jonyyuma
Elite Member
- Joined
- Sep 14, 2010
- Messages
- 2,504
- Location
- 35 miles North of Memphis,TN
- Tractor
- kubota L3000dt, ford 8n1952
Yes, and so the farming game goes...But you might want the camping trailer later..So..
Double X. Front left tractor tied to front Right of the trailer. Front right tractor to front left trailer, Rear right tractor to rear left trailer, rear left tractor to rear right trailer.
Use grade 1/2" Grade 70 Transport Chain - yes overkill at Working load limit 11,300 lbs, but safety first.
Use 1/2" - 5/8" Ratchet Chain Binders they seem to make things tighter.
Lastly if you want Block the tires.
you were kidding weren't you? any compact that can fit on a 14' trailer is going to be pretty light. i use two 5/16" grade 70 to tie mine down with the loader and backhoe. four 1/2" chains would seem ridiculous. good 2"x1/4" nylon ratchet straps would be plenty adequate too.
i think that the actual model he listed later would be no more than 2500lb with the loader and fluids. kubota lists the tractor at 1550lb - i had to check multiple places, because that just seems ridiculously light. my 24hp jd770 lists 2100lb, and i can't imagine how a similar sized one can be 550lb lighter.
I am curious to know how various people do this -- I am looking into hauling a CUT on a 76"x14' landscape trailer (tandem axle with wood decking and rear gate). This trailer looks ideal for me, but doesn't have tiedowns, and of course with a wood deck there are no chain slots.
I know landscapers around here don't even tie their equipment down for local transport -- they drive on and set the brake.
This is where it gets out of hand though -- my current vehicle, which is paid off, has only 50K miles, and something I am happy with, has too low of a towing capacity for everything. So now I get into needing a bigger tow vehicle. This is a good time of year to buy an F-150 in terms of discounts and tax purposes, but of course I will look around for used options as well.
Anyhow, a $16K tractor purchase is blossoming into a $40K life changing event.
Anyhow, a $16K tractor purchase is blossoming into a $40K life changing event.
Thats the way it works. But hey, you are making money. Not!!!!
Chris
A 16 foot trailer will probably be about 1500 to 2000 pounds. Add your tractor and your load will probably stay right around 5K. What's your current truck rated for?