Gooseneck Trailer for m7040

rustyshakelford · Nov 17, 2016

You can get a non-CDL class A license too. Not a bad thing at all. Just with my current setup I'm between 26-28k lbs.

Brett

Xfaxman · Nov 17, 2016

carlhwv said:
Looking for a goose to hull my tractor between TN and MD. With implements and wet I'm just under 10K. The deck overs I've looked at appear a bit beefier than their between the wheel brethren. My bucket is 84" but don't see that as much of a problem. I like the axle placement of a between the wheel better than the other. Anyway, what has been the experience towing for those with mid sized tractors?

I don't understand this statement. Can you explain it?

I have had both types, but not at the same time and the axle placement was about the same, just from looking, didn't take measurements.

This deckover is a 14K, 22' long including the 4' popup dovetail, I bought it new, ten years ago:

carlhwv · Nov 17, 2016

rustyshakelford said:
You can get a non-CDL class A license too. Not a bad thing at all. Just with my current setup I'm between 26-28k lbs.

Brett

What is your current setup Brett? I'm thinking I'll be below 26k, which is the limit I'm dealing with.

carlhwv · Nov 17, 2016

Xfaxman said:
I don't understand this statement. Can you explain it?

I have had both types, but not at the same time and the axle placement was about the same, just from looking, didn't take measurements.

This deckover is a 14K, 22' long including the 4' popup dovetail, I bought it new, ten years ago:

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The placement of the axle on the dually seem to be a bit further back than the single wheel unit that I looked at. It might not be reality, as I didn't measure it. My concern is being able to get as most of my weight back over the trailer axle rather than in the bed and the truck axle, as my truck is single rear wheel. The good news from a call I just got off is that it looks like I'll have access to dual axle 28' 20k trailer to try before I buy. Trailer is a bit heavier than I would go, but it will give me a good idea how my truck pulls what a dual.

rustyshakelford · Nov 17, 2016

carlhwv said:
What is your current setup Brett? I'm thinking I'll be below 26k, which is the limit I'm dealing with.

This is what I go down the road with now. Usually don't have the BB on there though. Trailer is 7700, tractor with loader and shredder was 11k, truck was around 7500-8000. When I went across the scales it was 27,580 or something like that. I'm in the process of selling my GN trailer and getting a larger one with bigger axles and a new truck that'll be rated to gross over 41k. With the new tractor and batwing coming I'll need it to be legal and under weights. I'm farm use so I don't have to deal with the cdl.

Brett

carlhwv · Nov 17, 2016

Looks like the truck is taking the weight good. If you didn't have the deck on the back how much further back would you move the tractor?

rustyshakelford · Nov 17, 2016

carlhwv said:
Looks like the truck is taking the weight good. If you didn't have the deck on the back how much further back would you move the tractor?

I lifted the truck and added a couple inches to the rear to reduce the squat. I almost always have something on the back of the tractor and will put the box blade right in front of the dovetail so I can flip the ramps up still. Always rides fine. I really like the tandem duals. Isn't such a pain if you have a blow up as you can get somewhere safe to change it due to the other 7 tires.

Brett

ovrszd · Nov 17, 2016

rustyshakelford said:
I lifted the truck and added a couple inches to the rear to reduce the squat. I almost always have something on the back of the tractor and will put the box blade right in front of the dovetail so I can flip the ramps up still. Always rides fine. I really like the tandem duals. Isn't such a pain if you have a blow up as you can get somewhere safe to change it due to the other 7 tires.

Brett

Especially 70mph with two Jeeps on passing a Semi on Interstate Hiway 35 with a line of cars behind you.

Luke'sScreenName · Nov 17, 2016

carlhwv said:
The placement of the axle on the dually seem to be a bit further back than the single wheel unit that I looked at. It might not be reality, as I didn't measure it. My concern is being able to get as most of my weight back over the trailer axle rather than in the bed and the truck axle, as my truck is single rear wheel. The good news from a call I just got off is that it looks like I'll have access to dual axle 28' 20k trailer to try before I buy. Trailer is a bit heavier than I would go, but it will give me a good idea how my truck pulls what a dual.

And try backing it up. I've only pulled a dual-dual once but maneuvering in reverse was awkward for me compared to a singe-dual and I'm not new to backing trailers. Might just have been the specific trailer I borrowed. :confused3:

ovrszd · Nov 18, 2016

Luke'sScreenName said:
And try backing it up. I've only pulled a dual-dual once but maneuvering in reverse was awkward for me compared to a singe-dual and I'm not new to backing trailers. Might just have been the specific trailer I borrowed. :confused3:

Must have been. Mine backs great. Not sure how duals versus singles would alter backing characteristics.