Dump Trailers Weight Information: The Things Owners Need To Know

By Brittney H. Mittchell


When loading up dump trailers, owners should know how much weight is permitted to be loaded and hauled. To protect the trailer and the hitch, it's important not to go over these weights. All trailers come with tags that outline the weight of the trailer and the weights it is able to carry. Owners ought to take the time to familiarize themselves with this tag.

The weight tag should include information about the weight of the empty trailer as well as the GVWR and the GAWR. The most the trailer can weigh is termed the gross vehicle weight rating or GVWR and this is established by the manufacturer. The trailer's weight should be combined with the weight of the cargo being hauled to give the total weight which must be less than the GVWR. Dump trailers are known for being much weightier than other kinds of trailers because of the way they are built, so owners should remember that they can be very heavy.

Owners also need to remember that the GAWR is also important in trailers. GAWR is the gross axle weight rating which is the maximum weight that any single axle should have on it. For single axle trailers this is not a consideration, but for dual axles and triple axles, it is. The weight should be distributed evenly between the axles. Many times different axles have different weight ratings, so an owner should consult the tags to ensure that the trailer is being loaded properly.

Axle rating specifications and weight information is also included on motorcycle trailers. Owners of these kinds of trailers should also carefully consider the weight loaded into the trailer and how that weight is distributed across the axles. Side to side balance and front to back balance of the weight above the axles is important for these kinds of trailers to protect the motorcycles. Balanced cargo in dump and motorcycle trailers can help create a much smoother ride.

When loading dump trailers or motorcycle trailers, users must always remember to keep the weight rating of the trailer in mind. Loading more than a trailer is designed to hold can be dangerous to the hitch and trailer. Commercial vehicle scales are a great location to check the loaded weight of a trailer to see if it is within specifications. This will give the most accurate information on the gross vehicle weight.




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