Im with ChasK. Unfortunately, I too started with a 7K trailer thinking that would be MORE than I will ever need. I didnt make it 1 full year. I bought a SkidSteer that ended up squatting it to the ground! Im up to a 10K trailer and had it for over a year without a problem. It hauls my Gehl SkidSteer as well as my CK20 TLB no problem. I would also rec' getting the 18-20' deck. Like John said you can put other attachments on the trailer depending on where you are going etc. Nice place to put logs if you are clearing a yard for someone, etc. The possibilities are endless. Good luck and let us know what you end up buying. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif