How much tractor needed to move 25" Travel Trailer?

techwrtr2 · Dec 22, 2012

I use my 855 to move all of my trailers around though none weigh 6k. Max (I think) is 4k. Only real problem I experience is weight. My tractor just isn't heavy enough and so when ever I'm pulling I always have the loader on and run in 4wd since the roads are gravel.

3930dave · Dec 22, 2012

I use my 3930 (2wd, abt. 45hp) to move my 5,000# travel trailer using a 3 point hitch receiver. I have no slope to deal with here, just tight maneuvering. Tractor does not break a sweat at all.

Rgds, D.

SPYDERLK · Dec 22, 2012

The smallest of tractors. Just toss it in the bucket.

2458n · Dec 22, 2012

I move things like that with a L245 Kubota. Small tractor but it has Ag tires, 4x4 ,and low range. Front loader has come in handy to slow things down when too much trailer get to pushing.

CorporateOffRoader · Mar 6, 2013

I use my 3320 to move my 35' - 8,000 lb

camper around and get it into and out of my shed. The door is 12 x 12 and the trailer is 8 x 11.5, so it takes the maneuverability of the tractor to get it in. Also doesn't help that the driveway is only 35' from the door, so a sharp 90 degree turn to get it in. The driveway is gravel, so it turns pretty easy. I have my son help with backing it in since I can't see around it

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Rackluster · Mar 6, 2013

Holy crap. Tractor looks tiny.

3930dave · Mar 6, 2013

Rackluster said:
Holy crap. Tractor looks tiny.

Trailer looks like it needs it's own zip code.

Nice rig, for when you are "roughing" it ! :thumbsup:

Rgds, D.

grsthegreat · Mar 6, 2013

I have made 2 different kinds of attachment points for my trailers. The first is a 2-5/16" ball permanently attached to a re-enforced bucket. I added an upper and lover 3/8" plate to the bucket. so there's nearly a

1" thick attachment point. I move my 30' gooseneck horse trailer with this.

I also made a clip on bracket for the loader bucket with a 2" ball for moving the dovetail trailers. I had to make mine rise some so i can see attachment point without hitting my head on the roof of my cab. both work flawlessly. The removable one clips on and off in about 10 seconds.

Henri88 · Mar 7, 2013

I use my 2305 with a 3point hitch ball receiver to move these 2 boat without any problem. One is a 25' and the other 26'. Henri.

KennedyDiesel · Mar 7, 2013

Edward. S said:
I use one of my forklifts and I drilled a hole through the forks and put a pin through so I can pull my farm trailers to move them around, probably 3000 lbs maximum. It doesnt take much tractor to move a trailer. Possibly 25-30 HP? I can use my 4700 CUT to move around my NH 195. It can do it but it doesn't like it.

I did same with the pallet forks on my 3720. A hole through the fork and a convert-a ball stud. Often times I don't even use the ball unless the load is heavy or terrain uneven. I can also do same with hole in the cutting edge on my bucket, but it's hard to see the stud when hooking up.