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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.

Revision as of 18:47, 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.