What do you prefer, deck over or conventional deck

MrJimi · 01-24-2008, 07:09 PM

And why either trailer.
I have a deck over and I love the space, 212.5 square feet of deck space, My friend Pierre found it when I was looking for a 22' 14 K tilt for around 4 K
And I ended up with a 25' D/O
Thanks

bjcsc · 01-24-2008, 07:36 PM

I like deckovers because I think they're more versatile. You can load them up with debris, haul it somewhere else, and push it off over one side with a loader. The wheels are protected from impact damage in tight spaces/turns. They're typically heavier built with no rail system for support.

IMO, the only good reason for choosing a conventional deck is to stay under 13'6"...

GinNB · 01-24-2008, 08:00 PM

Deckover, no contest. My tractors and equipment are usually 90+ inches wide, so if the deck fits, wear it...

Low deck heights are nice but they're too limited when floating equipment. I've got a low-deck car hauler which is sweet for narrower loads, but is next to useless for wide vehicles and more complex loads. Some of that problem is the hollow center design that I've filled in with 2x10s though.

Builder · 01-24-2008, 08:09 PM

Deck over.

powerstroke444e · 01-24-2008, 08:58 PM

Deck over hands down
How else can you load with a forklift/loader or haul oversize/wide loads

Diamondpilot · 01-24-2008, 08:59 PM

Like stated before it depends on the task. I like my 18' utility trailer for hauling cars, furniture, small tractors 45HP or less, and lumber. The GN deck over is good for the big loads like round bales and large machinery.

Chris

deereguy · 01-24-2008, 10:29 PM

I have owned both, 18' utility trailer w 2 3500# axles and ramp gate(s) for hauling mowers and a 20' (10K) deckover for landscaping and related equipment. Depends on the overall use, I prefer the deckover to the versatility.

I really like your truck, Mr Jimi

MrJimi · 01-24-2008, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deereguy

I have owned both, 18' utility trailer w 2 3500# axles and ramp gate(s) for hauling mowers and a 20' (10K) deckover for landscaping and related equipment. Depends on the overall use, I prefer the deckover to the versatility.

I really like your truck, Mr Jimi

My F-550 Pick up? I don't think your talking about my Chevy S-10 or my stepvan LOL
You can buy a cab/chassis much cheaper than a regular PU and just put a flatbed on it and poof, your done
I haven't touched in over a week. The bed needs more brackets and I need to get some dually fender mounting bolts soon. It's to cold to work in the garage in Florida
Thanks
Jim

john_bud · 01-24-2008, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrJimi

It's to cold to work in the garage in Florida
Thanks
Jim

Waaaa ! Waaaaaa!

oops, what that out loud?

jb

MrJimi · 01-24-2008, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by john_bud

Waaaa ! Waaaaaa!

oops, what that out loud?

jb

I heard that
When we lived in Maine and was 30 years younger 5 F was cold, now 30 years later 60 F is cold
we need to move to warmer land LOL our currrent temp
AccuWeather.com - Jacksonville, FL - Weather Forecast - Local Weather Forecasts
Go ahead and laugh, I can take it

01-24-2008, 07:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
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bjcsc Platinum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 505	Re: What do you prefer, deck over or conventional deck I like deckovers because I think they're more versatile. You can load them up with debris, haul it somewhere else, and push it off over one side with a loader. The wheels are protected from impact damage in tight spaces/turns. They're typically heavier built with no rail system for support. IMO, the only good reason for choosing a conventional deck is to stay under 13'6"... __________________ 2007 JD 5225 IOOS 540/540E, TNT, EH 3pt, 542 FEL with Skid Steer Quick Attach, 72" 4in1, 72" toothbar, 72" Grapple, Stump Bucket, 48" Forks, Hay Spike, Skid Steer to 3pt. adaptor, Hydraulic Adjustable Ballast Box, Cat. 2 Auger, 70" reversible tiller, hydraulic 3pt. boom, BushHog SQ600, Horiz/Vert 3pt. 4-way log splitter, Bomford B457 3' Boom Flail Mower, 7' landscape rake

01-24-2008, 08:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
GinNB Silver Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NB, Canada, eh? Posts: 167	Re: What do you prefer, deck over or conventional deck Deckover, no contest. My tractors and equipment are usually 90+ inches wide, so if the deck fits, wear it... Low deck heights are nice but they're too limited when floating equipment. I've got a low-deck car hauler which is sweet for narrower loads, but is next to useless for wide vehicles and more complex loads. Some of that problem is the hollow center design that I've filled in with 2x10s though.

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Builder Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: PA-USA Posts: 2,229	Re: What do you prefer, deck over or conventional deck Deck over. __________________ '07 GMC 3500 SLE 4x4: Crewcab, DMAX@360/650, Allison 6 spd, Reading utility, System-One. Putnam 15K XDR, Prodigy, Transynd, 265 General Grabbers. '92 IH-4800 4x4 Dumptruck: 12' dump, 33KGVWR, 58KGCWR. Fabco 4x4 transfer case & front axle. DTA466 @250, 7 speed, 5.38 rears. '05 Case 580 Super-M 4x4: 94HP. X-hoe, Cab, ride control, AC, stereo. FFC Q/A, 8' bucket. Builder, CDL license holder. Truck/Tractor Photos Last edited by Builder; 01-24-2008 at 09:26 PM.

01-24-2008, 08:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
powerstroke444e Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Near Springfield IL Posts: 79	Re: What do you prefer, deck over or conventional deck Deck over hands down How else can you load with a forklift/loader or haul oversize/wide loads __________________ If it ain't smokin' it's broken.

01-24-2008, 08:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
Diamondpilot Platinum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Daleville, IN Posts: 713	Re: What do you prefer, deck over or conventional deck Like stated before it depends on the task. I like my 18' utility trailer for hauling cars, furniture, small tractors 45HP or less, and lumber. The GN deck over is good for the big loads like round bales and large machinery. Chris

01-24-2008, 10:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
deereguy Gold Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 284	Re: What do you prefer, deck over or conventional deck I have owned both, 18' utility trailer w 2 3500# axles and ramp gate(s) for hauling mowers and a 20' (10K) deckover for landscaping and related equipment. Depends on the overall use, I prefer the deckover to the versatility. I really like your truck, Mr Jimi

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