bw_wis
Bronze Member
Spanky
Suggesting a width wider than 7' has more to do with climbing in and out of the trailer when the tractor is loaded. And carrying/storing tools, spare tire, jacks, ect. I keep a two tool boxes, wrecking bars, pieces of woods for blocking, leveling, and jack pads. I always find it amazing how much stuff I find myself tripping over in there.
The ramps I built myself. They are about 7' long, 23" wide, and (I'm guessing) 70lbs each. The ramps have a lip that sits on the tail. Built so a I can use them on anything about 14"-26" high. If notice there is a rail on one side only. The ramps can be pushed together for loading anything else on wheels. By way in pics the left and right ramps are swapped. The mower deck wheel like to grab rails. If you like the design I can post more specs and pics. Or I found a few ramp builder before I decided to build my own.
I bought my trailer off a lot. Got a very good price, but also no options. No tie down points, e-track, additional lights, etc. With the Torflex axles I've next to no movement off anything while towing.
My United is very well built where it counts. Like the frame and wiring. I am a little disappointed in some of the welds that aren't structural. Some the trim and finishing work could've been better. But, YES, I would consider another United trailer.
Something else I haven't mentioned is I am planning shore the last few feet of the deck from below. Since the tail is gets the highest traffic and is the most exposure to the elements. Mine has developed a slight sag under load.
Brian
Suggesting a width wider than 7' has more to do with climbing in and out of the trailer when the tractor is loaded. And carrying/storing tools, spare tire, jacks, ect. I keep a two tool boxes, wrecking bars, pieces of woods for blocking, leveling, and jack pads. I always find it amazing how much stuff I find myself tripping over in there.
The ramps I built myself. They are about 7' long, 23" wide, and (I'm guessing) 70lbs each. The ramps have a lip that sits on the tail. Built so a I can use them on anything about 14"-26" high. If notice there is a rail on one side only. The ramps can be pushed together for loading anything else on wheels. By way in pics the left and right ramps are swapped. The mower deck wheel like to grab rails. If you like the design I can post more specs and pics. Or I found a few ramp builder before I decided to build my own.
I bought my trailer off a lot. Got a very good price, but also no options. No tie down points, e-track, additional lights, etc. With the Torflex axles I've next to no movement off anything while towing.
My United is very well built where it counts. Like the frame and wiring. I am a little disappointed in some of the welds that aren't structural. Some the trim and finishing work could've been better. But, YES, I would consider another United trailer.
Something else I haven't mentioned is I am planning shore the last few feet of the deck from below. Since the tail is gets the highest traffic and is the most exposure to the elements. Mine has developed a slight sag under load.
Brian