you are backing UP the ramps?

 

[ning]

How much less do your tires hang off each side when you are backing UP the ramps?

Easier to stop going up than down

 

[4570Man]

Easier to stop going up than down

Also more likely to run into problems when you’re first starting and running off the ramp at the top is worse than running off at the bottom.

 

[Xfaxman]

Nice telehandler. I could find 10,000 uses for it.

Thanks. I think I have only found 1,000 .

My tractor is just under 10ft tall. It clears a 10ft door with about 3" to spare. The width is about 8'6".

I back mine on because it's easier to unload. I don't like backing down the ramps with the tires hanging off them about 3-4" on each side.

The V417 is 6.5ft tall, 6ft wide and 13ft long.

Also more likely to run into problems when you're first starting and running off the ramp at the top is worse than running off at the bottom.

Another advantage of my machine backing up the ramps and on the trailer deck, I can see the edge of the wheels and also steer the rear wheels :thumbsup:.

 

[fried1765]

Easier to stop going up than down

I know,.... just couldn't help myself....was just trying to be a smart Axx.

 

[two_bit_score]

Thanks. I think I have only found 1,000 .

The V417 is 6.5ft tall, 6ft wide and 13ft long.


Another advantage of my machine backing up the ramps and on the trailer deck, I can see the edge of the wheels and also steer the rear wheels :thumbsup:.

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They look very handy! Really enjoy the pics you post of them!

 

[Xfaxman]

Thanks. Yep, very handy and amazing :thumbsup:.

This is the first one that I bought in September 2009 on the same Delta trailer:

More pictures of it here: https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums...pact-telehandler-post3243370.html#post3243370