trailer for B3030

[eyedoc]

I just bought a new Kubota B3030 and now need a trailer to transport it occasionally about 10 miles on county roads between properties, as well as to the dealership 40 mi. away for any future maintenance. What size trailer, and how is the best way to secure the tractor to the trailer?

Thanks.

[Ductape]

I think yur questions may warrant an encyclopedia of answers. I'd start with a two axle, 7000lb trailer at a minimum. I'd also suggest going with the longest trailer you are comfortable with. Myself..... i'd go no less than 18 feet, though i'd want twenty. A longer trailer will give you more room to adjust where you want the tractor when transporting...... such as, further forward (for proper tongue weight) with a heavy impliment on the back. Will you ever need to take two impliments with you?? Again, longer is better in my opinion. As far as securement..... there is lots of reading here on the topic. I like nylon straps..... they are nice and light. ALWAYS use a strap with a Working Load Limit ( NOT breaking strength) greater than you need. Always use straps or chains with the WLL clearly imprinted or marked on the chain/ strap itself. If you are more comfortable with chains and binders, check out 1/4 inch grade eight chain. Nice and light, but plenty strong enough for your application. In the eyes of the law, all attachments are considered seperate from your tractor.... and must be secured that way. For instance..... a bush hog must also be secured seperately, even if it is attached to the tractor during transport. Do a couple searches here for lots of great reading on the subject !

[Builder]

Originally Posted by eyedoc

I just bought a new Kubota B3030 and now need a trailer to transport it occasionally about 10 miles on county roads between properties, as well as to the dealership 40 mi. away for any future maintenance. What size trailer, and how is the best way to secure the tractor to the trailer?

Thanks.

Before you do anything, you need to tell us what truck you have. It would be senseless to buy any aforementioned trailer before you know you can actually tow it.

[wushaw]

You can get away with a 16' 7K trailer but with the FEL and a bushhog it would be a little short, so 18' would be a good starting point.

[gerard]

I agree with the 16 foot minimum and 18-20 better. Also get a flat deck without permanent side walls. I have a 16 foot dual axel 7500 trailer which works fine but I regret not having a flat deck. There are times I'd like to have palletts full of things be loaded by forklift and you can't do that as easily with the sides. (I can load from the end if I remove the ramp and have them push them forward with the forklift but that's not a great solution). Also you can always add sides with the stake pockets.

[coobie]

Originally Posted by eyedoc

I just bought a new Kubota B3030 and now need a trailer to transport it occasionally about 10 miles on county roads between properties, as well as to the dealership 40 mi. away for any future maintenance. What size trailer, and how is the best way to secure the tractor to the trailer?

Thanks.

Trust me on this one I have owned a 16ft and a 20ft trailer.I would not go anything less than a 20ft trailer.Just speaking from experience.coobie

[Diamondpilot]

Builder is right. Check your truck first then your local laws to see what you can and can not tow in your area. Check things like GCVWR of the truck and GVWR of the trailer plus the light and brake requirements for your state. All states are different. Do not trust the trailer dealer. They usually don't know and don't care. All they want to do is move trailers.

Chris