Used 2016 Wabash Trailers For Sale in Texas

The documented floor rating, not the trailer's GVWR, determines whether a 2016 Wabash van can handle your forklift operation. Obtain the original floor specification and compare its stated loading conditions with the loaded forklift's axle load and tire contact area. Inspect floor boards, fasteners and supporting crossmembers, because deterioration or undocumented repairs can compromise the original capacity.

A properly executed DuraPlate panel repair is not automatically a reason to reject a used Wabash trailer. Check panel attachments, adjacent posts where fitted, and upper and lower rails for distortion or cracking. Repairs extending into structural rails deserve closer evaluation than isolated panel damage. Request repair documentation and inspect both sides for loose fasteners, sharp edges and water entry.

Texas-registered trailers with a gross weight over 7,500 pounds require an annual safety inspection. Texas's elimination of most noncommercial vehicle safety inspections did not eliminate this trailer requirement. A commercial Wabash trailer may also be subject to federal annual inspection requirements, so verify that the inspection documentation satisfies every requirement applicable to the planned operation.

Spring suspension offers simpler maintenance, while air ride provides better isolation for freight that benefits from reduced road shock. On a used 2016 Wabash trailer, inspect spring hangers, equalizers and bushings on mechanical suspensions; inspect air springs, height-control valves, trailing-arm bushings and shocks on air ride. Customer requirements and cargo sensitivity should decide the suspension choice before maintenance preferences.