New Gooseneck

[TimberFarm]

Been looking for a gooseneck to haul my new tractor for a couple months. I didn't plan on a new one. I was hoping for a late model used, but everybody wanted more or the same as brand new one. So I got this:

 

[3Ts]

Nice looking trailer. How long is the deck? And how heavy are the ramps or are they spring assisted?

 

[xrjohndeere]

It looks defective. Drop it off at my place for a few years and I will chase down the bugs! Lol Nice trailer.

 

[TimberFarm]

Nice looking trailer. How long is the deck? And how heavy are the ramps or are they spring assisted?

I will measure it.
They are spring assisted along with the jacks.
Those ramps are really heavy.

 

[sea2summit]

Awesome!

I was in the same boat for a hay hauler this year, broke down and bought a F800 for half the cost of a trailer and so far am very pleased....but another trailer is still on the list.

 

[TimberFarm]

Nice looking trailer. How long is the deck? And how heavy are the ramps or are they spring assisted?

I misread your post earlier. I thought you asked how long the "neck" was
The "deck" is 20' + 5' dovetail.

 

[dodge man]

Nice trailer!

 

[5030]

Looks good. First thing to fail will be the floor.

 

[sd455dan]

Looks good. First thing to fail will be the floor.

Very Nice trailer

Bet he gets 10 years out of it before buying some wood.
I like wood decks, Slipped and fell on a metal deck once, it hurt. Then again if a person orders diamond plate, falling chance is reduced.

 

[blee03]

Nice Trailer!
What's the weight rating on it? 14k?

 

[TimberFarm]

Nice Trailer!
What's the weight rating on it? 14k?

yes

 

[TimberFarm]

Looks good. First thing to fail will be the floor.

Of course, that's why it is there. It takes the abuse. It's an expendable part.

 

[TimberFarm]

Very Nice trailer

Bet he gets 10 years out of it before buying some wood.
I like wood decks, Slipped and fell on a metal deck once, it hurt. Then again if a person orders diamond plate, falling chance is reduced.

My car hauler has diamond plate and I have slipped on that when it's wet.
When it is wet anything is slippery.
Wood, use your common sense especially when it gets frosty out.

 

[5030]

Actually the best flooring is Apitong but it's very expensive.

 

[Btown]

Very Nice trailer

Bet he gets 10 years out of it before buying some wood.
I like wood decks, Slipped and fell on a metal deck once, it hurt. Then again if a person orders diamond plate, falling chance is reduced.

My deckover is 9-10 years old wood is still in good shape. I’m probably going to treat it this fall.

 

[Complete Turf Care]

I'm considering buying a new gooseneck. This is the model I'm looking at. GOOSENECK 259 LO PROFILE HEAVY DUTY

I would get the "35 + 5" model with the monster ramps. I priced a 27+5 model and the 35+5 is about $1500 more. But, my local dealer doesn't have the 35+5 in stock and he said 8-12 weeks lead time.

 

[Lineman North Florida]

I'm considering buying a new gooseneck. This is the model I'm looking at. GOOSENECK 259 LO PROFILE HEAVY DUTY

I would get the "35 + 5" model with the monster ramps. I priced a 27+5 model and the 35+5 is about $1500 more. But, my local dealer doesn't have the 35+5 in stock and he said 8-12 weeks lead time.

35+5 is a lot of trailer to get in and out of places, I have a 25+5 and at times I would love to have one a little smaller to get in tight places, not being a smart alleck but do you need one that big? Or just want one that big?

 

[Complete Turf Care]

35+5 is a lot of trailer to get in and out of places, I have a 25+5 and at times I would love to have one a little smaller to get in tight places, not being a smart alleck but do you need one that big? Or just want one that big?

There are a few times that I would like to haul a tractor, topdresser, and a skid steer in one load.
Lately we have been taking 2 trucks and trailers to most jobs. Just today I burned $200 of fuel in my truck pulling my 28' gooseneck, and the other truck was on the job too with a borrowed 27+5 trailer.

My employee says he is comfortable pulling any length trailer I would get.

Anyway, I appreciate your input. Thanks.

 

[Lineman North Florida]

There are a few times that I would like to haul a tractor, topdresser, and a skid steer in one load.
Lately we have been taking 2 trucks and trailers to most jobs. Just today I burned $200 of fuel in my truck pulling my 28' gooseneck, and the other truck was on the job too with a borrowed 27+5 trailer.

My employee says he is comfortable pulling any length trailer I would get.

Anyway, I appreciate your input. Thanks.

10-4 I don't blame you on wanting to haul as much as possible with fuel prices what they are and as long as you have the room to get it into places no problem, what I have found is a lot of driveways have a nice 16' gate no problem except there is little to no setback off of the road and it's literally impossible to get a long gooseneck in , sometimes I just use my 20' bumper pull in those cases as it follows the truck better in a tight driveway, but it in no way handles the load or rides as good as the gooseneck does.

 

[TimberFarm]

10-4 I don't blame you on wanting to haul as much as possible with fuel prices what they are and as long as you have the room to get it into places no problem, what I have found is a lot of driveways have a nice 16' gate no problem except there is little to no setback off of the road and it's literally impossible to get a long gooseneck in , sometimes I just use my 20' bumper pull in those cases as it follows the truck better in a tight driveway, but it in no way handles the load or rides as good as the gooseneck does.

That's the truth.
I just had to widen my driveway opening to allow the swing of the gooseneck. What makes it bad is I am at the top of the arch in the curve in the road and the road drops drastically with no shoulder. Can't swing wide to make my turn or I will be in a ditch.