[AT] tri-axle trailer question

[Jim and Lyn Evans]

Yep, the rating is a static load rating. Don't worry about the dynamic loads
on the hitch..  Unless the way you normally drive causes the wheels of your
loaded truck or trailer to leave the ground. :)

Jim

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In a message dated 11/18/2004 5:39:48 AM Central Standard Time,
cmonson at hvc.rr.com writes:

It would  seem to me that if I towed a 6 ton load on a trailer that weighed
a ton by  itself, I would be just about maxed right out for the pintle hitch
provided  I didn't go over the 3000# vertical load. It would seem to me that
hitting  a bump or going over a set of railroad tracks and bouncing the
trailer  hitch could multiply the load on the pintle hook and easily exceed
the  3000# rated load.

Cecil
-- 



rated load is usually 1/5 of ultimate strength.  Ther is a safety  factor
built in...  
 
Cecil in OKla
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