Right size trailer for a L3240

[MrJimi]

I was just looking at the specs for your trailer If I have the correct one and I have torsion axles and I also have a 8" frame and 8 lug wheels, from looking at the specs it is less? Am I correct?
spec sheet here

[PSDStu]

This is the spec sheet for the 14K version.... which is probably the one I will order.

[MrJimi]

very impressive trailer

[PSDStu]

Originally Posted by MrJimi

very impressive trailer

Thanks! They build a great trailer and are the ones that built my 16' tag-along.

I like your idea of craigs list...... probably the closest one around here is going to be Panama City, or Dothan.

[Builder]

Probably a lot of overkill, but what the heck, right?

I pulled a L-35, then an L-39 (8,000lbs) on a 12K bumper pull (not a goose) trailer with ease behind an F-350, so if you want to go lighter, you'll have no issues. Might leave your bed open for more tools, cargo, etc.

[PSDStu]

Originally Posted by Builder

Probably a lot of overkill, but what the heck, right?

I pulled a L-39 (8,000lbs) on a 12K bumper pull (not a goose) trailer with ease behind an F-350, so if you want to go lighter, you'll have no issues. Might leave your bed open for more tools, cargo, etc.

Thanks Builder, I haven't decided just yet on whether to go with a 12K or 14K.... they will build whatever I choose, but it will be a goose for sure.

My 97, F250, Long Bed Power Stroke shouldn't have a problem with this load.

Stu

[MrJimi]

I'll bet it would do good in Tallahassee CL also

[Builder]

Originally Posted by PSDStu

Thanks Builder, I haven't decided just yet on whether to go with a 12K or 14K.... they will build whatever I choose, but it will be a goose for sure.

My 97, F250, Long Bed Power Stroke shouldn't have a problem with this load.

Stu

Stu,

I'll stand alone here and suggest the lighter trailer for a couple reasons. Your truck proabably has a MAX GCWR of 20K (maybe less, better check). If you are pulling the heavier 14K trailer and you are pulled over, you must make sure your truck weighs no more than 6K or you will be ticketed for being in excess of your trucks max 20K GCWR.

Since your truck probably weighs more like 7-8K with fuel, passengers,hitch, tools, etc. the 12K trailer will allow you to have a truck that weighs 8K without exceeding your max GCWR.

Best to check your GCWR and your empty weight before you buy a trailer.

[john_bud]

If you get a goose, then you need the 12k. If you get a bumper pull, they weigh less so you could get a 10k. AND probably have more load capacity.

You do need 20' if you want all of the cutter to be in the 20. But that puts the bucket up against the stop in the front.

I use an 18' bumper pull to haul an L3410 with FEL and cutter. The wheel is off on the back by about 2'. No big deal. It has slide out ramps no conflicts.

You probably know the pros / cons of goosenecks. Better turning, easier backing and all that. But you loose all the capacity of the bed. Sort of sucks at times - only real drawback.

jb

[PSDStu]

Originally Posted by john_bud

If you get a goose, then you need the 12k. If you get a bumper pull, they weigh less so you could get a 10k. AND probably have more load capacity.

You do need 20' if you want all of the cutter to be in the 20. But that puts the bucket up against the stop in the front.

I use an 18' bumper pull to haul an L3410 with FEL and cutter. The wheel is off on the back by about 2'. No big deal. It has slide out ramps no conflicts.

You probably know the pros / cons of goosenecks. Better turning, easier backing and all that. But you loose all the capacity of the bed. Sort of sucks at times - only real drawback.

jb

Thanks JB!

I thought about getting another bumper pull but thought for the amount of weight I want to haul that a bumper pull would need a wd hitch, and I felt a goose would probably put the weight over the axle..... always tradeoff's of some kind.

What size cutter do you have? I will be getting a 6' cutter and hope that the tractor, loader, and 6' cutter can all sit on a 20' deck. If some of the cutter hang over the dovetail section then I may have to reconsider the fold-over ramps.

Stu