powerscol
Veteran Member
Did some searching here but am still a bit confused.
First - What kind or brand of trailers are you using to haul your unit (please no brand bashing). I have a CT235 I am guessing I need a 6K to 10K double axle unit to haul with any attachments. I do have filled GP tires which are bigger than the AG tires. I do like a safety factor as I am guessing my unit, based on specifications, with various attachments is around 3500 to 4K in weight. This gives a factor of having two attachments (box blade and brush hog) on the trailer. What I am looking for is if you have something that has served you well, or was a problem.
I have plenty of truck (F350 dually) so either a goose neck of bumper pull is fine.
I know I want electric breaks on all 4 wheels.
Springs or torsion axles?
Deck framing? Most have big perimeter framing with U channel under the deck.
Deck material - wood planking or metal grating?
Back Ramps - slide out of fold down? - leaning towards fold down as I have seen the slide out jam due to dirt, etc.
Tire size - 16 to match truck?
Utility box? - some come with this option - is it worth the price, or should I get an aftermarket?
Size - with box blade the unit is 73 inched wide and 16' - 6" long. With brush hog unit is 21' long. With low profile deck how much can I overhang the tong? Also when I see dimension like 18' + 2 what does that mean? Also I see a lot of abbreviations such as PJ etc. What are the full brand names?
Sorry for so many questions - just trying to learn so I do not make a mistake.
When looking at a used unit, what should I be looking for to spot any major problems? I looked at one and noticed the deck framing (plywood over U channel) was bowed.
Thanks
PS I live in SW Colorado - any good dealers in my area? (called 4 corners)
First - What kind or brand of trailers are you using to haul your unit (please no brand bashing). I have a CT235 I am guessing I need a 6K to 10K double axle unit to haul with any attachments. I do have filled GP tires which are bigger than the AG tires. I do like a safety factor as I am guessing my unit, based on specifications, with various attachments is around 3500 to 4K in weight. This gives a factor of having two attachments (box blade and brush hog) on the trailer. What I am looking for is if you have something that has served you well, or was a problem.
I have plenty of truck (F350 dually) so either a goose neck of bumper pull is fine.
I know I want electric breaks on all 4 wheels.
Springs or torsion axles?
Deck framing? Most have big perimeter framing with U channel under the deck.
Deck material - wood planking or metal grating?
Back Ramps - slide out of fold down? - leaning towards fold down as I have seen the slide out jam due to dirt, etc.
Tire size - 16 to match truck?
Utility box? - some come with this option - is it worth the price, or should I get an aftermarket?
Size - with box blade the unit is 73 inched wide and 16' - 6" long. With brush hog unit is 21' long. With low profile deck how much can I overhang the tong? Also when I see dimension like 18' + 2 what does that mean? Also I see a lot of abbreviations such as PJ etc. What are the full brand names?
Sorry for so many questions - just trying to learn so I do not make a mistake.
When looking at a used unit, what should I be looking for to spot any major problems? I looked at one and noticed the deck framing (plywood over U channel) was bowed.
Thanks
PS I live in SW Colorado - any good dealers in my area? (called 4 corners)
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