Trailer question - skid steer

[Fallon]

Upon looking at this closer, I think you are right. The GVWR of my 3500HD is 11,600... so even a 15k trailer is going to put me over. Back to the drawing board, suppose I'll be looking for a 14k. Thanks for the info

If you are buying the trailer new, you should be able to get it derated. Factory should happily put a smaller number on the tag to keep you legal. May be free or a cheap option.

 

[patrailer]

If you are buying the trailer new, you should be able to get it derated. Factory should happily put a smaller number on the tag to keep you legal. May be free or a cheap option.

Didn't realize this may be an option. I wonder how difficult it would be to "re-rate" it if I go to sell the trailer

 

[D&D]

Upon looking at this closer, I think you are right. The GVWR of my 3500HD is 11,600... so even a 15k trailer is going to put me over. Back to the drawing board, suppose I'll be looking for a 14k. Thanks for the info

Depending on where you live and how the trailer is tagged makes a difference. Some allow for non-commercial drivers licenses up to and including class A (with/without endorsements). Depending on the state, a truck or trailer (or combo) is not auto magically commercial. What you are using it for determines that.

How many that claim it automagically is are paying for commercial insurance on their p/u and trailer?

 

[4570Man]

Depending on where you live and how the trailer is tagged makes a difference. Some allow for non-commercial drivers licenses up to and including class A (with/without endorsements). Depending on the state, a truck or trailer (or combo) is not auto magically commercial. What you are using it for determines that.

How many that claim it automagically is are paying for commercial insurance on their p/u and trailer?

My trucks are on commercial. With the stipulation that I only haul cargo that I own it’s cheap. I pay more for my raggedy personal vehicle that’s worth $3500 than I do the commercial trucks.

 

[patrailer]

I ended up getting a bigtex 14TL-22 (14k 22ft tilt trailer, 16+6)

First trailer outside of RV's

First thing I am going to use it for is renting some skidsteer attachments. Can anyone give me a quick primer on securing these things? Recommendations on tie downs? Use fabric tie downs for these attachments? Brush cutter, grapple, etc... around 1000 - 2000 lbs

 

[ruffdog]

Did you get fork pockets?

 

[Fallon]

Ratchet straps will chafe or cut if they rub on stuff. I cut one half way through early on cranking it down on a bar stock grill guard. It wasn't even sharp, but did damage to the strap. I generally use chain & binders for all my machines & implements now.

I still use straps for other stuff or machines if I can guarantee they won't hit anything but a smooth surface or won't rub anything.

 

[Spanky100]

Did you get fork pockets?

anyone have pictures of "fork pockets". Not sure what they are.

 

[ruffdog]

Built in fork pockets.

pallet fork trailer storage

 

[Fallon]

Didn't realize this may be an option. I wonder how difficult it would be to "re-rate" it if I go to sell the trailer

From what I understand its only an option when its built & first registered. OEMs won't mess with re-rating them once they leave the factory or get sold.