Any info on a Doolittle trailer. 16', 7k utility/car hauler

[Illini22]

I picked this up for $1000 today out of a local website. Previous owner said he barely used it, been kept in the barn for most of its life. Was thinking of hauling my ck 35 with it but, unless I get brakes it probably would t be a good idea. Overall in looks like its well preserved, newer tires with a spare, good paint, very little rust on the underside.
I suprised I can't find info on this site when dieing a search.

 

[Case485Guy]

Looks good, very good for the price. 3500lb axles I an guessing?

 

[Illini22]

That's correct, 2, 3500k axles. Ramps are stored behind the rear axle on drivers side.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Those trailers sell new for $1200 here.

Chris

 

[fordmantpw]

Looks to be an older Doolittle, but it good shape. Doolittle's are made about 45 minutes away from me here in central MO. I think you did OK, and if you treat it well, it will last you a long time. But I would definitely add brakes to haul your tractor on it. I never understood why a trailer rated to 7k lbs wouldn't come with brakes.

 

[deezler]

Those trailers sell new for $1200 here.

Chris

Seriously? I don't see any new 16 foot landscape trailers for less than $1800 up here. That's with one axle brake and a cheesy tailgate ramp.

 

[Illini22]

Those trailers sell new for $1200 here.

Chris
That hurts.

 

[fordmantpw]

A new one like that (Doolittle) here is $1600 with one brake axle and a tailgate ramp. The stowable ramps add to that, but not having brakes, take off $150. So, one just like above is in the $1500 range. I know, I just priced one last week. All in all, he got a decent deal. The thing about utility trailers, is that if you take care of them, you will get your money back. I bought a 12' single-axle utility trailer 8 years ago for $775. When speaking to the dealer on the new 16' last week, he suggested selling mine for $900.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Seriously? I don't see any new 16 foot landscape trailers for less than $1800 up here. That's with one axle brake and a cheesy tailgate ramp.

Yep, all day long.

Chris

 

[klm]

With no brakes I'd leave it set, because you will keep putting off adding them.