About how much does a 60 panel weigh. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**rs74** · 01-15-2013, 10:20 AM

My trailer is rated at 7,000 pounds. I am going to possibly get a 60 panel and dont know if they are rated heavier than the trailer. I loaded my old 63 K20 on it and end up bending one of the axles do to the weight. Of course it was a brush truck for the local fire department and had a few extras on it.

Reyals Bemus · 01-15-2013, 11:05 AM

They certainly don't weigh that much. You'll be fine with that trailer.

**rs74** · 01-15-2013, 11:22 AM

I didn't think so but after loading the 63 K20 I wanted to make sure.

63burban · 01-15-2013, 11:49 AM

7000 lbs includes the weight of the trailer, most trailers weigh around 2000 lbs so you can haul 5000 lbs. You didn't say if this was a 1 ton panel or 1/2 ton panel. I have hauled a one ton panel on my trailer, I took it real easy and had no problems. The faster you go the harder it is on the wheel bearings and tires when you have a heavy load.

**rs74** · 01-15-2013, 11:53 AM

Yeah that is my fault. It's just a 1/2 ton.

chevy_mike · 01-15-2013, 01:28 PM

Panel is likely in the 4000-4500 lbs range, depenind on what's in it. You're likely close to the limit on that trailer but should still be under it.

I put my '65 panel on a U-haul car trailer with no problems.

61_FL_Apache · 01-15-2013, 07:49 PM

My 61 1/2 ton fleet pickup weighs 3700 with me in it if that helps.

ABX131 · 01-15-2013, 08:42 PM

Up here in WA our transfer stations (the dump) charge based on weight. They weigh you on the way in and then on the way out and the difference is your load weight. It shows on the receipt the in and out weights...not sure if other areas do that but it is a great way to get your truck weight. Also all gravel pits, quarrys, and landscape materials companies have scales for their dump trucks and are usually friendly about letting you drive across to determine your weight.

rustyrodknocker · 01-17-2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by chevy_mike

Panel is likely in the 4000-4500 lbs range, depenind on what's in it. You're likely close to the limit on that trailer but should still be under it.

I put my '65 panel on a U-haul car trailer with no problems.

Those are my favorite car trailer. I love the short deck. They don't drag on every transition and tie down is a snap. A friend got ahold of one with no axles . Which is hard to do . Uhaul scraps them if they can't fix them.
You also have to make up a story about towing volgswagon if you want to rent them.
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chevy_mike · 01-17-2013, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by rustyrodknocker

Those are my favorite car trailer. I love the short deck. They don't drag on every transition and tie down is a snap. A friend got ahold of one with no axles . Which is hard to do . Uhaul scraps them if they can't fix them.
You also have to make up a story about towing volgswagon if you want to rent them.
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Yep... I was towing a "Miata".

hemifalcon · 01-18-2013, 11:47 AM

Hahaha... I was towing a "1961 Volkswagen" too!!! ;-)

**aerotruk63** · 01-18-2013, 11:54 AM

Add 200 lbs for the 1960-62 frame. 1963 Chevrolet had a new lighter frame. Curb weight is at the bottom of the page.

Brad54 · 01-29-2013, 01:20 AM

My '61 Suburban went over the scale at exactly 4,000 pounds with a rear seat, most of a tank of gas, me, my son and a 100 pound tool kit.

-Brad

01-15-2013, 10:20 AM	#1
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	About how much does a 60 panel weigh. My trailer is rated at 7,000 pounds. I am going to possibly get a 60 panel and dont know if they are rated heavier than the trailer. I loaded my old 63 K20 on it and end up bending one of the axles do to the weight. Of course it was a brush truck for the local fire department and had a few extras on it.

01-15-2013, 11:05 AM	#2
Reyals Bemus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Billerica, MA Posts: 329	Re: About how much does a 60 panel weigh. They certainly don't weigh that much. You'll be fine with that trailer.

01-15-2013, 11:22 AM	#3
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: About how much does a 60 panel weigh. I didn't think so but after loading the 63 K20 I wanted to make sure.

01-15-2013, 11:49 AM	#4
63burban Chevy addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Iron Ridge, WI Posts: 1,085	Re: About how much does a 60 panel weigh. 7000 lbs includes the weight of the trailer, most trailers weigh around 2000 lbs so you can haul 5000 lbs. You didn't say if this was a 1 ton panel or 1/2 ton panel. I have hauled a one ton panel on my trailer, I took it real easy and had no problems. The faster you go the harder it is on the wheel bearings and tires when you have a heavy load.

01-15-2013, 11:53 AM	#5
rs74 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,957	Re: About how much does a 60 panel weigh. Yeah that is my fault. It's just a 1/2 ton.

01-15-2013, 01:28 PM	#6
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: About how much does a 60 panel weigh. Panel is likely in the 4000-4500 lbs range, depenind on what's in it. You're likely close to the limit on that trailer but should still be under it. I put my '65 panel on a U-haul car trailer with no problems. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

01-15-2013, 07:49 PM	#7
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: About how much does a 60 panel weigh. My 61 1/2 ton fleet pickup weighs 3700 with me in it if that helps. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

01-15-2013, 08:42 PM	#8
ABX131 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Seattle,WA Posts: 317	Re: About how much does a 60 panel weigh. Up here in WA our transfer stations (the dump) charge based on weight. They weigh you on the way in and then on the way out and the difference is your load weight. It shows on the receipt the in and out weights...not sure if other areas do that but it is a great way to get your truck weight. Also all gravel pits, quarrys, and landscape materials companies have scales for their dump trucks and are usually friendly about letting you drive across to determine your weight.

01-18-2013, 11:47 AM	#11
hemifalcon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Antioch, IL Posts: 418	Re: About how much does a 60 panel weigh. Hahaha... I was towing a "1961 Volkswagen" too!!! ;-) __________________ My '65 Suburban Resto build-- http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v6...65%20Suburban/ And it's story of being 'saved' http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=631495

01-18-2013, 11:54 AM	#12
aerotruk63 Check The Champ, Demonstrator Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal,Quebec Posts: 6,627	Re: About how much does a 60 panel weigh. Add 200 lbs for the 1960-62 frame. 1963 Chevrolet had a new lighter frame. Curb weight is at the bottom of the page.

01-29-2013, 01:20 AM	#13
Brad54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Athens, Georgia Posts: 1,458	Re: About how much does a 60 panel weigh. My '61 Suburban went over the scale at exactly 4,000 pounds with a rear seat, most of a tank of gas, me, my son and a 100 pound tool kit. -Brad __________________ '61 Suburban daily driver: off the road due to 180-pound 8-pt buck! '62 K-10 long-step project '61 C30 Camper, aka "Valdez" There's no cool like Old School



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