Bought a trailer!

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plowhog

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Massey 1710 / 1758, Ventrac 4500Y / TD9
After much hand wringing about which trailer to get, and what type, I finally bought one!

Bought a 20 foot Big Tex bumper pull equipment trailer, with mega-ramps on the back. I wanted the 14,000 gvr trailer since it has bigger axles and brakes, but didn't want to trigger the need for a CDL. So I bought the 14,000 gvr trailer with the agreement that they de-rated the VIN sticker to 9,990 lbs. Best of both worlds, I hope? Safety due to trailer strength, no CDL needed.

The base weight is about 3,100 lbs. I don't think I will ever haul anything to top it out at 10,000 lbs. So hopefully my transport needs are safely met, while staying legal. I transported my Massey SCUT on its first trip, and it pulled very nicely. My tow vehicle is a GMC 2500HD diesel.
 
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Congrats. We need pics of it.
 
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Here are two pix. The first is in my driveway, loaded up and ready for the first trip. The second photo is at the Interstate 80 / Donner Summit rest area in the Sierras, elevation about 7,000'. Mid-way on its first trip.

Trailer1.jpg Trailer2.jpg
 
   / Bought a trailer! #4  
You actually need a CDL to pull a 14,000lb. trailer?
 
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looking good, I like those ramps laying flat like that.
 
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Like the look of those ramps.

Technical question on the derate. Rated for 9990, but is heavier than one built for 10000. So legally you can actually put less o it than if it was built for 9990?
 

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