Can anyone tell me where to find the regs on how to understand trucks, trailers and equipment. I'm purchasing a new skid steer that weighs 12,100 lbs. Current truck is Ford f350 that has GVWR of 11,500. I do not have a CDL and would prefer not getting one. Looking for new trailer for this setup. Any recs or info where I stand would be appreciated.
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I’m no help finding official verbiage online. But my understanding is 26,000 is the combined truck/trailer gvwr limit for in-state hauling without a CDL. Regardless of how much weight is on the trailer. You can get yourself there very quickly with a one ton.
Side-bar: Is it true the limit drops to 10,000 for crossing state lines? Can one even drive an empty F350 across the line without a cdl?Last edited by 30-30; 12-14-2019, 02:16 PM.
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Originally posted by Bassbuster View Post26k. So your truck,trailer,and Machine can’t weigh over that. Your at 23,600 right now. That only leaves about 2,400 lbs for a trailer.
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OP I have the same truck as you. Any trailer that’s rated to carry that heavy machine is going to legally put you into CDL territory. There are no ways around it. Now you can try and skirt by without being noticed, and depending on your locale you may be quite successful. I’m in the Permian basin, so I don’t even attempt it. DOT is very strict out here.
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Originally posted by HOOKNBULLET2 View PostFirst is to find a scale and get the actual weight of your truck.
Truck weight plus machine weight will then tell you how much you have left to work with.
Most trailer manufacturers publish their empty trailer weight.
Stay under 26,000lbs total and you don’t need a CDL.
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I’ve got a F350 and a Kubota SVL90-2 skid steer and haul it most of the time on a 24’ gooseneck lowboy with 2 7k axles. I’ve also got a 30’ dual tandem with 10k axles that I bought specifically to haul the skid steer, but I have only used it to haul hay for the last couple or three years. I’ve got farm tags on all my trailers.
If your going to be using the skid steer commercially, get a CDL and a dual tandem trailer. If it’s for personal use, get farm tags on whatever trailer you choose, and you should be fine.
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Originally posted by 30-30 View Post^This. Combined GVWR of truck and trailer can’t exceed 26.
With my 25 foot top hat gooseneck I was probably getting closer to the limit
I have type 2 diabetes and hear with that I would need a physical every year to keep a CDL
I would research getting a trailer that will haul your skidder , but also not so large as to draw attention from DOT
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Originally posted by pilar View PostI don’t have a CDL and had a BOBCAT E55 excavator Cab with A/C, Machine weights 12,500lbs I have a 16 foot lowboy bumper pull with two 7k axle and am way under the 26000 with the whole rig
With my 25 foot top hat gooseneck I was probably getting closer to the limit
I have type 2 diabetes and hear with that I would need a physical every year to keep a CDL
I would research getting a trailer that will haul your skidder , but also not so large as to draw attention from DOT
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Originally posted by Take Dead Aim View PostCan you tell me what trailer make and model you have please?
I think it is a diamond C mod EQT 16
Last edited by S-3 Ranch; 12-14-2019, 04:29 PM.
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Originally posted by TX03RUBI View PostTruck weight doesn’t matter. 11,500 is his truck GVWR. His trailer GVWR can’t exceed 14,500. Doesn’t matter if they’re unloaded and only weigh 14,000 combined. It’s the GVWR that DOT goes by.
This man is steering you the right direction. Others...notsomuch.
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Originally posted by pilar View PostI don’t have a CDL and had a BOBCAT E55 excavator Cab with A/C, Machine weights 12,500lbs I have a 16 foot lowboy bumper pull with two 7k axle and am way under the 26000 with the whole rig
With my 25 foot top hat gooseneck I was probably getting closer to the limit
I have type 2 diabetes and hear with that I would need a physical every year to keep a CDL
I would research getting a trailer that will haul your skidder , but also not so large as to draw attention from DOT
You still weren’t legal.
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