18' flatbed trailer weighs what

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can anyone tell me approximately what an 18' flatbed utility trailor actually weighs? I had one built and the dealer told me he really did't know but put
down on the title 1800 lbs. does this sound close? seems heavy to me. it is a well built trailo though. thanks

 

[RollTideRam]

The better the trailer is built, the more it will weigh. Do you have a truck stop nearby with a scale? JC

 

[crabjoe]

1800lbs is in the ballpark for a well built 18' (deck space) trailer.

 

[john_bud]

Actually, it may be light. I have a 18' bumper pull rated for 12k and it's closer to #2500. Same exact trailer with lesser tires is rated 10k, and weighs the same. A lot depends on construction. I'd guess the range is 1500 to 3500# all depending on how it is built.

A truck stop scale (or a landscape supply place where they weigh you empty and full) is going to be the best bet to KNOW what it is .

 

[Soundguy]

I have a 16' wood deck tandem 3500# axles / 1 dexter brake axle, big-tex trailer with 2 HD ramps... she weighs 1740# according to cat scales..

Soundguy

 

[RollTideRam]

You should be able to find some scales local. I rented a dump trailer Thursday, and used scales when I bought sand, then at the rock quarry and even at the local landfill where they only charged me for loading compost. JC

 

[jjmarotz]

My 18', dual #3500 axle, car hauler I just purchased weighs in at #2030 lbs.

 

[Inspector507]

I just bought an 18' utility trailer, Carry-On brand. It's rated 7,000 lbs and weighs 1750.

 

[VA_Joe]

The weight on my 10,000 pound, 18 foot wood decked trailer was listed at about 2800 pounds.

 

[rollbar]

thanks fellas for the information on the 18' trailer weight. this is a great forum
for so much information from people who know. thanks

 

[JJZ 109]

2005 Quality brand 16' deck with 30 inch beaver tail. Pressure treated 2x6 deck. Rated at 7,000#. Paperwork says unladen weight 2400.

 

[LD1]

2005 Quality brand 16' deck with 30 inch beaver tail. Pressure treated 2x6 deck. Rated at 7,000#. Paperwork says unladen weight 2400.

You do know this thread is over 4 years old?

 

[JJZ 109]

You do know this thread is over 4 years old?

I guess that I fell for the spam post (since removed) that brought this post back up to the top. Oops! :ashamed: Looks like a lot of spam posts floating around the entire forum this morning.
I'll have to pay better attention in the future.

 

[Bob77064]

My 18' Kirk 7k trailer weighs 1200 lbs.

 

[Diamondpilot]

My 18' Kirk 7k trailer weighs 1200 lbs.

Mine is about the same. 18'x82" with spare, winch, and 5' slide in ramps is about 1,400# according to the scales at my truck stop.

Mine is a 7k unit so 5,600# payload.
Chris

 

[LD1]

Well, since the thread is back to life, my 20' trailer (18' w/2' dove) and HD fold up ramps and 2" oak planks with MH axles weighs ~2700lbs

 

[orezok]

Mine is about the same. 18'x82" with spare, winch, and 5' slide in ramps is about 1,400# according to the scales at my truck stop.

Mine is a 7k unit so 5,600# payload.
Chris

Is that on the wheels or including the ball weight?

 

[Diamondpilot]

Is that on the wheels or including the ball weight?

That is the entire trailer. I weighed my F350 first, 7,600#, then went back with the trailer. It was 9,020#. So about 1,400# empty.

Its been weighed numerous times and its always the same every time.

Chris

 

[LD1]

These 1200 and 1400lb trailers do seem kinda light. I would think an axle with tires, springs, and hangers would easily be 300-350lbs each. So 600-700lbs just for axles. Add some HD ramps @ about 100# each and we are knocking on 1000lbs and havent even talked about the deck or frame yet.

 

[schmism]

These 1200 and 1400lb trailers do seem kinda light. I would think an axle with tires, springs, and hangers would easily be 300-350lbs each.

Reliable High-Capacity Axle Kit with Springs and Hubs | Axle Kits| Northern Tool + Equipment

HD 6K axle with drums and brakes 130 lbs shipping weight. So id put the 2 axles 4 wheels/tires combo at less than 500lbs total. Ramps on a 1400 trailer arnt 100lb each they likely arnt these

so that would put the pair at 100lbs. after that 300 lbs of decking? and 700lbs of steel? sounds reasonable to me

PJ trailer... known brand name good trailer. 4" C frame car hauler... PJ Trailers - 4" Channel Carhauler (C4) 1720 lbs 16' and 18' 1800 lbs

Id post my 20' equipment trailer but its not really in the same ballpark as normal trailers. its 6 over 6 C channel for frame.