An often overlooked, but important part of choosing the right trailer for your blasting business is your current vehicle's capabilities. More specifically, do you own a truck, and what is its towing capacity? The bigger the trailer, the heavier it is. Don't forget about additional materials such as water and abrasives that can quickly add weight to your towing capacity.
For reference, a full 150-gallon water tank can add 1,200 pounds and a 40 bag pallet of abrasive can weigh 2,000 additional pounds! Of course, you wouldn't always need to carry a full pallet of abrasive with you to a job site and additional weight can always be split between your truck bed and the trailer.
No truck? -- No problem. Meet the DB500 GT Pro Series.
It's the same trusted system mounted on a flatbed Isuzu truck providing you with an easy-to-drive, ultra-convenient, mobile business. All backed by roadside assistance and concierge maintenance services for 5 years.
If you do own a truck, then you may have heard the terms 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, and 1-ton trucks. These terms are generally used to describe the truck's size, hauling, and towing capacity.
1/2 Ton Truck Examples
3/4 Ton Truck Examples
1-Ton Truck Examples
Always be sure to check your owner's manual for your vehicle's specifics, but here are some general guidelines.
| Dustless Blasting Model | Loaded Weight Estimate (with 150 gallons of water) | Suggested Truck Size |
| DB500 Mobile S | 5,500 Pounds | 1/2 Ton Truck or Greater |
| DB500 Mobile XL | 9,100 Pounds | 3/4 Ton Truck or Greater |
| DB800 Mobile XL | 9,700 Pounds | 3/4 Ton Truck or Greater |
| DB800 Mobile XXL Dual | 14,100 Pounds | 1 Ton Truck or Greater |
| DB1500 Mobile XXL | 11,346 Pounds | 1 Ton Truck or Greater |
| DB3000 Mobile XXL | 12,546 Pounds | 1 Ton Truck or Greater |
If you're looking for more detailed specs, check out these additional resources.
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