Trailer choices

[mow4fun]

If all goes as planned, then Monday is the day and will post pics then.

 

[TripleR]

Yes I did and Uhaul does not carry them in my area, i couldn't find other rental companies that do have them in my area. However, i like the idea of having it available anytime I need it.

I know what you mean, but I hate spending money on a seldom used item and storage space is at a premium for me. I am having a new building put up and it will give me just enough room for my stuff here. We are out of storage at two other locations and will have to do something there. Sometimes it seems spending money on one thing necessitates additional spending else where.

 

[mow4fun]

Agreed, a lot of money for few times a year but that also applies to alot of things I purchase. Take for example my Chipper.

I probably fit it between couple of trees in the back of the yard and i am sure I'll find more usages for the trailer to haul stuff around.

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

I have a 16' dual axle no brakes trailer. I've hauled BX's, B's, L3240 and now a F2680E on it. Used an Avalancche and a Traverse to pull it with no issues.
Yesterday I transported a BX2660, MMM, FEL and attached tiller and pulled it with my V6 2003 Dodge Dakota. Had the teeth of the RatchetRake hanging over the front rail of the trailer to get the weight balanced over the wheels. Had never pulled it with the Dakota before. The Dakota struggled at hills. Was considering trading my BX2660 and F2680 to a F3080 and moving the F back and forth 18 miles round trip for mowing both properties. Left the BX2660 at the rental property and brought the F2680 back. The Dakota pulled it better than the loaded BX but not what I'd want doing it on a regular basis.
Have to come up with a new plan. Trade BX for a F3080, trade BX and F for a F3080 and get another truck or???
I recommend you try pulling the trailer your considering with your vehicle to your tractor location, load your tractor and drive it to your expected destination and back. Then decide if you want to do the deal. Trailer seller should let you do this.
You may be satisfied with your vehicles performance but I sure wasn't with my Dakota, not at all, even though it did it but not satisfied. Don't accept flooring the pedal to catch up going uphill and the downshifts with uphills. I still have my traverse and can pull with it but I have trouble getting the trailer back to it's storage location with the 2wd Traverse. May have to move trailer with tractor then hook up to the Traverse.
My point of rambling is you need to consider more than size, price, brakes, wood or metal. You need to try pulling your tractor on the trailer you plan to buy with the vehicle you plan to use before sayig "I do here's the money".

 

[TripleR]

Agreed, a lot of money for few times a year but that also applies to a lot of things I purchase. Take for example my Chipper.

I probably fit it between couple of trees in the back of the yard and i am sure I'll find more usages for the trailer to haul stuff around.

Yeah, sometimes the only way to know for sure is to try it.

 

[mow4fun]

Here it is, took for a ride and it rides and hauls very nice. I still need to figure a better way to tie and secure the tractor, I am using the strap type to secure it but thinking to get a chaine setup.

 

[Jaylegger]

Looks to fit on there fine. The front rail looks to be removable via a few bolts, I'm betting if removed the tractor could be moved forward enough to get the chipper on too or just put the loader over the rail. Weight distribution may be off though.

Have you checked the tongue weight with the present positioning?

 

[mow4fun]

All railings are aluminum and are removable with few bolts. I didn't get a chance to weigh the tongue, I read some directions on it.

Any thoughts on best way to do it?
What would the weight mean when done?

 

[Jaylegger]

All railings are aluminum and are removable with few bolts. I didn't get a chance to weigh the tongue, I read some directions on it.

Any thoughts on best way to do it?
What would the weight mean when done?

Conventional wisdom claims the weight should be 10-15% of the gross weight, so assuming you are pretty much near the trailers 3500GVWR the tongue should be 350-525#'s. If a bathroom scale doesn't go that high there's a method using the scale, a block and a board which can get you close.

I personally find it easier just to determine what tongue weight you want then have yourself, your wife,and/or kids (whatever approximates the total weight) sit on the bumper then measure the ball height. Hook up the trailer and position the tractor until the ball is at the same height minus an inch for good measure.

 

[Firefighter Kubota]

Here it is, took for a ride and it rides and hauls very nice. I still need to figure a better way to tie and secure the tractor, I am using the strap type to secure it but thinking to get a chaine setup.

Straps are fine... I have used both over the years.

I have 5K straps that are more than strong enough for your use and easier thank chains /binders... Just place some chafing gear if running over a sharp edge. Check with local fire dept, Old 1 3/4 hose in 2foot seconds works great split down one side...

You'll find a huge strap vs chains arguement ...but whjat ever works for you...

Like I said I have uised both...