Low Loader/ Float Trailer

[Chi-Noos]

Originally Posted by mavrick0

In a case like this usually there won't be enough weight on the fifth wheel for good traction so the dolly will be hooked to the trailer and then to a tractor fitted with a weight box on the fifth wheel and loaded down for as much traction as possible. Also depending on load size and weight restrictions you will need a certain number of axles/wheels and tires to distribute the load out.

How much weight is needed on the fifth wheel? I guess I can understand the number of axles but I'm uneducated on how a piece of equipment weighing at least five tons wouldn't be enough for a trailer of this size. Sorry again