CurlyDave
Elite Member
I was looking at bumper pull equipment trailers for my JD 110 TLB today.
With the backhoe tucked completely in, the machine is ~21 feet long. There is about 6ft. of overhang behind the rear wheels, so I don't think I need a trailer longer than the backhoe, but what is the correct length trailer for this machine?
I can get a 9,990 lb rated trailer in either 18 or 20'. The 20' would have a rated payload of ~8100 lbs. I think the machine weighs 8000 lbs as I have it set up, which seems like very little safety margin.
For less than $1000 more, I can get a 14,000 lb rated trailer which I think would be sturdier all around and have a much better safety margin. Is there any disadvantage to this other than the extra $1000? Is there an advantage?
I think a lot of states have a registration break just at 10,000 lbs, which explains the proliferation of 9,990 lb trailers, but in OR, the break is at 8000 lbs. So, I would have to pay the higher rates with either trailer.
With the backhoe tucked completely in, the machine is ~21 feet long. There is about 6ft. of overhang behind the rear wheels, so I don't think I need a trailer longer than the backhoe, but what is the correct length trailer for this machine?
I can get a 9,990 lb rated trailer in either 18 or 20'. The 20' would have a rated payload of ~8100 lbs. I think the machine weighs 8000 lbs as I have it set up, which seems like very little safety margin.
For less than $1000 more, I can get a 14,000 lb rated trailer which I think would be sturdier all around and have a much better safety margin. Is there any disadvantage to this other than the extra $1000? Is there an advantage?
I think a lot of states have a registration break just at 10,000 lbs, which explains the proliferation of 9,990 lb trailers, but in OR, the break is at 8000 lbs. So, I would have to pay the higher rates with either trailer.