rice_harvester
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- May 7, 2022
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- Tractor
- kx121 mini x, new holland, skid steers,
I'm keeping my eyes out for another ~16k to ~20k trailer, pintle or gn to be pulled by 550/med duty without air brakes, used/budget/older, occasional use/not for commercial hauling. A more commonly seen, up-rated 14k (after considering tongue weight)- wouldn't be enough this case.
"dually"/ 'tandem dual' trailers have the main frame beams closer to the centerline, but they can more often be found vs 16k or 18k deckover that was sold by the factory (uncommon) with 8k or 10k axles and wider main frame beams, with SINGLES. I already have the extra 17.5s wheels/tires rated at upto ~19,200 tire rating, for example, and have great experience 17.5's on gn's/overall. The 17.5's are indeed the/a recommended low-profile replacement for some ~15" old style and 16" newer style 8-lug, on 10/12k axles, that I've looked at.
My question: (generally) how well do these older "narrower frame, dually" trailers-- tend to ride/balance & handle a load, IF swapped over to appropriate "singles"?
ie 17.5 or maybe 19.5, (for the lowest possible deck height, and yet hardy sidewall overall for rough roads).
Any thoughts, input or experiences greatly appreciated..
"dually"/ 'tandem dual' trailers have the main frame beams closer to the centerline, but they can more often be found vs 16k or 18k deckover that was sold by the factory (uncommon) with 8k or 10k axles and wider main frame beams, with SINGLES. I already have the extra 17.5s wheels/tires rated at upto ~19,200 tire rating, for example, and have great experience 17.5's on gn's/overall. The 17.5's are indeed the/a recommended low-profile replacement for some ~15" old style and 16" newer style 8-lug, on 10/12k axles, that I've looked at.
My question: (generally) how well do these older "narrower frame, dually" trailers-- tend to ride/balance & handle a load, IF swapped over to appropriate "singles"?
ie 17.5 or maybe 19.5, (for the lowest possible deck height, and yet hardy sidewall overall for rough roads).
Any thoughts, input or experiences greatly appreciated..