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Loading telehandlers. 6-10k, what trailer and load angle

fastline ยท 2026-06-08 21:27

Looking to have a couple moved over states so trying to figure out the 'no fuss or risk' setup for this. Obviously an RGN is ideal but very few guys running with one, thus I ain't paying extra for that. Was wondering about semi step decks with ramps, how many are out with a dove plus ramps, length of ramps, angles, etc? For comparison, our heavy pintle trailer is 14* load angle. This setup would be nothing for a big Tele.

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  1. #1AMBMike2026-06-10 19:26

    We move our telehandlers regularly on a standard step deck. We have a set of aluminum ramps that are 102" long and pin onto the back of the trailer for loading. Most step deck drivers seem to have a similar pair of ramps. The machines handle it without a fuss. I've never measured clearance at the top of the ramps but it looks like 6" +/-. We do dump the trailer air suspension before loading.

  2. #2Pops522026-06-10 20:03

    With the right trailer and lobed driver you should be able to haul them together as long as gross wt is under 80k.

  3. #3willie592026-06-10 21:36

    Just to clarify, are you asking about hiring out the hauling, or is this a transport that you plan on doing yourself and want to know what trailer rig would work best. Your post isn't really clear about that.