Big Tex 4500 gvw 60 x 14 foot trade, sell, ?

BlueBit · Jun 10, 2019

I have a 14 foot dual axle, dual brake trailer that is 13 years old. I used it to trailer my small New Holland TC24D tractor and implements. The tractor weighed approximately 2400-2600 lbs with loader. Then add a 5 foot rotary cutter, and I was maxed out on what the trailer could pull. I just traded in that tractor for a 2017 NH Workmaster 33 that weighs 4200 lbs with weighted rears and a loader. Add a rotary cutter at about 525 lbs and I need a trailer that can haul about 4800-5000 lbs.

My question is this: My current trailer needs to be rewired, maybe just a new plug but ? Anyway, it has sat outside for 4 years unused. Lights and brakes will not work. I really do not have the knowledge to mess with it, and just want to move on to a trailer that will accommodate my new tractor. I would prefer to just try to trade it in for a new trailer with Big Tex or a comparable trailer company.

Should I look for a pipe top 7000# or a flat top that is 10,000 lb gvw? And 18 foot, 20 foot? My new tractor with loader bucket attached it just over 10 feet, I normally use a 5 foot rotary cutter that is 7-8 feet behind the tractor.

This question may seem obvious to some, but it has confused me for several months!

Citydude · Jun 10, 2019

I have both pipe top and flat bed. The flat bed is more versatile. My flat bed is 18 ft and has a 7000 pound rating. The trailer weighs 1500 pounds. So, I can haul 5500 pounds. I recently up graded to an L4060 Kubota with loaded rear tires which means I would have to take the loader off to haul it without being overweight. If you can, get the 20 foot 10,000 pound trailer.

3Ts · Jun 10, 2019

Your new tractor is going to put that 7000# trailer close to it's max capacity. The flat deck is more versatile than the pipe top. I'd go with the flat deck 10,000# trailer. And I'd go for the 20' instead of the 18' - it will give you more room to properly balance the load for the proper tongue weight.