JB4310
Super Member
I've been wanting an equipment trailer for the longest time now but haven't been able to justify the purchase, even though I'm a contractor and can write it off, I haven't really needed to bring my machine on a job.
My machine is a JD 4310 w/ 300cx loader, I do have a 48 back hoe that I use rarely but want to be able to transport machine with BH since I could use it for trenching Drainage lines.
I don't have the exact weight and length now, But in the past I concluded I need a 5 ton, pulling it is not a problem with my 3500 diesel RAM, the issue is 16' vs 18' , I know 18' would make things easier with balancing the load but would 16' suffice. It would only be used occasionally for work, hobby and favors.
If I needed it for work I would not hesitate to go out and buy the latest and greatest, but since it's going to be sitting most of the time, I've been looking for a deal on a used one and have found a 10 year old 16' that the guy says he's gone all through it with new planks, brakes and tires, says everything is good. The brand is Custom and he said he got it with his bobcat from the Bobcat dealer.
I haven't seen it yet but before I go look at it I'd like some opinions, I think most will say go with an 18 footer but this is available for asking price $1800, he said he'll consider an offer, so I'm thinking $1,500-$1,600. Maybe even low ball it and see if he's really anxious to get rid of it at this time of year.
I know if I go look at it I'm gonna fall in love and think it's big enough, like I did with my dump trailer, I had it all planned for over a year I was gonna get a 12' and when I went there they were out of the 12' and only had the 10' rather than wait a month for the bigger one I went with the 10 footer and have been kicking myself since.
Any comments or opinions appreciated.
JB.
My machine is a JD 4310 w/ 300cx loader, I do have a 48 back hoe that I use rarely but want to be able to transport machine with BH since I could use it for trenching Drainage lines.
I don't have the exact weight and length now, But in the past I concluded I need a 5 ton, pulling it is not a problem with my 3500 diesel RAM, the issue is 16' vs 18' , I know 18' would make things easier with balancing the load but would 16' suffice. It would only be used occasionally for work, hobby and favors.
If I needed it for work I would not hesitate to go out and buy the latest and greatest, but since it's going to be sitting most of the time, I've been looking for a deal on a used one and have found a 10 year old 16' that the guy says he's gone all through it with new planks, brakes and tires, says everything is good. The brand is Custom and he said he got it with his bobcat from the Bobcat dealer.
I haven't seen it yet but before I go look at it I'd like some opinions, I think most will say go with an 18 footer but this is available for asking price $1800, he said he'll consider an offer, so I'm thinking $1,500-$1,600. Maybe even low ball it and see if he's really anxious to get rid of it at this time of year.
I know if I go look at it I'm gonna fall in love and think it's big enough, like I did with my dump trailer, I had it all planned for over a year I was gonna get a 12' and when I went there they were out of the 12' and only had the 10' rather than wait a month for the bigger one I went with the 10 footer and have been kicking myself since.
Any comments or opinions appreciated.
JB.
