12000 pounds
That depends on the axle configuration. If it a closed tandem typically 17,000. If it is a spread axle 20,000. If it is a single axle (Front of a Semi) typically 12,000. Those would be the "legal weights", but states allow different amounts of weights with a permit for over weight. That all depends on the state. Wisconsin will allow 23,000 per axle.
it refers to the weight you are legally allowed to carry on a trailer with brakes. (including the trailer) trailers without brakes are restricted to a lesser weight.
The total weight of the trailer and cargo can safely and legally carry what the axle is rated for, up to 3000 lbs with proper tires.
1600kg (including load) the trailer weighs 770kg unladen and is able to carry 830kg load.
it could hold until it drops
Not at 70MPH across the mountains...but depends on style and weight of the trailer dave
Most states you can carry up to 50k pounds. Empty trailer wieghs @ 10k lbs empty.
I have been looking to invest in dump trailers, and was wondering how much weight can the average dump trailer carry?
The definitive answer is...it depends. Very few trailers are made with axels of 2000lb (or less) capacity. Most are 2500 to 5000 llbs (per axle). So if you have a dual axle trailer with two 3500 lb axles you can haul 7000 lbs MINUS what the trailer weighs. I have a single axle 6X12 with a single 3500 lb axle. The trailer weighs approx 500 lbs, so I would feel relatively safe hauling a 3000 lb load.
Most states you can carry up to 50k pounds. Empty trailer wieghs @ 10k lbs empty.
The weight that can be carried in a semi trailer legally varies. It depends on how much the tractor pulling the trailer weighs. The maximum weight of the total unit, truck and trailer is limited at 80,000 lbs without getting special permits. For a heavy tractor, the trailer would have to be loaded with less weight than a trailer pulled with a light tractor. It's not uncommon for a trailer to comfortably carry 45,000 with most over the road tractors. Some trailers can be loaded heavier as long as the don't exceed the maximum. Also, I should mention, axle weight will affect how much can be loaded also. only 34,000 can be loaded on the trailer and tractor rear axles. This means that the weight on the trailers must be properly distributed.
Your Dodge is rated to carry 2000#, therefore you have to adjust the load accordingly if you have the leeway to do so ie. loading a 15000# machine on the trailer you can move the machine toward the truck until you reach the maximum load on the vehicle, leaving the bulk of the weight on the trailer axles. Wheel scales are necessary to weigh the axles when shifting the weight. You are only allowed a total of 2000# on the truck by the licensed weight.