Gooseneck Trailer for m7040

[Rustyiron]

The ones I looked at this week, the 16k units use 17.5 wheels to get the added capacity and the 14k use 16". I'm with you though. After a week of looking the ales are the weak link and I want as much of my load riding on those axles.

That's so lame. So with identical axles/frame/hitch, etc., they increase the capacity rating by adding tires with higher load capacity??? That's so lame. What do they charge for this "heavier" trailer???

Could it be on the 16k trlr. that there is an 8k rated single wheel axle and the 17.5 tire offers a higher load rating and a larger brake drum with increased "swept area" for better braking capacity over the 14k trlr. ???

 

[ovrszd]

Could it be on the 16k trlr. that there is an 8k rated single wheel axle and the 17.5 tire offers a higher load rating and a larger brake drum with increased "swept area" for better braking capacity over the 14k trlr. ???

I guess it's possible. I've never heard of an 8K axle though. Usual jump is 7-10.

 

[Rustyiron]

That's what I thought as well, but it's been a while since Iv'e been axle or trailer shopping. An 8k single wheel axle would be nice to have as a lighter alternate to keeping 8 tires "in order":laughing:

 

[Xfaxman]

8K axles were optional ten years ago on my trailer, still available now: Equipment trailers from Delta Single Wheel Flatbeds

Probably should have ordered it with them.

Heaviest load that I weighed was 12,640, on the deck. 3440 on the gooseneck ball, 14,200 axles, 24,940 GCVW, 3/4 ton GMC.

From Sept. 2009.

 

[carlhwv]

That's a good load. How far did you carry it?

 

[Xfaxman]

That's a good load. How far did you carry it?

Hauled it home from Arkansas, about 430 miles.

The V417 that I have now is smaller and a little lighter, the same scales showed 12,660 on axles, 2,300 pounds on the ball. With the steel deck, the trailer weighs 5K.

I haul it backwards to protect the windshield.

 

[JWR]

I guess it's possible. I've never heard of an 8K axle though. Usual jump is 7-10.

For some reason the bumper-pull Pequea's run, as you say, 3.5,6 and then 10K axles. Their goosenecks offer more choices and have 6, 7, 8 and 10K axles. The 6,7 & 8K are all EZ-Lube brand axles. See http://www.pequea.com/images/stories/manuals/trailer/gooseneck/GooseneckTrailers_SS_lo.pdf I'm sure there are many good brands and choices.

 

[ovrszd]

Good stuff. Never heard of 8's. Thanks for the info.

 

[carlhwv]

For some reason the bumper-pull Pequea's run, as you say, 3.5,6 and then 10K axles. Their goosenecks offer more choices and have 6, 7, 8 and 10K axles. The 6,7 & 8K are all EZ-Lube brand axles. See http://www.pequea.com/images/stories/manuals/trailer/gooseneck/GooseneckTrailers_SS_lo.pdf I'm sure there are many good brands and choices.

I've heard good things about these guys and I see why. Another PA trailer manufacturing company. They might just be the best.

 

[ovrszd]

I've heard good things about these guys and I see why. Another PA trailer manufacturing company. They might just be the best.

That would be a hard reputation to live up to!!!!

There are a Gazillion manufacturers of trailers. Many, many small town welding shops putting them out. My GN is a Neal brand, ever heard of them??? Central Kansas company.

Here's a thread link to an individual that might be truly building the "best" trailer out there.

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/371932-gooseneck-trailer-build.html