Because I'd like to see pictures, ideas on set-ups for trailers, etc.
I could be convinced to try something else, but I have to start somewhere. That's why I first went to an F550. Seems to fit the need.
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Because I'd like to see pictures, ideas on set-ups for trailers, etc.
I could be convinced to try something else, but I have to start somewhere. That's why I first went to an F550. Seems to fit the need.
I think you'll find that if you're running a commercial operation, the F550 will cost almost as much to license and it will still have to have a yearly dot inspection.
As for mobility, our IH 4400 has a smaller turning circle than our F550 and it is a similar wheelbase as your dump.
Look into the price of a pintle hook float to match your dump before you go much further. They are not that much more than the GN trailers you are considering and have at minimum, twice the capacity.
Excellent points, but as I've written before in previous posts, it's tough (not impossible, but tough) to find a road tractor with 4WD, the ability to plow snow, and be garaged under a 9' door.
Try to realize this truck needs to be a swiss army knife, not a single purpose road tractor.
I need to be able to drop off equipment, then hit the road to get fuel, parts, food, drive home at night and park in my driveway. Can't do that (practically speaking) in a road tractor.
So, now that that's been cleared-up, anyone got pictures of trucks with goosenecks towing a large tractor/batwing?
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So what you really want is a photo of an F550 with an Eby flatbed and 9' plow pulling a 35' GN trailer with a tractor and batwing cutter loaded on it. Parked next to a V-body sander hanging from a scaffold.
You really should have been a little more specific at the beginning.:mur:
You really should have been a little more specific at the beginning.:mur:
Sir,
While I appreciate your strong, if not overbearing suggestions, I have only asked to see other people's set-ups. I have not pointed any contempt whatsoever towards your ideas as you have to mine, only politely thanked you for them.
You suggestions are duly noted. Thanks again for your suggestions.
Will you now kindly leave others the chance to post their suggestions & pictures?
While I appreciate your strong, if not overbearing suggestions, I have only asked to see other people's set-ups. I have not pointed any contempt whatsoever towards your ideas as you have to mine, only politely thanked you for them.
You suggestions are duly noted. Thanks again for your suggestions.
Will you now kindly leave others the chance to post their suggestions & pictures?
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Builder,
I would say for a 7040 a semi is not necessary. Here is a photo of my '06 F350 powerstroke with my Woods E320 Batwing behind my John Deere 5403. The trailer is a 10T 35' gooseneck. It pulled it without issue. I also hauled an IH1566 and this batwing on this trailer all the way home to Virginia from Delaware. But, I used my freightliner classic for that. I did have some upgrades on this truck (superchip tuner and air bags on the rear). Definitely go with a F450 or F550, but my F350 handled this load with relative ease.
Hawk
I would say for a 7040 a semi is not necessary. Here is a photo of my '06 F350 powerstroke with my Woods E320 Batwing behind my John Deere 5403. The trailer is a 10T 35' gooseneck. It pulled it without issue. I also hauled an IH1566 and this batwing on this trailer all the way home to Virginia from Delaware. But, I used my freightliner classic for that. I did have some upgrades on this truck (superchip tuner and air bags on the rear). Definitely go with a F450 or F550, but my F350 handled this load with relative ease.
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Thanks Hawk!
Exactly what I was looking for.
What do you suggest for a trailer (brand, layout, etc.)?
Would like to keep more weight on trailer than truck of course so axles would move forward. Bucket storage up top would be nice.
I also think the 550 with high cap tow package would be more than enough. Might add Banks exhaust brake.
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Builder,
This trailer is a Texas Bragg with a 30' deck and 5' dovetail rated at 20,000 lbs. The upper deck is either 4' or 6'. I went with 35' overall length, becuase at 40' I would have had to register it commerical. An exhaust brake would be helpful. The deck on the neck does add a lot of weight and drag, but the storage space comes in handy for bales of hay, extra buckets/implements, or footing when straping down loads. When I hauled the 1566, I was able to dismount the outer duals and stack them up there. Otherwise, there was no way they were going to let me go over Bay Bridge across the Chesapeake Bay. I had a kingpin installed rather than a gooseneck hitch so that I could switch between pulling this trailer with my pickup truck or a semi. That was indeed a smart move and something you may want to consider. For some, this is a whole lot of trailer. But, I have had 12 bales of hay plus my tractor loaded on this trailer. My tractor and a baler with room to spare. And even, my tractor and my dump trailer loaded. As I look at the pictures, I see that I probably could have moved the load a little further to the rear to get more weight on the trailer. For a farm tractor and bushhog or backhoe, IMHO, this set up here would serve you well. If you went with a 5th wheel kingpin rather than a gooseneck hitch, a single (or tandem) axle daycab semi would let you max out the trailer. But, for general farm work and hustling light equipment back and forth, this set-up is a little more versatile.
Hawk
This trailer is a Texas Bragg with a 30' deck and 5' dovetail rated at 20,000 lbs. The upper deck is either 4' or 6'. I went with 35' overall length, becuase at 40' I would have had to register it commerical. An exhaust brake would be helpful. The deck on the neck does add a lot of weight and drag, but the storage space comes in handy for bales of hay, extra buckets/implements, or footing when straping down loads. When I hauled the 1566, I was able to dismount the outer duals and stack them up there. Otherwise, there was no way they were going to let me go over Bay Bridge across the Chesapeake Bay. I had a kingpin installed rather than a gooseneck hitch so that I could switch between pulling this trailer with my pickup truck or a semi. That was indeed a smart move and something you may want to consider. For some, this is a whole lot of trailer. But, I have had 12 bales of hay plus my tractor loaded on this trailer. My tractor and a baler with room to spare. And even, my tractor and my dump trailer loaded. As I look at the pictures, I see that I probably could have moved the load a little further to the rear to get more weight on the trailer. For a farm tractor and bushhog or backhoe, IMHO, this set up here would serve you well. If you went with a 5th wheel kingpin rather than a gooseneck hitch, a single (or tandem) axle daycab semi would let you max out the trailer. But, for general farm work and hustling light equipment back and forth, this set-up is a little more versatile.
Hawk
Definately a good idea on the kingpin.
Hey, not to get off subject, but what PTOP HP do you have? I assume that's a 15' batwing. Can you run it OK with what you PTO HP you have?
I have 61 and considered a 15' but settled on a 10'6" Woods batwing instead.
Where'd you buy your trailer. I'm only 100 miles north of you if you have a good local dealer.
Hey, not to get off subject, but what PTOP HP do you have? I assume that's a 15' batwing. Can you run it OK with what you PTO HP you have?
I have 61 and considered a 15' but settled on a 10'6" Woods batwing instead.
Where'd you buy your trailer. I'm only 100 miles north of you if you have a good local dealer.
