Buying a new GN trailer: tilt or deckover?

[ovrszd]

Oh I don't know that one setup is better than the other. Mine is just what I ended up with.

I definitely like your lower deck. My dovetail is a foot shorter, but even with that considered, look how much steeper mine is. I used my buddies trailer last week (like yours) to haul the Bobcat. I noticed a big difference when backing off his trailer. Mine is a bit of a shock when the Bobcat goes overcenter to sit on the dovetail. I barely noticed on his.

For me, you've almost bought the ultimate trailer. I just need a little more length. Congrats!!!! :thumbsup:

 

[econometrics]

Yes, it will fit and even be green, here is a quote from the Website:

Here is another use for the top receiver:
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That is great to know. I reckon I might just buy one of these soon! :thumbsup:

Oh I don't know that one setup is better than the other. Mine is just what I ended up with.

I definitely like your lower deck. My dovetail is a foot shorter, but even with that considered, look how much steeper mine is. I used my buddies trailer last week (like yours) to haul the Bobcat. I noticed a big difference when backing off his trailer. Mine is a bit of a shock when the Bobcat goes overcenter to sit on the dovetail. I barely noticed on his.

For me, you've almost bought the ultimate trailer. I just need a little more length. Congrats!!!! :thumbsup:

Thank you, and thank you for all your help in making the decision. I'm really, really pleased with this trailer. I know the PJ is a little tougher, but this baby will suit me perfectly for what I will do with it.

And I know what you mean about the steep dove! The trailer I borrowed and used before I bought this one had 5 foot ramps (for a lowboy, though). I rode a wheelie onto that trailer, and backing off was not fun either!

 

[RedDog]

I got one of these. Has a ball on top for a GN. While I don't have a GN, yet, I always find it easier to park a trailer with my tractor.

Yep you are so right.

My neighbor made this quick attach/detach trailer mover for me. Very fast and easy to hook up to a front end loader or skid steer.

Tractor Trailer Hitch Gooseneck Receiver 3 Point Hay Attachment

Hopefully this worked since I'm on my phone.

 

[RedDog]

Econometrics,
You made the correct decision!

One of the dumbest decisions I made was selling this trailer, even though I made $$ on it. 32' total with a 9' hydraulic dovetail. Tail would also raise in the air for crossings in fields. And it had solar charger on top of the neck to trickle charge the battery, plus it was a low pro model. Low pro is the way to go in the long term.

My advise when loading something, don't chain/strap down your tractor with the tractor tires sitting on the metal above the trailer tires on low-pro models. Eventually it will leave a dip in the metal. Look at some used low-pro models to see what I'm saying.

 

[econometrics]

Econometrics, You made the correct decision! One of the dumbest decisions I made was selling this trailer, even though I made $$ on it. 32' total with a 9' hydraulic dovetail. Tail would also raise in the air for crossings in fields. And it had solar charger on top of the neck to trickle charge the battery, plus it was a low pro model. Low pro is the way to go in the long term. My advise when loading something, don't chain/strap down your tractor with the tractor tires sitting on the metal above the trailer tires on low-pro models. Eventually it will leave a dip in the metal. Look at some used low-pro models to see what I'm saying.

That was one sweet trailer you had there, wow!

Good advice on not parking the load on the steel over the wheels. I had thought to myself that it would wear down the steel over time, so I'm glad you confirmed my suspicions on that! I had looked at the support under those steel wheel covers on the bed and thought they didn't look like they would handle heavy loads riding on them very well over time.

 

[Green Power]

The trailer looks good econometrics!

 

[econometrics]

The trailer looks good econometrics!

Thank you!

 

[King of the Road]

Lots of good information in this thread.

Sure wish we had $2 watermelons around here.

My advice to those looking at new trailers: get underneath the trailer and check the welds. If they are crappy welds, run!

 

[jenkinsph]

econometrics,
Looks to be a nice trailer and doubt you will outgrow it any time soon.

 

[econometrics]

econometrics, Looks to be a nice trailer and doubt you will outgrow it any time soon.

Thanks, I think you're right!