We are in the process of moving up from a 160 to a 200-250 size excavator. We do a lot of residential, so access can be tricky. What setup is best, rigid or rgn trailer? Would like to haul multiple pieces of equipment at times . As well
It seems like rigids have more deck space. I am in kansas, 34 k on rears, can I scale a 56k machine with 2 axles or do I need 3?
It seems like rigids have more deck space. I am in kansas, 34 k on rears, can I scale a 56k machine with 2 axles or do I need 3?
There are hard to find used, but 45' triaxle hydraulic dovetail trailer works slick.
Unless you’re going to end up 24k empty you’ll need a permit to haul 56k. You’d need one for size anyway. Might as well get a KS annual. If your machine weights 56k that’s all you’ll be able to carry on a permit. Can’t permit an overweight created by multiple machines as they see it as divisible load. I agree a 3 axle with a hydraulic dovetail would be ideal.
That being said...with a 200 class or bigger hoe I’d rather side load than crawl up a dovetail if I was in tight quarters.
They are nice but $$$. Trailer is pricey, wet kit on truck, and the extra weight adds up. I don't even think you'd get 56k on one legally with tandem truck and tridem trailer. I've loaded on one once, I still prefer my tilt deck with ramps and beavertail, it's a quicker and safer load.
56k payload on six axles in KS is no sweat.
I feel the same way and if we keep our rig I’ll get an rgn. Every time we load our excavator on our rigid I feel like we got away with something. Ours isn’t 3’ of the ground but it’s pretty high. I’ve never measured it. We have 8.25x15 wheels/tires on it. I bet it’s at least 30” I’m going to measure it next time I can lol