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I drove past this equipment trailer earlier today, and called the seller.
It seems like a good deal - he's asking $2800... hoping to get some feedback.
My use: I have a Branson 3520h - measures about 5'6" on the outside of the back tires, and from front of bucket to back of tires is 14'. The tractor specs say just over 4000# base; I've got filled tires, backhoe and FEL, so I'm guessing it's somewhere between 6k-7k pounds with the TLB setup on it, and probably around 18-19' long.
I'd like to occasionally - probably 1-2x/year - use my tractor away from my land. Currently I have no ability to move the tractor other than by road or if I go rent a trailer.
I also help set up a camp which involves moving a lot of lumber and other things; the do-it-all guy who'd like to retire from the volunteer position I help out with keeps asking if I have a trailer that could be used instead of his when we do this.
The trailer: About 40 years old, no obvious manufacturer. 3 axles, 5 lug; I believe it's got brakes on all 3 axles. The electrical is all redone, rubber is all brand new (Power King Low Boy Trailer Bias Tire - 7-14.5LT load range F), trailer jack is new. It's been repainted... everywhere... - seller says he wire wheeled everything and there was a bit of surface rust but nothing major. He'll provide pictures of the process if I ask.
The deck is this metal stuff, somewhat wavy from weight being on it. Seller says he's welded all the deck panels together at the seams so that the weight is better supported.
Deck is 6' wide between the fenders (not a ton of clearance for my tractor, but it's enough) and 19'8" long. Ramps with support swing down.
Has 7-pin connector. Has very heavy tie-downs on the inside of the rails and hooks on the outside.
Concerns:
- I don't know how heavy the trailer is
- There's no manufacturer's plate giving GVWR
- All the new paint kinda makes me wonder if it's hiding something
- Overall it's pretty long. Does having a long bumper-pull trailer affect your turning radius much? My turnaround by my barn is very limited and I can just barely get my long bed crew cab around it, and I'd hate to get the trailer and not be able to drive it in and turn it around, it's a long back-up to get out...
Comments of all sorts would be appreciated (asking for it huh).
Pictures show: side view, view of deck across width, hitch, jack, view of axle through deck, view of springs & hub, inner-frame tie down, top view of hitch triangle.
It seems like a good deal - he's asking $2800... hoping to get some feedback.
My use: I have a Branson 3520h - measures about 5'6" on the outside of the back tires, and from front of bucket to back of tires is 14'. The tractor specs say just over 4000# base; I've got filled tires, backhoe and FEL, so I'm guessing it's somewhere between 6k-7k pounds with the TLB setup on it, and probably around 18-19' long.
I'd like to occasionally - probably 1-2x/year - use my tractor away from my land. Currently I have no ability to move the tractor other than by road or if I go rent a trailer.
I also help set up a camp which involves moving a lot of lumber and other things; the do-it-all guy who'd like to retire from the volunteer position I help out with keeps asking if I have a trailer that could be used instead of his when we do this.
The trailer: About 40 years old, no obvious manufacturer. 3 axles, 5 lug; I believe it's got brakes on all 3 axles. The electrical is all redone, rubber is all brand new (Power King Low Boy Trailer Bias Tire - 7-14.5LT load range F), trailer jack is new. It's been repainted... everywhere... - seller says he wire wheeled everything and there was a bit of surface rust but nothing major. He'll provide pictures of the process if I ask.
The deck is this metal stuff, somewhat wavy from weight being on it. Seller says he's welded all the deck panels together at the seams so that the weight is better supported.
Deck is 6' wide between the fenders (not a ton of clearance for my tractor, but it's enough) and 19'8" long. Ramps with support swing down.
Has 7-pin connector. Has very heavy tie-downs on the inside of the rails and hooks on the outside.
Concerns:
- I don't know how heavy the trailer is
- There's no manufacturer's plate giving GVWR
- All the new paint kinda makes me wonder if it's hiding something
- Overall it's pretty long. Does having a long bumper-pull trailer affect your turning radius much? My turnaround by my barn is very limited and I can just barely get my long bed crew cab around it, and I'd hate to get the trailer and not be able to drive it in and turn it around, it's a long back-up to get out...
Comments of all sorts would be appreciated (asking for it huh).
Pictures show: side view, view of deck across width, hitch, jack, view of axle through deck, view of springs & hub, inner-frame tie down, top view of hitch triangle.
