Reitnouer Trailers For Sale in Nebraska

A 10-foot-1-inch spread can allow 20,000 pounds per axle on Nebraska Interstate routes, compared with 34,000 pounds for a conventional tandem. A Reitnouer spread-axle trailer must still satisfy the federal bridge formula, component ratings, and the usual 80,000-pound Interstate gross limit unless an applicable exception or permit allows otherwise. A sliding tandem provides more flexibility to reposition the axle group for changing cargo distributions and maneuvering.

A forklift should enter a Reitnouer aluminum trailer only when the manufacturer approves its loaded axle weight and wheel-contact loads for that deck. Overall trailer payload capacity does not establish forklift capacity. Confirm the forklift's operating weight, lifted load, tire type, and intended travel path, then obtain loading guidance for the specific model. Loading plates or reinforcement must follow approved specifications rather than improvised shop practice.

Do not weld a cracked Reitnouer crossmember without a manufacturer-approved repair procedure. A damaged crossmember or connection may require replacement rather than welding. Before buying a used Reitnouer, request documentation for structural work and verify replacement fasteners and components against manufacturer requirements. Welding aluminum can change its strength, so a visually neat patch is not proof of a sound repair.

A loaded Reitnouer trailer exceeding Nebraska's standard 14-foot-6-inch height limit generally needs an overdimension permit before highway travel. Measure from the road surface to the highest point of the secured machine, including attachments that remain raised. A drop deck can reduce loaded height, but blocking still affects the measurement. Permit approval does not guarantee clearance at every bridge, utility line, or local-road obstruction; verify the approved route.