Horsebox weights and Tacho question.

[Louby]

Had my 7.5t weighed today and its 5260kg. I was suprised at that as its a basic box and I thought it would be lighter. My partitions are mega heavy duty and so heavy though. Do you reckon it would legally carry 3 horses as Im going to advertise it next week so want to be honest etc.
Also after the tacho question the other day Ive checked mine and theres a small sticker with 8000 written on it. I cant see a date anywhere. Looks like 2 other stickers have been there at some point. Am I one of the unlucky ones that need to have it re done?

 

[flyingfeet]

To carry 3 horses you need a 2 ton payload so 5.26t is plenty and will carry 3 big horses and gear.

Much better than mine, that with plenty of bells and whistles and empty water tank was still 5760kg.....

 

[christine48]

You should just about be Ok as you have 2.2 ton payeload (I assume it was weighed with the partitions in). If you allow 600kg per horse =1800kg that would leave you 400kg for fuel, water, kit and people etc.

 

[Louby]

Oooh thats good then, I thought it would be just about ok or def 2 large horses and 1 pony.
Fingers crossed for its plate next week.
Thanks for replying