No trailer - How do you guys haul your toys?

[goeduck]

I have a HD trailer but more load oriented than tractor hauler (too small). So I rent or simply road transport when needed. But I am not going any more than 5 or so miles between those properties so road transport is doable.

 

[DaKing]

I own a few proprieties between a few different towns. My trucks and trailers are part of my "infrastructure" to insure I can move equipment and materials between locations. Having enough trailers to insure I can still move stuff even if one or two are down for maintenance. Also have to keep a 2nd truck, in case my main one is down. This way, I can move loads when needed.

I keep different styles of trailers, not just flat beds.

Custom built Half-Breed. Is part enclosed for tools and misc, and open deck. Open deck to haul a dirty tractor example.
Couple of flat bed trailers
Custom Dump trailer
I'm getting ready to build a ~1200 to 1500 Gallon water hauling trailer too.


The smaller trailers have permanent tags. No yearly reg fees.
The larger trailers don't cost much per year in fees.
Most auto insurance covers your trailer when connected to your truck.

I do have a few of my trailers insured. Its VERY Cheap, about ~$20 to $30 yr. Covers theft, or damage if parked. I have the value greater then the replacement cost. Example, dump trailer cost me $7000, its insured for $10,000. So, if it gets stolen, I wont be upset. I tend to insure most my crap for greater then its worth.


Kinda surprised so many here don't have a trailer. Seems like I'd want a truck before a trailer, and I'd want a trailer before a Tractor. I'm a firm believer in owning my infrastructure. Knowing I can deal with what needs done on my own, with no out side support. I would think that would be the mind set of most tractor owners.

 

[dragoneggs]

Not much help here... I don't have a trailer but would love a dumper for hauling dirt/bark/rock materials. I've been lucky so far, transporting my BX to the dealer borrowing their small trailer for free a couple of times. I go in and buy something small and then talk to the salesman about needing to bring my tractor in for a warranty repair. They said, if it wasn't being used or needed for a delivery to help myself! I only live 6 miles away so that helps too.

I know if I get a trailer, my BIL's will be calling to borrow my tractor to do a 'small' job on their property. I'd rather not put myself in a position to say No. Not that I don't want to help them but I don't trust them to haul/operate and I don't have time in my day to do a job on their property. Too many projects of my own.

 

[ratpie]

make sure your truck has enough rear weight for your load. use wheel chocks and always load and unload your tractor on flat land.
this is a little tractor loading on a 20ft dual axle

 

[Jstpssng]

I own a few proprieties between a few different towns. My trucks and trailers are part of my "infrastructure" to insure I can move equipment and materials between locations. Having enough trailers to insure I can still move stuff even if one or two are down for maintenance. Also have to keep a 2nd truck, in case my main one is down. This way, I can move loads when needed.

I keep different styles of trailers, not just flat beds.

Custom built Half-Breed. Is part enclosed for tools and misc, and open deck. Open deck to haul a dirty tractor example.
Couple of flat bed trailers
Custom Dump trailer
I'm getting ready to build a ~1200 to 1500 Gallon water hauling trailer too.


The smaller trailers have permanent tags. No yearly reg fees.
The larger trailers don't cost much per year in fees.
Most auto insurance covers your trailer when connected to your truck.

I do have a few of my trailers insured. Its VERY Cheap, about ~$20 to $30 yr. Covers theft, or damage if parked. I have the value greater then the replacement cost. Example, dump trailer cost me $7000, its insured for $10,000. So, if it gets stolen, I wont be upset. I tend to insure most my crap for greater then its worth.


Kinda surprised so many here don't have a trailer. Seems like I'd want a truck before a trailer, and I'd want a trailer before a Tractor. I'm a firm believer in owning my infrastructure. Knowing I can deal with what needs done on my own, with no out side support. I would think that would be the mind set of most tractor owners.

Most of us don't have multiple properties. There's a certain amount of maintenance, insurance, and depreciation involved to own a trailer and tow vehicle. My employer even said that it was OK to put brakes on my company Sierra; but for that once a year (or less) occasional use it's cheaper to hire somebody.

 

[Gary Fowler]

Loader + bucket = 1500
Implement = 500-800
Fluids = ~200

5900-6200 which will be over limit on a 7k equip trailer(at least AFAIK lightest ones are ~1500lbs dry) and you're starting to push the towing limits on some half-tons.

Going through the same decisions now upgrading from our Ford 1500 and removed the MX from the list since it would be a hassle to haul legally with our half-ton.

You could easily remove the 1500# loader for a trip to the dealer and then be well within your 7K trailer weight and towing capacity for a 1500 series pickup. If buying a trailer, go with dual 6000# axles on your trailer for very little extra cost and dual brakes.

As I see it, you have 3 choices, buy, rent or contract the services of a professional hauler. I bought when I needed to haul and over the years, I hauled my LS twice, my Kubota 4 times and the wife's car once when the water pump went out. My neighbor also borrowed the trailer a couple of times for hauling jobs. License here is a one time fee good for lifetime, no insurance required but there is a personal property tax yearly on it plus of course the one time purchase price. Still it is nice to be able to load up something and haul it without waiting for someone else to 'get around to it' which around here appointments seem to mean maybe I will be there unless something else comes up.
I also hauled my lawn mower home from the dealer with it, it would not have fit in the back of my truck.

 

[cold1313]

Loader + bucket = 1500
Implement = 500-800
Fluids = ~200

5900-6200 which will be over limit on a 7k equip trailer(at least AFAIK lightest ones are ~1500lbs dry) and you're starting to push the towing limits on some half-tons.

Going through the same decisions now upgrading from our Ford 1500 and removed the MX from the list since it would be a hassle to haul legally with our half-ton.

Bingo. I also have 700lbs in wheel weight and the 1300 - 1400 lbs in the rotary cutter. That's assuming no other implements. I can't remember the overall length with the FEL and cutter but I'm well over 20 feet. Aside from the weight exceeding my truck limits (1/2 ton).

 

[ProjectKing]

Loader + bucket = 1500
Implement = 500-800
Fluids = ~200

5900-6200 which will be over limit on a 7k equip trailer(at least AFAIK lightest ones are ~1500lbs dry) and you're starting to push the towing limits on some half-tons.

Going through the same decisions now upgrading from our Ford 1500 and removed the MX from the list since it would be a hassle to haul legally with our half-ton.

Exactly!

 

[ProjectKing]

Tractor Data has a Kubota MX5800 listed at only 3700 pounds.

Yeah but add loader, bushhog, ballast in tires, etc etc! Gets heavy fast

 

[Jstpssng]

You add another 150 lbs or so for 10 gallons of fuel (80 lbs) chains, binders, and spare trailer tire.