Trailer - 17p or 18... decisions, decisions...

jesseb3@att.net · Dec 11, 2011

For Christmas, I want to buy a new trailer to match the x530 that I purchased for my wife - her existing trailer is very rusty, and well... buying an accessory for her tractor is easier than picking out a sweater.

She likes her existing trailer because the tailgate flips up out of the way, making dumping easier - it flips up, hinging from the top edges. I like the design of both the 17p (plastic) trailer and 18 metal trailer. Does anyone have any opinions of which is easier to dump dirt from? The 17p has an angled back, so when it's tilted, it should be fairly easy to use a shovel or rake to completely empty - or is it a pain in the rear? The metal trailer supposedly has a lip across the bottom, that when tilted, digs in and makes it hard to pull forward without tearing up the lawn. Does anyone really love the trailer they've selected?

Maybe buying a sweater would be easier after all! :laughing:

jenkinsph · Dec 11, 2011

I was looking at the 17P cart a few weeks ago and think it might be a good choice for you.
I will say this much if your wife will help you with the yard stuff I would get here whatever she wants.

kansas john deere · Dec 11, 2011

That is one of the downfalls to the 17p cart. But if you tilt it then drive forward usually it all come out.

jesseb3@att.net · Dec 12, 2011

jenkinsph said:
I was looking at the 17P cart a few weeks ago and think it might be a good choice for you.
I will say this much if your wife will help you with the yard stuff I would get here whatever she wants.

You got that backwards... I don't help HER. If it were up to me, the 20+ raised flower beds would be grass, as that takes little effort to maintain.

Thanks for the input guys; I've been leaning toward the 17p.

Ledgemere Farm · Dec 16, 2011

I have a 17P. Great for firewood, leaves, and bulky items. Not so great for dirt. If I had it to do over, I'd go steel.

jesseb3@att.net · Dec 17, 2011

GreenRules said:
I have a 17P. Great for firewood, leaves, and bulky items. Not so great for dirt. If I had it to do over, I'd go steel.

Can you elaborate? Is it that hard to dump "sticky" dirt? While I'd like to go plastic, I feel uncomfortable about it.

grnspot110 · Dec 17, 2011

jesseb3@att.net said:
Can you elaborate? Is it that hard to dump "sticky" dirt? While I'd like to go plastic, I feel uncomfortable about it.

I have a 10P, because of the way they're made, the last of the dirt will have to be scraped out! The tail end sets flat on the ground & there is a slight lip on the edge that holds some back. Also, the ribs in the bottom don't clean out as well.

I use my 10P more than the steel carts! ~~ grnspot

r8nger · Dec 17, 2011

I have the 17 plastic, and it stinks for dirt. I have to shovel out about 1/3 of the load every time. That really stinks! Even pulling forward doesn't empty it out. The anglers rear section lies flat on the ground, and the pile of dirt just sits on top of it.

jesseb3@att.net · Dec 18, 2011

grnspot110 said:
I have a 10P, because of the way they're made, the last of the dirt will have to be scraped out! The tail end sets flat on the ground & there is a slight lip on the edge that holds some back. Also, the ribs in the bottom don't clean out as well.

I use my 10P more than the steel carts! ~~ grnspot

WTH! What's with all those trailers??

Martian · Dec 18, 2011

I like the plastic for the noise and the no "dddoooonnnng" after dropping a hammer or rocks into it but I feel steel is safer and stronger. I went steel with my first lawn tractor nearly 20 years ago and still have it. Don't ask me what its called though - its just a trailer:laughing: It has worked well though. Although you still do have to either drive forward or shovel anything remaining out of the trailer.