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Verticaltrx
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- Joined
- Dec 30, 2009
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- Location
- VA
- Tractor
- Kubota B3200/L2501/SVL65-2/U35-4, IH 454/656, Ford NAA, Case 1845C/480E/450C LGP
Thanks for the responses. As to the trailer, the reason I got an 8K trailer (just bought it last year) is so I could use it for hauling equipment as well as materials and supplies. With a light load my Toyota 4runner can pull it (like a few hundred pounds of lumber, etc). My plan is to add a second larger trailer later, maybe a 14K gooseneck, or go straight for a 15-20 ton pintle hitch trailer and dump truck.
Right now my business is kind of in the stage between needing lighter easy to haul equipment (that which could be hauled with a 3/4ton truck and 8K trailer) and the heavy yellow iron which would need a pintle hitch trailer and a tandem dump. Maybe I need to reassess where things are going and what I really need. My thought was to buy something now that could be used on both the farm and job site to get the most for my money. Maybe I should be looking at less expensive used stuff till I get it figured out. Part of my problem is my needs are fairly diverse and budget is relatively small. Good info though keep it coming.
Right now my business is kind of in the stage between needing lighter easy to haul equipment (that which could be hauled with a 3/4ton truck and 8K trailer) and the heavy yellow iron which would need a pintle hitch trailer and a tandem dump. Maybe I need to reassess where things are going and what I really need. My thought was to buy something now that could be used on both the farm and job site to get the most for my money. Maybe I should be looking at less expensive used stuff till I get it figured out. Part of my problem is my needs are fairly diverse and budget is relatively small. Good info though keep it coming.