2012 American Cargo Group 8.5 x 16
A 2012 American Cargo Group
(such as American Hauler or Wells Cargo
) 8.5x16 enclosed trailer is a heavy-duty tandem-axle cargo model. It typically features an empty weight of roughly 2,680 to 2,800 lbs., a 7,000 to 9,990 lb. GVWR with dual 3,500 lb. electric brake axles, an interior width of about 80–84 inches between wheel wells, and a 16-foot box length plus V-nose.
**Core Specifications**
Overall Size: 8.5 feet wide by 16 feet long
(plus V-nose tongue
).
Axles: Tandem 3,500 lb. leaf spring or torsion axles with E-Z Lube hubs
(brakes usually on both axles
).
Weight
(Empty
): ~2,680 – 2,800 lbs.
Payload Capacity: ~4,300 – 7,200 lbs depending on the exact GVWR rating
(often 7,000 lb or 9,990 lb total rating
).
**Common Build Features**
Frame: Steel tube or I-beam main frame with 16" on-center wall and floor crossmembers.
Skin: .030 aluminum exterior skin over wood or steel studs with a stone guard on the lower V-nose.
Doors: Usually equipped with a rear spring-assist ramp door
(or double barn doors
) and a 32"–36" side curbside RV-style escape/entry door.
Flooring: 3/4" plywood or Advantech decking with 3/8" interior wall liner and standard floor D-rings
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Trailer information
| Year | 2012 |
| Pull type | Bumper |
| Stock # | 22641 |
| Price | |
| Type | Cargo / Enclosed Trailer |
Contact information: |
| Name | |
| Location | Albany, Oregon |
| Phone | +15418121234 |
| Email | nathan@double-j.com |
