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Sep 14, 2008 | 10:57 AM

edub32

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trailer capacity

what do you guys think the capacity is of this trailer is just by looking at it?

Sep 14, 2008 | 11:09 AM

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Depends on the what the axles and tires are rated at. I'd suspect it is at least a 6klb GVW trailer. The trailer itself probably weighs around 1400lbs or so.

Sep 14, 2008 | 11:12 AM

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I would agree, enough to fit a small/mid size car on it. You can always get the trailer weighed to check that. might also want to check the load rating on the tongue if it is stamped and check the rating on the tires too.

Sep 14, 2008 | 11:45 AM

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yeah the guy did tow a car with it. do you think i would be good to tow a 5300 lb tractor on it?

Sep 14, 2008 | 12:17 PM

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Based upon what I can tell, I think so, I would be watching it as you put it on there. Just a short drive should be ok, wouldn't go accross the country with it.

Sep 14, 2008 | 01:19 PM

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I would suspect just looking at it it has 15" tires and each axel would be 3500 lbs each or 7000 lbs gross weight.

Sep 14, 2008 | 07:28 PM

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Like Dkf said, check the capacity of the tires and if it is an old trailer and the tires are cracking you might consider replacing them before going to far. Generally 5 years is the safe limit on trailer tires.