How long of a trailer to get?

[radman1]

I dont see many 20' equipment trailers, just a few offered as options, much less 22' and up. Who are some manufacturers? I shouldn't need a 10+ ton trailer for this. Want to keep it pick up sized.

You can probably find a 20' 7000 lb trailer with 3500 lb axles. You may need to go to 5200 lb axles and 10,000 rating to get 20-22'. You can probably order a 20' trailer but may have to wait a couple of months to arrive. It does not cost much to add 2-4' to a trailer when it is made. 16-18' trailers are more commonly requested by buyers and is usually what are sitting on the lots.

 

[Gale Hawkins]

You can double the empty weight by crossing over certain points too. It is just not an axle issue but from hitch to ramps issue.

 

[schmism]

hear is my 20' full of tractor and stuff.

 

[buck12]

hear is my 20' full of tractor and stuff.

Nice setup. Where did you get the tool box? I have been looking for a box that will not interfere with the jack.

 

[schmism]

Nice setup. Where did you get the tool box? I have been looking for a box that will not interfere with the jack.

I assume the person who made the trailer (its home made from best i can tell) welded up the tool box. like 1/8" diam plate steel. came on the trailer (welded to the front)

 

[AKfish]

IMHO, almost anyone considering purchase of a trailer for hauling heavy equipment should seriously consider a gooseneck setup. I believe that when the situation turns risky, for whatever reason, and there can be many reasons...not all within the driver's control, that this setup is significantly safer than a bumper pull.

Consider a bumper pull improperly loaded with much weight on rear bumper, lifting weight from front/steering tires. Now, take this rig around a tightish curve at 40 mph and execute a panic stop because somebody pulls out in front of you. Guarantee you a similarly weighted gooseneck will come out far better than the bumper pull.

I grant that a gooseneck takes more skill/time to hookup and that it is embarrassing when you forget to lower the tailgate

Well said - I could not agree more...

A gooseneck is far and away more stable and controllable than a bumper-pull.

I put an M&W hitch on my Dmax and using the bed is not an issue.

AKfish