6’10” x 16′ – 7K to 10K – Utility Trailer Plans

6’10” x 16′ – 7K to 10K – Utility Trailer Plans

At full (legal) width and 16’ length, this tandem axle utility trailer has options for 7,000 lbs – 10,000 lbs capacity.  Configure it to your needs using the various options – all included in the plans.

Free Digital Delivery — Right Now*

$ 26.99 - Complete Plans

* Plans are in a computer document. You may Save them to your computer immediately after Payment.

Description

Description

From us to you, these are heavy duty tandem axle trailer plans, fully engineered and ready to build.  Your choice with this design — in these trailer plans you can choose 7000 lbs or 10,000 lbs total capacity with a matching set of 3500 lb axles, or a 5200 lb tandem axle set.  Some beams also change to make this accommodation, but the instructions give all the detail.

Tandem Axle Trailer Plans Loading Analysis
Analysis:  10K Trailer frame at one of many max loading conditions.  Deflection is 25 times the actual for visualizing.

While the base design is the flatbed, in these plans the options rule.  We always recommend choosing options that make the trailer right for you.  Build it to meet your needs.

Choose things like length, total capacity, various sides and gates and ramps or deck style because the design is for you.  Make the trailer that’s perfect for you.  This is a big, strong, utility trailer, and the design is very tough for continual use.

Add To Cart

Related:

– See the  6’10″x 16′ Trailer Plans with options of 12K-16K  for higher capacity in this same overall size.
– Learn about trailers with a design specifically for the needs of a Tiny House Foundation.

Specifications

Specifications

6’10” x 16′ – 7K to 10K – Utility Trailer Plans

  • Tandem axles with leaf springs — use double eye style or slipper type.
  • 6’10” x 16′ nominal deck size.  (Actual size is a little longer.)  Width at the fenders is 102 inches.
  • Instructions explain how to narrow the bed and shorten the length if you want.  Specifically, a 14′ bed option is given.
  • Options for capacity include  7000 lb.  or  10,000 lb.  full trailer capacity.  The plans have specifications for each capacity.
  • Frame construction is welded steel.
  • Choose a fold-down Tailgate/Ramp, or a removable / hidden ramp that slides under the deck for storage.
  • Multiple options for the trailer bed and for tie-down points.
  • Build a flatbed, or choose one of the options for sides that are also in the plans.
  • The download package includes a full set of drawings with a separate document of illustrated instructions.

Add To Cart

More About The Design Features

More About The Design Features

Options, Options, Options.  While these pages show one version of the tandem axle trailer, the plans include options for many variations.  Why not make the trailer perfect for the way you want it?  We think customizing for the perfect trailer is the way to go.  Get the plans, then build the trailer for your needs.  Use the options within, or add your own.

CAD of Tandem Axle Trailer Plans
One possible build configuration.  Flatbed tandem axle trailer plans option with perimeter tie-down bars, pivoting jack, toolbox, and plywood option for deck.  Many other variation possibilities are in the plans.

Tandem Axle Trailer Plans

  • * Trailers built from these tandem axle trailer plans have an actual bed width of 6 feet 10 inches, and bed length of 16 feet 3.5 inches including the steel frame.
  • Overall length including the tongue is approximately 247 inches, though that will vary some with options chosen.
  • Trailer bed height will depend on design options chosen and will range from 20″ up. (Bed height shown is ~22″ using drop axles.)
  • Plans include options for max load capacity  —  7000 lbs  or  10,000 lbs  —  (combined axle rating)* which includes the trailer weight.
  • Trailer weight will vary depending on design options.  The 7K base flatbed trailer plans is ~1100+ lbs without the deck, something in the range of 1400 lbs with decking.  The heavier capacity trailer will weight more, then decking choices, sides and other options will change the weight too.
  • Lots of options are in the plans.  Things like sides, a tailgate, a mounted toolbox, ramps, motorcycle stands, etc. are there for optional functionality.  Some options are mutually exclusive.  Not all options are in the pictures here.

Add To Cart

Maximizing Your Project

Plans from Mechanical Elements are an awesome start to a great project.  Here are even more resources!

Reminder:

Maximizing Your Project

Reviews (0)

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Be the first to review “6’10” x 16′ – 7K to 10K – Utility Trailer Plans”

Good planning is the beginning of a successful project.
Great Plans Are Available Here!

We Found These For You . . .

Article
Steel for the Next DIY Build
This is what the beginning of a new DIY build looks like.  Of course, there’s the planning stages, the design stages and finally the acquisition stages where all the raw materials begin to come in.  With all of that behind…

Read The Article

Article
Clamps and Drills Access and Storage Solution
Storage space is a high priority in my shop.  Maybe in yours too?  It’s not that there is not enough space, it’s the prime space where tools are super accessible for any moment

Read The Article

Article
Link Lock Safety Chain System
A couple years ago in an article about trailer safety chains, I mentioned the “Link Lock” system.   It looked pretty interesting, and I like creativity, especially when it solves real problems.  So, I tried to connect with the company to…

Read The Article

Article
Finishing or Trailer Frame Painting
(And finishing other DIY Projects.) Now you’ve invested all that time and effort into building an awesome trailer, how should you finish it?   Of course we don’t want it to rust.  And, we want it to last. 

Read The Article

Article
Order Received
This is a Frequent Question about downloading, and saving plans after placing an order.  We’re here to help!  If you are not yet able to get the plans after your purchase, definitely, read this.

Read The Article

Article
Trailer Axles with Brakes
There are laws that say when a trailer must have brakes.  In most places within the USA, when the trailer total capacity is over 3000 lbs, trailer brakes are required.  That’s all well and good, but we all know that…

Read The Article

Article
Save Money at the Pump
Gas prices are up.  Diesel prices are even higher.  Since I don’t see those prices changing soon, maybe I can DIY some things to help.  Is there any way to improve fuel economy when I’m pulling my trailer?

Read The Article

Article
DIY Steel Cutting Options
So, you need to cut steel for a DIY project (like a crane or trailer).  Easy, Right?  What’s the best, easiest, cheapest, fastest way of cutting steel?  There must be dozens of ways, so, the better question might be

Read The Article

Article
Harbor Freight Improvement
You’ve seen them, the inexpensive bolt-together Harbor Freight trailer kits.  While they pack a lot of function, they unfortunately are often something like a rattle trap.  (Not always, of course.)  While they have a cheap rap, they sell a lot

Read The Article

Product
Drive Over Fenders Trailer Plans

With a Heavy Duty I-Beam design and a Low Fixed Deck, these Car Hauler Trailer Plans include Drive-Over Fenders for wide stance vehicles.  12,000 lbs (or 10,400 lbs), 18.5' long, 8.5' wide, and many Options.