GOOSENECK - TWO QUICK QUESTIONS

[habanero]

HELLO ALL: I have a new L-4240 with the Kubota loader and a 4-in-one bucket up front, and a Woods BH-90 with hydraulic thumb on the back. I am looking to maximize overall utility, and provide a way to haul it without getting too big on the whole package. My thinking is a 16 foot, dump, heavy duty, gooseneck trailer for capacity, utility, and maneuverability in the package. Can some of you more experienced folks provide input and advice in a couple of areas?

(A) The tractor will fit if I rest the loader bucket up on the gooseneck frame. Is this a good solution, and are there any drawbacks to that approach?

(B) Does anyone have experience or feedback on LOUDO Trailers (made in Florida)?

(C) Any other advice or suggestions?

THANKS... THIS IS A GREAT FORUM FOR ADVICE AND LEARNING!!!

 

[deereguy]

What size vehicle are you pulling this with?

 

[farmboy12]

We do need to know what size truck. Also, 16ft sounds a little short. Measure your tractor which I believe is going to be over 16ft anyway, then think you should use at least an extra 2ft for other goodies and so you can balance your load. Some more questions-

-deckover or between the wheel wells?
-dump meaning flatbed that tilts w/ some removable stake sides, or full blown dump?
-what size axles?
-2 axles or 3?
-deck over the neck?
-will you need to haul anything else on the trailer at the same time?


Kyle

 

[radman1]

I hauled my Kubota 3710 and Jd 3720 with a box blade in my Titan 16', 14000 lb, bumper pull, dump trailer. I could just barely make them fit with the box blade and FEL hanging over the back. The gooseneck would work great to sit your loader on. I don't know if it will fit with the hoe on the back. It will be close and the hoe bucket will probably have to hang over the tailgate. Could be a problem with the local cops. You might be able to angle the hoe to a corner but my guess is it will be too long to all fit within the trailer.

 

[JohnDeere4300]

If your going with a dump trailer, you might want to check and see if you can chain it down securely.

 

[radman1]

If your going with a dump trailer, you might want to check and see if you can chain it down securely.

All of the ones I have seen have D rings welded in each of the 4 corners. But always good to check or ask.

 

[George2615]

I haven't heard of Loudo trailers but they look similar to Bri Mar. A lot of guys up in my area use the Bri Mar. I did not see any listing for D-rings on Loudo or Bri Mar but they can be weled on easily enough.



Bri-Mar Dump Trailers

 

[habanero]

THANKS FOR THE INPUT SO FAR! I haven't responded as I have been on the road all weekend. I plan to stop at one of LOUDO trailer's locations tomorrow morning and look at some of their units. Please keep your comments and advice coming...

I will be pulling with a Chevy diesel dually. I have a B&W convertible hitch that is used with our 5th wheel trailer, and can be converted to gooseneck. I'm also equipped with a TORKLIFT SUPERHITCH for straight pulling (truck equipped after research on several of these forums). I'm thinking full dump trailerwith "D-Rings" in the floor. A 16 foot bed 82 inches wide will fit my tractor if the loader is rested up on the gooseneck. I was wondering if this would have any unknown disadvantages. I am in the mountains of North Carolina and please believe me when I say that every foot of turning radius and overall length is critical.

THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE RESPONDED!!! I REALLY WANT THESE THOUGHTS AND IDEAS BEFORE I SPEND A CONSIDERABLE CHUNK OF CHANGE!!!

 

[denmansoft]

16' will be tight but i know what you mean about keeping the overall length down for tight corners. (also we pay by the foot on our ferry system).
Even with the goosneck you need to pay attention to where you center of gravity will be with the tractor loaded and not have too much on the hitch.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Sounds like your approach to this is right on track. You have the right type of truck for the task at hand, a good hitch, and done some research. One thing I would look into is Gator Made Trailers. They are in Southern KY, near Lake Cumberland. They are top notch and you could easily drive there in a few hours and pick it up at the factory to save some $$$$.

Chris