Got the tractor....now I need a trailer

lubepimp · Jul 10, 2014

First I need to admit my ignorance, didn't think ahead and consider the weight of implements in my buying decision of my tractor. Inhindsight it wouldn't have changed my decision but would have saved my families ears fro some of the new words I've made up over the past few days.

I hadbeen thinking that I could borrow a friend's car hauler for when I needed to transport with bh, and my enclosed Triton lowboy in the winter to blow snow at the camp, just came to the realization that neither are rated for the weight I need.

So now that more $ is going to fly out the door I need help spending it and would appreciate some input on trailer makes/models/options etc.

I need to stick with a 5 ton as higher rating requires a D license in Ontario. Minimum 18' so there's extra room, thinking maybe 20 so there's that much more. It will be hauled in the winter so snow and road salt are considerations. Down the road I may need the room for loads of soil/rock etc. Looking for a good solid trailerbut don't want to break the bank as it will probably only get used 4-5 times a year.

Hauling a Kioti DK40SE HST = 3847#; FEL =1284#; BH=1158#; snowblower=748#; snowblade=375#

Towing with a 2012 Ram 2500 6.7l CTD

George2615 · Jul 10, 2014

A 10k trailer will be just the ticket for your tractor package. I would look for a 20-22'er.

CJONE · Jul 10, 2014

The pickup is more than adequate for anything you will put behind it. I would go with a 14k and have it derated to 10k just for the tire factor alone. I have a 22' and it has been about perfect for what I do. My 10k will haul my tractor but the tires get real warm and it is not good for them at sustained high speed. CJ

lubepimp · Jul 10, 2014

CJONE said:
The pickup is more than adequate for anything you will put behind it. I would go with a 14k and have it derated to 10k just for the tire factor alone. I have a 22' and it has been about perfect for what I do. My 10k will haul my tractor but the tires get real warm and it is not good for them at sustained high speed. CJ

Ha ha, yes I bought the Ram for the simple reason you mention above.

How does a trailer get de-rated? Simply have the manufacturer change the badge?

hawkeye08 · Jul 10, 2014

I like my 20'... would not be happy with the smaller ones. I have plenty of parking space and park mine under the shop leanto with the tires covered (to reduce sun damage)..

Fallon · Jul 10, 2014

The longer the better. More room for stuff & more importantly more room to properly balance your trailer for the proper 10-15% tongue weight.

Diamondpilot · Jul 10, 2014

I agree, get a trailer to match your trucks capabilities, not the load.

14K In a 22 to 24' range.

Chris

lubepimp · Jul 11, 2014

Think I will be looking 20-24', but I need to stay with 10k...heavier capacity requires a different license up here and as it's for personal use I don't see the need for any extra bills.

Are all makes/manufacturers essentially the same quality? Any options I can't do without?

Fallon · Jul 11, 2014

I love my tilting deck, makes loading & unloading so easy. Unfortunately it's only a 16', the saving grace there is it has a really long tongue, so I can hang the loader off the deck onto the tongue & not be near the bumper, hitch, battery or other wiring. Tilting decks seem to be cost at least 25% more than a normal trailer with ramps. I got mine dirt cheap at an auction though.

Metal is more durable & much longer lasting. However it's also heavier, harder to repair (replace) & in most cases much slicker when wet. Wood decking is more common. You need to paint or protect it & replace it every so often, which is some work but not to bad.

Gary Fowler · Jul 11, 2014

I like my 20 foot carhauler trailer with dual 6K axles with brakes on all axles, super heavy duty front jack, rear slide in ramps and 10 Ply 16" rims. That gives a 9500# more or less hauling capacity minus the trailer weight. 20 feet of trailer gives plenty of room to balance the load without hanging something over the back or front.
Most places (don't know about Canada though) will issue your trailer license load weight per what you want even if the trailer is higher rated but don't get caught exceeding your license rating.