I am planning my first TD, outlined in another thread here: viewtopic.php?f=40&t=62213
I am currently gathering parts and wish to start with the trailer itself. The HF website shows two of the 4x8: The first is described as Super Duty, with a listed capacity of 1720 lbs.(#69897 or 94564), while the folding one is listed as Heavy Duty, with a listed capacity of 1195 lbs. (#90154). The non-folding one goes for $499, on sale for $369, while the folder goes for $399, on sale for $299. The only difference I see in the specs is that the non-folder wears a slightly wider tire. But the Super Duty seems to have a 5-lug wheel, while the folder seems have only four.
Since I plan to use this build as a cargo hauler, I'm thinking an extra 70 bucks might be money well-spent. Plus my boat trailer wears 5-lug tires on 12" wheels, so I could use the same spare or mix-n-match as needed. I need to confirm what I think I see in the website pictures and get some input from the forum on the folding vs. non-folding versions. What do ya'll think?