[AT] tri-axle trailer question

[charlie hill]

Cecil,   I haven't towed anything that big with a truck like yours but keep 
in mind that you need about 10% of towed weight for tongue weight.  Since it 
is a 9 ton capacity trailer you would need about 1,800 lbs of tongue  weight 
when the trailer is fully loaded.  Does that sound like too much for your 
trucks to handle?   I would suspect so.   I've seen your  Dodge.  It is 
heavy duty but maybe not that heavy.  Haven't seen your GMC.

Charlie
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cecil E Monson" <cmonson at hvc.rr.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2004 9:47 AM
Subject: [AT] tri-axle trailer question


> I am interested in a tri-axle Road King 9 ton capacity trailer
> someone has who called on my ad for a tractor hauler. But, I am wondering
> if it is too much for the little one ton GMC dump truck of mine with a
> GM diesel engine. Same goes for my 2500 Dodge with the Cummins. Both are
> 4WD vehicles and both are supposed to be HD also.
>
> Wondering if any of you have any actual experience towing a
> trailer this heavy with vehicles as mine are and what you think about
> it. Any comments?
>
> Cecil
> -- 
> The nicest thing about telling the truth is you never have to wonder
> what you said.
>
> Cecil E Monson
> Lucille Hand-Monson
> Mountainville, New York   Just a little east of the North Pole
>
> Allis Chalmers tractors and equipment
>
> Free advice
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