CK20HST on 5x10 trailer??

jtpilch · Jan 21, 2011

I have a 5x10 trailer with a single 3500lbs axle, whats some thaughts on hauling my ck20 on it with and or with out the FEL? Just wondering if anybody else has done this before?

Diamondpilot · Jan 21, 2011

jtpilch said:
I have a 5x10 trailer with a single 3500lbs axle, whats some thaughts on hauling my ck20 on it with and or with out the FEL? Just wondering if anybody else has done this before?

I would not recommend it. Look up Dmace. He has the same tractor I think and tows it around, he can let you know whats involved.

Chris

Dmace · Jan 21, 2011

The trailer probably weighs 600-800lbs empty. That tractor WITHOUT the loader is around 2500lbs and pushing the limits of the axle. If you back it on and put more weight on the tongue and tow vehicle then it should be ok but I still wouldn't trust it. Does the trailer have brakes? Around here, all trailers 3,000lb GVWR and over require brakes but many small trailers are rated at 2,990lb GVWR so they don't have to put brakes on them.
The shortest trailer I towed mine on was a 14ft and that was tight but I also had the loader and backhoe on.

jtpilch · Jan 21, 2011

no it does not have brakes. The haul would only be a couple miles down the road, no stops.

Diamondpilot · Jan 21, 2011

jtpilch said:
no it does not have brakes. The haul would only be a couple miles down the road, no stops.

Just drive the tractor then. It take a hour to hitch up the trailer, load it up, chain it down, unload at the other end.

I have found if I am going less than 4 miles I do not bother with the trailer anymore.

Chris

Dmace · Jan 22, 2011

Diamondpilot said:
Just drive the tractor then.

I agree, must easier and safer. I have driven my tractor as far as 8 miles down the highway (at a whopping 11 mph) and it wasn't bad. I got a "Construction Equipment" license plate for the tractor at my town hall for $62 and it is just $50 to renew it for the year. No inspection needed just a SMV sign and lights.

Diamondpilot · Jan 22, 2011

Dmace said:
I agree, must easier and safer. I have driven my tractor as far as 8 miles down the highway (at a whopping 11 mph) and it wasn't bad. I got a "Construction Equipment" license plate for the tractor at my town hall for $62 and it is just $50 to renew it for the year. No inspection needed just a SMV sign and lights.

Around here you need absolutely nothing to operate a tractor on the road. You can be 10 or 100. Its how the drunks get around.

Chris