How much is too much?
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How much is too much?
I'm buying a JD 310 backhoe and I'm wondering if any of my trucks are capable of towing it legally and safely. I estimate it to weigh around 6 tons, and would rent a trailer heavy enough to hold that weight. I tow my landscape trailers all the time (7k) but this is another league. I thought you guys pulling fifth wheels could advise me. Thanks!
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Jeb, one issue to think about with rental trailers--they often have hydraulic surge brakes. Your trailer will weigh at least 4 tons, so that 10 tons of load better have a good braking system or your vehicle will be making up the difference. I have hauled a Deere 210 with a rental trailer-less weight than the 310 and I will never do that again. Air brakes are what you need to haul that load or a trailer with really good electric over hydraulic system. Before renting a trailer, I suggest you talk to a trailer sales dealer about your situation.
Besides the brakes, there are the weight ratings such as gross combined weight rating, individual axle weight rating and your tire weight rating.
Besides the brakes, there are the weight ratings such as gross combined weight rating, individual axle weight rating and your tire weight rating.
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My F-350 CC LWB is rated to 15,000 towing with a 5th wheel, but only 10k on the bumper pull. DWR might be higher?
With a 12,000lb load, that's only 3,000 lbs for the trailer. I'd check the weight of that machine real close and see, but you may be close to or over the limit for pulling it with a 5th wheel.
It depends on how often you plan on moving it. If you just need to get it home once, check and see if someone around you has a truck and trailer that can move it for you.
With a 12,000lb load, that's only 3,000 lbs for the trailer. I'd check the weight of that machine real close and see, but you may be close to or over the limit for pulling it with a 5th wheel.
It depends on how often you plan on moving it. If you just need to get it home once, check and see if someone around you has a truck and trailer that can move it for you.
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