How much will it haul

[Iowawoodguy]

I'm looking to increase the amount of wood I can haul in a single trip. I found this trailer nearby. The guy says he hauls his harley in it, and he thinks its a 5 by 8 trailer. Im thinking i probably wouldn't load it any more full than the bed of the pickup. I just want to know what you guys think the weight limit is on it.

 

[ktmtigger]

Load until it looks scary really. But ide say that's probably a 1500 lb trailer

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[EchoRomeoCharlie]

My guess would be a 2000lb axle - 500lb for trailer weight, so 1500lb capacity. Make sure the tires that are on it are rated for 1000lbs each and are fully inflated if you plan on towing at max capacity

 

[svk]

I agree with those guys, 1500 lbs at the very most. Watch your wheel to fender clearance as sometimes they contact well before the trailer is loaded to specs.

 

[H-Ranch]

By the pic it looks like it may have been used as a scrap metal hauler - maybe once, maybe a lot of times. Easy to overload, so check that the axle is not bent, springs are not broken/flat, and other structural issues. Check tires for puncture repairs, specifically the sidewalls. Scrap yards are not friendly places for tires. Easy to replace if needed.

Generally those types of trailers are made for occasional residential use, but it might be OK if the price is right and your expectations are not too high. As mentioned above, 1/3 of a cord is about the max you're looking at for weight, though it will hold a lot more than that in volume.

 

[old guy]

Weak part will be the pole, it will break at front of the box.

 

[Iowawoodguy]

Thanks for the info guys. I think I'm just going to put my money towards the trailer we have and get it prepped for wood hauling.

 

[HadleyPA]

To put it bluntly, not much!