Ballast Adding Backhoe- Ballast needed or not

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Does it feel like it is too much for the trailer?

Oh yeah. On bumpy roads it feels like the gooseneck is flexing, which it probably is. I told the guy that built it and he says his company has not had any gooseneck welds break. I suggest you trade in and upgrade, if you have any doubts. I plan on keeping this trailer for smaller equipment and supplies. Then I won't be scared to haul in the Hill Country.
hugs, Brandi
 
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Oh yeah. On bumpy roads it feels like the gooseneck is flexing, which it probably is. I told the guy that built it and he says his company has not had any gooseneck welds break. I suggest you trade in and upgrade, if you have any doubts. I plan on keeping this trailer for smaller equipment and supplies. Then I won't be scared to haul in the Hill Country.
hugs, Brandi

Mine used to 'feel' like it was flexing also. That's why I asked!

I started centering the load over the front axle instead of runing it all the way to the front (w/ loader over gooseneck) and it helped to stop that. The position changed with 3PT equip. also although not much. My wife watched the tires and springs and would tell me when they seemed the same. Stopped all the 'jerking' on rough roads. Also chained the tractor down tight and not the equipment.
 
   / Adding Backhoe- Ballast needed or not #13  
Mine used to 'feel' like it was flexing also. That's why I asked!

I started centering the load over the front axle instead of runing it all the way to the front (w/ loader over gooseneck) and it helped to stop that. The position changed with 3PT equip. also although not much. My wife watched the tires and springs and would tell me when they seemed the same. Stopped all the 'jerking' on rough roads. Also chained the tractor down tight and not the equipment.

With my loader and backhoe, it is over 25 feet long. I have to park the loader bucket on top of the gooseneck. Which centers the tractor over the front axle. Backhoe bucket hangs between the ramps, which is behind the 20 foot bed. I never go anyway with out tight chains. I never turn around with the tractor on board either.
hugs, Brandi
 

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