stackyFACTSHauling a completely empty, incredibly long skeletal trailer back into the deep woods is a fantastic way to burn extra fuel and ruin tires. Many heavy timber rigs feature a hydraulic crane that physically folds the empty rear wheels straight onto the cab's back like a giant metal backpack.
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