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[jack707]

One reason I drive about 2 hours out there is because of the coupler when it's on the ball it's tight I never seen one like it before.

 

[George2615]

Its a round tongue coupler. Has a sliding collar to lock it. I usually see them on horse trailers. I think they are rated up to 12,500 lbs. Don't usually see them on equipment / utility trailers.

 

[bspeedy]

I think your price is high. I just sold my 2003 18' 7K car hauler with a winch, tongue tool box, 2 year old tires, spare with jack and lug wrench, perfect paint, brakes on one axle, barn keep since day one for $1350. I paid $1280 for it new in 2003 factory direct.

A new 5 tons 16' trailer like you have can be bought brand new here for $2500 every day of the week.

I'm thinking your trailer is worth $1750 unless something strange is going on where you live.

Chris

Prices for these trailers must vary a lot by region. The trailer you describe for 1350 would have brought 1800 down here in SC and be gone in one day. I think a nearly new trailer for 500 to 700 dollars cheaper than the same trailer brand new should bring a buyer. If that's where Jack stands on price, I think he should wait it out for a couple of weeks. Unless the trailer is older and the tires are dry cracked or something... different story, then.

 

[Diamondpilot]

I stand by my numbers. Around here we usually pay 60% the price of new on a good used piece of equipment. Anyone paying more is a fool.

Tires alone are $500 for a 5 tons trailer and if the trailer is more than a few years old unless recently replaced must always be factored in.

Chris

 

[jack707]

60% off of 3200 is 1920! That's just to much off.

 

[dieselcrawler]

I agree with the 'good used' value of 60% of new cost, less the more condition declines.

In 2011, I gave $1600 for a 5 ton, 20' deck over, that needed one board replaced. Included the receiver, due to it having a pintle ring hitch, seller agreed to include... bought in the Pittsburgh PA area, sold due to that state no longer allowing Mobile home style ring wheels/hubs. The axles are Dexter brand, with brakes, not just cheap MH one time use crap. Reasonable price for condition and age.

If your trailer is in really nice shape, and you're not pushed for time, it's not gonna hurt a thing to price it high, and wait a bit... maybe include OBO, 'or best offer' in your ad... you just might find the perfect new owner who has enough money to keep you from squealing too much when you sell it...

Good luck with sale... Craigslist, local trade papers, etc.

 

[jack707]

Thanks alot

 

[Diamondpilot]

60% off of 3200 is 1920! That's just to much off.

That's about right. In your area price it a 2 grand and it will sell this week.

It's the cost of doing business. Does you no good to have the wrong tool for the job. It's all part of the cost for the lesson.

 

[jack707]

That's about right. In your area price it a 2 grand and it will sell this week.

It's the cost of doing business. Does you no good to have the wrong tool for the job. It's all part of the cost for the lesson.

2600 is the going price up here the only thing this has 5200lb not 3200lbaxles

 

[Diamondpilot]

2600 is the going price up here the only thing this has 5200lb not 3200lbaxles

I understand and hope you get your asking price. Reality us unless it's nearly brand new that's a tough task.

No way most people will buy used when new can be had for a few dollars more.

Look at a two year old vehicle. It's worth about 60% of new. Same goes with a camper, boat, ect, ect.