m416 carrying capacity Q.

Cruiserhead05 · 06-11-07, 06:19 PM

Hey guys, im looking at an m416 but need to carry 950lbs for a roadtrip, it will be highway only.

I've seen the plates on the m416's but got the impression 750lbs. was the max.

Can you guys clarify.

Thanks

Roberto · 06-11-07, 06:41 PM

I could be wrong but I believe it to be the same as the CDN M101 which is 5oolbs 1/4 ton

Godwin · 06-11-07, 07:17 PM

IIRC offroad maximum is 500 lbs and on-road ca. 750. I know that I've exceeded the on-road maximum by several hundred pounds with no damage to the suspension or tires, but I drove < 15 miles and stayed under 45 mph. I wouldn't recommend normally overloading the trailer.

Mark W · 06-12-07, 01:13 AM

Without going to lok at the data tags, IIRC the road rating for the M416 is 800 pounds payload. Off road is 500. As I have said a few times, this rating appears to be based on the trailer being towed behind a rig driven by a scared 19 year old recuit under enemy fire for the first time.

I have hauled a payload of 1250 for about 600 miles on road and seven days/200 miles off road. A few times.

Your trailer will handle 950 pounds just fine.

Mark...

cbmontgo · 06-12-07, 12:07 PM

The weight is probably not an issue, but make sure your bearings are properly greased before going fast and far with a loaded up trailer.

mls57jax · 08-10-07, 04:03 AM

The 500 lb rating you're referring to for the M416 trailer is a FLOTATION rating establihsed by US Government build specs, and is not the trailer's weight carring capacity. I don't know what the max cargo load capacity is but the trailer, by design, is able to be loaded with 500 lbs of gear, and it will still float. The Army did this so that the trailer would be able to make deep water crossings while being pulled behind a snorkel equipped tow vehicle without swamping, or somthing like that.

For what it's worth...

Mike in PA

ColoradoCarlisle · 08-12-07, 05:29 PM

Does anyone know the dimensions of the bed, really what Im looking for is the length oand width of the bed. I would like to be able to put two dirt bikes in the back, Its OK if the wheel sticks out a bit or maybee I make a small extension for them

KY854RUN · 08-12-07, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by ColoradoCarlisle

Does anyone know the dimensions of the bed, really what Im looking for is the length oand width of the bed. I would like to be able to put two dirt bikes in the back, Its OK if the wheel sticks out a bit or maybee I make a small extension for them

The inside of the M416 bed measures, 72L x 41w. But the stock M416 trailer does not have tail gate. So, you would have to modify the trailer to make your extension for the dirt bikes.

The first photo is of my M416 before I rebuild it.

The second photo is the tub after I had painted it. The tub is upside down and that is the back end of the tub.

I chose not to add a tail gate to my trailer. I like the fact that it will float and keep the contents dry.

06-11-07, 06:19 PM	#1
Cruiserhead05 ...should be studying Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,678	m416 carrying capacity Q. Hey guys, im looking at an m416 but need to carry 950lbs for a roadtrip, it will be highway only. I've seen the plates on the m416's but got the impression 750lbs. was the max. Can you guys clarify. Thanks __________________ -Brandon- FZJ80 '89 Cressida - 1JZ Sleeper

06-11-07, 07:17 PM	#3
Godwin IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 993	IIRC offroad maximum is 500 lbs and on-road ca. 750. I know that I've exceeded the on-road maximum by several hundred pounds with no damage to the suspension or tires, but I drove < 15 miles and stayed under 45 mph. I wouldn't recommend normally overloading the trailer. __________________ Jim Godwin 1977 FJ40 with some stuff 1985 FJ60 with 3FE 1986 FJ60 now with stuff 1997 FZJ80 stockish Tallassee, AL

06-12-07, 12:07 PM	#5
cbmontgo IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Castle Rock, Colorado TLCA# 14207 Posts: 1,596	The weight is probably not an issue, but make sure your bearings are properly greased before going fast and far with a loaded up trailer. __________________ 1985 rust-free, Arizona-raised FJ60 with 33s, OME 2.5", ARB bull bar, Hella 4000s and Warn M8000. 1988 FJ62, all stock...but this will soon change 1992 restored Canadian M101 1/4 ton trailer with rooftop tent

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ColoradoCarlisle IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Colorado TLCA# 16764 Posts: 205	Does anyone know the dimensions of the bed, really what Im looking for is the length oand width of the bed. I would like to be able to put two dirt bikes in the back, Its OK if the wheel sticks out a bit or maybee I make a small extension for them __________________ 1997 LX 450 Factory lockers, 1 cup holder 2000 100 series 2007 KTM 250 XCFW 2004 KTM 450 EXC www.sharetrails.org - Blue Ribbon www.usaall.com - Utah http://www.cohvco.org/ - Colorado

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06-11-07, 06:41 PM	#2
Roberto IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lumberton, NC Posts: 891	I could be wrong but I believe it to be the same as the CDN M101 which is 5oolbs 1/4 ton

06-12-07, 01:13 AM	#4
Mark W IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Greatland TLCA# 6303 Posts: 3,525	Without going to lok at the data tags, IIRC the road rating for the M416 is 800 pounds payload. Off road is 500. As I have said a few times, this rating appears to be based on the trailer being towed behind a rig driven by a scared 19 year old recuit under enemy fire for the first time. I have hauled a payload of 1250 for about 600 miles on road and seven days/200 miles off road. A few times. Your trailer will handle 950 pounds just fine. Mark...

08-10-07, 04:03 AM	#6
mls57jax IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pennsyl-tuckey TLCA# 7801 Posts: 151	The 500 lb rating you're referring to for the M416 trailer is a FLOTATION rating establihsed by US Government build specs, and is not the trailer's weight carring capacity. I don't know what the max cargo load capacity is but the trailer, by design, is able to be loaded with 500 lbs of gear, and it will still float. The Army did this so that the trailer would be able to make deep water crossings while being pulled behind a snorkel equipped tow vehicle without swamping, or somthing like that. For what it's worth... Mike in PA