Most states you can carry up to 50k pounds. Empty trailer wieghs @ 10k lbs empty.
13,000 - 15,000 lbs, depending on specifics.
53 foot
Most states you can carry up to 50k pounds. Empty trailer wieghs @ 10k lbs empty.
Assuming you're referring to a 53' semi trailer, 41,000 - 43,000 lbs. for an 80k combination is typical.
The dimensions of a 53 foot trailer are a length of 6.3m, a height of 0.94m and a width of 1.02m.
In the vicinity of 9,000 - 10,000 lbs.. more weight of course if it's a refrigerated and insulated trailer.
53 foot
That's how long the trailer is. The Surface Transportation Assistance Act, which brought the 53-foot trailer into being, required that "53" be put on a 53-foot trailer so people would know it was longer than the then-standard 48-foot trailer, and it would need to swing wider in turns.
A 53-foot tandem trailer typically has a maximum gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of around 80,000 pounds, which includes the weight of the trailer itself, the cargo, and the truck. The payload capacity can vary based on the specific trailer and truck combination, but generally, the cargo alone can weigh between 45,000 to 50,000 pounds. It's important to check local regulations and specific equipment ratings for precise limits.
The net weight of a 53-foot standard semi-trailer typically ranges between 15,000 to 20,000 pounds (approximately 6,800 to 9,100 kilograms) when empty, depending on the trailer's construction and materials. The specific weight can vary based on the type of trailer (e.g., dry van, refrigerated) and additional features. It's important to check the manufacturer's specifications for accurate weight details.
1375
About 40,000 pounds worth, which is enough to fill a 53-foot trailer to about three feet deep. It would be silly to use a 53-foot trailer for a load like that, so they'd use a short trailer.