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*18000 lb load capacity appears to be max for any gooseneck - see terms at [https://www.weigh-safe.com/towing-safety/the-ultimate-guide-to-safe-heavy-duty-towing/] | *18000 lb load capacity appears to be max for any gooseneck - see terms at [https://www.weigh-safe.com/towing-safety/the-ultimate-guide-to-safe-heavy-duty-towing/] | ||
*CDL applies to towing for hire only. Towing for hire is exempt from CDL if GVW is 26000 or less | |||
*For heavy gooseneck trailers for hire without CDL, load limit is about 10k lb if truck is 8000lb and trailer is 8000 lb | |||
*Max pickup truck-trailer combo weigh is in the 40k lb range. | |||
*Max width of trailer is 8'6". | |||
*Think of modular homes shipped on foundations in 4 pieces for a total of 44x16 size | |||
Latest revision as of 18:52, 15 October 2022
- 18000 lb load capacity appears to be max for any gooseneck - see terms at [1]
- CDL applies to towing for hire only. Towing for hire is exempt from CDL if GVW is 26000 or less
- For heavy gooseneck trailers for hire without CDL, load limit is about 10k lb if truck is 8000lb and trailer is 8000 lb
- Max pickup truck-trailer combo weigh is in the 40k lb range.
- Max width of trailer is 8'6".
- Think of modular homes shipped on foundations in 4 pieces for a total of 44x16 size