Trailer advice

   / Trailer advice #1  

bman0023

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SW PA
Tractor
Mahindra Emax 22
Hi All, I have a Mahindra Emax right now with FEL and MMM, but plan to get another larger tractor at one point down the road, probably the 3616. I want to get a trailer to haul it. I also want an enclosed trailer as my wife and I plan to have 2 homes, one for summer and another down south to winter. I will not be hauling the tractor back and forth, but the enclosed trailer will be nice to haul our other items back and forth. Is this possible with an enclosed trailer? I am thinking of something like a 7 by 14 7K rated. I hope this will work out for me and save me some money b/c I need something for some general hauling of the tractor and also other items here and there, and I really do not want to get an equipment trailer and an enclosed trailer too if possible. Any and all feedback is welcome.

Thanks
 
   / Trailer advice #2  
You need to tie down the front, too. Will 7' let you walk beside the tractor? I have a backhoe so 14' would be way too short for an enclosed trailer for me.

Just sayin', measure carefully... not just for theoretical fit, but useful fit.
 
   / Trailer advice #3  
I would go 8' wide at a minimum and 16 or 18' long.

14' is just not long enough.
 
   / Trailer advice #4  
Back in 2011 I found this Express cargo trailer on craigslist. Used it to move stuff to the new shop.

The side door would be handy for tying down the front of the tractor.

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   / Trailer advice #5  
Height on the door is a concern for me for a tractor.

https://www.prolinetrailersales.com/enclosed-trailers/enclosed-car-trailers

Enclosed Car Haulers is what you need, the side door or escape door is really handy getting out of a car, would make exiting from the front of the tractor possible for you.

I would say 14ft would work but just barely, I feel you would like a 16ft better for hauling a tractor, my buddy has a 16+2 equipment trailer and my 4320 with forks didn't fit within the 16ft deck, I had to have the forks hang off the front of the trailer to get the rear tires up, I was also hauling back a round bale feeder which took up every last inch the tractor didn't.

With enclosed you don't have the luxury of letting stuff hang over the front or rear of the trailer, it has to be 'packed' inside.

For an Emax I feel 18 will be too big, I feel 14 will work but be cramped, I would suggest 16ft. If you plan to get a bigger tractor or want to haul an attachment behind the mower that adds another 5-7ft on the tractor. Which is why a longer trailer would be really nice.

Keep in mind the trailer will be 2500lbs-3500lbs I would guess which cuts what you can haul with 3500lb axles, with a emax that's not as much of a concern, with a bigger tractor I would be if you ever upgrade.

Edit: just looked it up, says the mahindra 22emax is around 8.5ft idk if that's with or without the loader, if the loader was 4ft more with a bucket were at 12.5 ft, you could do a 14ft but I personally would like the extra room to haul more than just the tractor in the trailer, with a 16ft would could have a rear blade hanging off the tractor comfortably, worst case is take a tape measure, get a really accurate measurements of the tractor width, height and length, go to a trailer lot and look around and measure on the floor of a trailer the dimensions of the tractor. And chose the one most comfortable.

Hopefully folded ROPs will clear an enclosed trailer.
 
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   / Trailer advice #6  
+1 on going bigger. It generally doesn't add much weight but just like a garage, they are never big enough for some reason.
 
   / Trailer advice #7  
... worst case is take a tape measure, get a really accurate measurements of the tractor width, height and length, go to a trailer lot and look around and measure on the floor of a trailer the dimensions of the tractor.
But remember you have to be able to balance your load, so you may need to move the tractor back or forward, thus needing additional length.
 
   / Trailer advice #8  
+1 on going bigger. It generally doesn't add much weight but just like a garage, they are never big enough for some reason.

I see most covered trailers turned into storage lockers when not in use lol
 
   / Trailer advice #9  
Bean - seems like your ideas would be pushing the limits of size and weight. I recommend upsizing.
 
   / Trailer advice #10  
If you are going to get a bigger tractor, then use those dimensions to dictait the size of your trailer. ALSO allow for moving the tractor forward or backward to get the best balance to travel safely. I think you will find that 14' shrinks to too small very quickly. More volume for the same gross weight = easier packing.
You did not say of any restriction on parking space at your homes.
Good luck in your search.
 

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