53' Slider vs 48' spread

48’ spread is just better. You learn how to load it once and you’ll never have to worry about it again. You can put 6k more on the back, never have to worry about tail swing, and depending on your tractor 65’ length limit routes are fine. So what if you have to put a red flag on every now and then if you have overhang.

 

I like the 53 slide. But the length doesn’t cooperate in some places nicely I’ll admit

And loading certain things gets tricky at times. Like 40` of lumber 47k. You have to pay attention to the loading. They will usually load from front back. Lol. Not a good idea

 

All loaders are the same, back to front , unless it's OL, then a couple feet overhang in the front, means a legal load, loaders think you are heavy on the trailer.