New Process 541GL, not sure what GL is for. My 58 has a NP-540-DD, direct drive 5th gear.
Has an Eaton 18,000 2-speed electric rear, with 6.50 and 8.87 gears. Its a driver, but needs brake work. Have to take it for a cruise when I get the brakes in order and see what a good speed is..
My 58 has a pile of leafs in the back, and my 70 has a bunch too and is rated at 38,000. So, hopefully, the 27,000 will be a little more roadworthy or should I say "rideworthy", LOL.
My trailer is has two 7000 lb axles (14000). The trailer has to weight about 2500, so I think I will be good. Hitch is new and rated at 16000. I hauled a 1947 Dodge Coe empty back with it without any problems, but this is bigger in all dimensions.
Thanks,
BaconFarms
I Hauled a Truck on a Trailer here while back, the truck just fit on the trailer as far as wheel base Length. Weight was not a Problem for the trailer. two 7000# axles. It was Balance, it pulled great below 40 MPH. But out on a Two lane Paved Country road speed limit 60, but at 45-50, it started to have a little bounce. I hit a little spot in the road at 45, before I knew it, the back of My truck was hopping around, I took a firmer grip on the Steering wheel with both hands and a firm grip on the seat. Let off the gas little at a time. No body coming or following, keep her as close to in my lane as I could, while taking a little of the other lane hoping not to go off the Shoulder. I got for free that time what many people pay good money to feel. The right Trailer capacity is important, but watch that balance and speed. After that I was satisfied with 35 MPH.
