I am in the market for a larger tag equipment trailer as my current one is not meeting my needs. I have been advised to opt for a trailer with a higher Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) to avoid any potential issues. Recently, I spoke with an individual selling a 48GVWR trailer who mentioned the high cost of registration due to his truck's weight capacity being on the lower side. In contrast, my Kenworth T800 triaxle is licensed at 70,000 lbs, allowing me more flexibility. With a trailer GVWR of 48 and a realistic weight of 8,500 lbs, along with a truck weight of 30,000 lbs, I should still be able to tow up to 31,000 lbs. I aim to maintain my 70,000 gvw capacity in Washington State specifically for transporting large mini excavators. Any advice or insights on this topic would be greatly appreciated.
While he may be mistaken, you are correct in stating that it is crucial to verify that the registration covers both GVWR and GCVWR, as the cost remains the same. In Pennsylvania, our registrations clearly indicate both separately. Although some may consider it unnecessary, it is worth noting that our trailer, weighing at 8500 pounds, may seem light in comparison to our 10-ton tilt deck, which weighs 7000 pounds.
Thank you for your input. I am curious to know, for those who own a two-axle 48,000-pound Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) equipment trailer, what type of truck do you use to tow it and what is the registered GVW of your truck? This information can be valuable for those looking to properly match their truck and trailer for safe and efficient towing.
If you are operating in Washington State, it is important to follow the regulations which limit vehicles to 34,000 pounds on two axles. For example, I have a 20-ton tilt trailer that I pull behind my Ford ln8000 truck, which totals 48,000 pounds with three axles. By reducing my licensed weight from 80,000 to 72,000 pounds, I was able to save $500 annually. I made this decision because I do not anticipate needing to transport both bedding and a large excavator in a single trip. While I could potentially lower my weight limit to 66,000 pounds, I want to avoid any issues in case there is leftover bedding on a job site.
Answer: - Selecting the appropriate GVWR ensures that the vehicle combination can safely carry the intended load without exceeding weight limits set by regulations.
Answer: - Higher GVWR for the trailer may lead to increased registration costs if the truck's weight capacity is on the lower side, as mentioned by the individual selling the 48GVWR trailer.
Answer: - The towing capacity is influenced by the combined GVWR of the truck and trailer, with factors such as the trailer's realistic weight and the truck's weight playing a role in determining the total load that can be safely towed.
Answer: - Maintaining a particular GVWR capacity, such as the 70,000 gvw capacity mentioned, is crucial for complying with state regulations and ensuring safe transportation of heavy equipment like large mini excavators.
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