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[5030]

What companies are best known for quality? I bought a Kaufman and it's junk so moving on to a quality product but need advice.

Looking for a 14K 20' equipment hauler tag along.

Thank you

Interesting. Maybe a late model Kaufman is junk, but my 15 year old tanden axle deck over gooseneck is a tank. I overload it all the time with 4x5 rounds, heavy ag tractors, wood pellets, you name it. Never had issue one. In fact, last year I loaded 26 4x6 dense packed, net wrapped rounds on it (about 30,000 pounds worth) and while I didn't go too far (from the field to the barn) it never sagged, never complained. The tires got warm, and the brakes were iffy, thats it. My 350 diesel Ford barked a bit.

I did have one issue when I bought it, I had to weld gusset plates to the ends of the subframe that locates the axles. I was actually twisting the subframe in off camber turns in the field. Once I welded on the triangular gussets, no more issues.

I have to replace the oak deck this year, it's about shot (to be expected as it stays outside all year) and it needs sandblasted and a coat of enamel but structually, it's ****.

If my old one is indicative of what they build, I'd buy another in a minure. Maybe you got a Monday morning szpecial.

 

[Oiltech]

Read this and make your own conclusion

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/trailers-transportation/313628-brute-trailer-review-247-days.html

 

[94BULLITT]

I have a Kaufman trailer and I really like it. It pulls very nice. I would buy another one or recommend them to anyone. I think it is just as nice as other brands that cost more.

I don't put much stock in what the BBB has to say, they are a Scam. They are not a government agency like most people think. If they contact your business about becoming a member and you decline they will give you bad ratings on their website. Then when you join you get a good rating.

 

[johnems]

I have the deck over of this and have been love with it.

Econoline Trailers - Viewing 7 Ton Deck Over Multi-Purpose Tilt (16,100# GVWR) Technical Specifications

 

[scoutcub]

I've had great luck with LoadMax and LoadTrail, owned several of each and would buy again.

 

[Ken45101]

I have a Moritz 20+5' gooseneck. It seems well built although I have not used it all that much.

 

[oldballs]

Here's some advice.....About where are you located? Just the State would do, and then the responses could be more helpful.

 

[sawtooth]

Here's some advice.....About where are you located? Just the State would do, and then the responses could be more helpful.

I'm in NC. To be honest I've used 4 or 5 different trailers and all pulled good except this Kaufman. I will never buy another from them based on just customer service alone. Looking at other trailers I like Tow Master as I have rented 2 different ones and both pulled very well. Anyone know about this company? They look very well built too.

Thanks

 

[94BULLITT]

I'm in NC. To be honest I've used 4 or 5 different trailers and all pulled good except this Kaufman. I will never buy another from them based on just customer service alone. Looking at other trailers I like Tow Master as I have rented 2 different ones and both pulled very well. Anyone know about this company? They look very well built too.

Thanks

What it wrong with it? You say it does not pull good, what do you mean by that, does it pull hard, sway or what?

 

[Wnc3]

See post 13 above

I bought one at auction, formerly a sunbelt rentals, tilt low deck bumper pull.
Very heavy duty, greasable spring shackles, pulls great low center of gravity. Too narrow for some tractors. But for the purchase price plus brakes, and lights I could have bought a new pj. The jack stand is indestructible for 99% of us, however, as you lower to your ball it moves forward. So you learn to stop a few inches short to compensate when hooking up.