Only Experience Can Answer This...

No. You're not understanding me. I can name the dimensions (and optional dimensions) of any Take3 or Kaufman trailer. I'm autistic.

My question was answered by kozakvod. The load cannot stick out past your trailers width. That's the answer. So if I want to pull a dually on my trailer, it needs to be AT LEAST 96in wide. Because duallies (every dimension I have found from 2011 forward) says the outer measures width of the rear dual tires is 96" with some being less. Granted, there will be guys who add spacers, liftkits, wider wheels, etc. I want to be able to haul a factory standard 350 dually series. So I conclude, the trailer needs to be AT LEAST 96" wide. I'm talking with the fabricator now. He is going to make it 98". A little wiggle room for safety.

 

Yes. I am a rarity, and I mean that in every aspect of my life. I own a brokerage going on 7 years now. Recently moved to GA in the ATL area. The rates and number of loads available are amazing. I watch them all day. A few of my clients are within 20 miles of the auctions here. The furthest is 75miles. So I started doing some numbers to see if buying a F250-350 and a wedge could be profitable. Then I had my MASSIVE learning period regarding CDLs, GVWR's, Insurance costs, etc.

Here is what I found. If I run a F250 (10,000 GVWR) which has a 16,900 lb max-Gooseneck-towing-capacity, I can get a trailer with a GVWR up to 15,999 lbs and not need a CDL, nor any of the high costs associated with it. Or headaches. And being that i will only run in GA, I can avoid interstate requirements.

So here is what I did. I just bought a 2016 Turbodiesel F250 Longbed 4x2 with 21,000miles, clean carfax, inspected, beautiful. All the bells and whistles, and I basically stole it for $30k from a wholesaler I work with for almost 5 years.

Next, I contacted a fabricator who builds all types of trailers. I sent him the designs for the Kaufman 35' wedge ($6,800 base model with 8 week buildtime), as well as the Take 3 Ultralight 48' ($14,000 base model with 12 week build time) which have 2,600 lbs and 4,800 lbs curb weight, respectively. Together, we designed a hybrid of the two trailers, minimizing unnecessary weight such as lockable toolboxes, etc) and included 9' aluminum ramps to allow for reduced weight and low clearance. His buildtime is 2 weeks and will include DOT compliance (ie, lighting, etc).

The finished product is a 42ft wedge with a slight angle over the gooseneck. We are still deciding on whether to include flipouts up top, but either way, it will be able to fit (2) full sized crew-cab pickups, which was my goal. And its weight? 4,250 lbs empty...with a GVWR of 15,500 lbs. And the cost? You wouldn't believe me if I told you. I told him after 6 months, if it hauls well, we will be expanding with 2 more trucks and placing orders for 2 more.

 

I'm not though. The weight difference on a 42' wedge between 96" and 102" is significant.

And we decided on 98" width anyway...so....