Hudson trailers vs Gatormade

[bm3]

I just sold my 16ft 3.5 ton and need a 18ft 5 ton . Hudson is 500 bucks more than gatormade . Anyone know if its worth that much more . I know nothing about either except what I have read on here about gators , not all good. Hudson dealer is 60 miles from me and gator 100 miles , not like its easy to compare . I really need the extra 2 feet or would have not sold my horton . hudson is 3,469 and gator 2,985

 

[yooper1]

Sounds like you are limiting yourself to the 2 makes in your post.

But there is a Load Trail dealer in Oilville

Virginia Truck & Trailer
1980 Triple T Road
Oilville,VA 23129
phone: 8047843485
fax: 8047843486
VATT Specializes In Heavy Duty Trucks, Cargos and Trailers

VATT Specializes In Heavy Duty Trucks, Cargos and Trailers

I love my 10K Load Trail

 

[s219]

There's a Hudson dealer near me in Williamsburg/Toano (could be the same one you're referring to). The trailers I looked at seemed well made. They didn't have any equipment haulers in stock, but the guy said it only takes 2-3 weeks to order. I thought their prices were a little high, but they are associated with a car dealership, so maybe they expect to haggle.

I ended up buying a Down2Earth trailer from Dubberly Tractor in Chester (Chester, Virginia, Trailer, Tractor, Lawn Mower, Kubota, Dixie Chopper, Hudson Bros, Down 2 Earth, Hawke, AOK, Carry-On, Dealer, Service, Financing), which is also where I bought my Kubota. I happened to like the quality, price, and the sales staff there, and they got me a custom order in only 2 weeks.

Dubberly had a good selection of 18' and larger equipment haulers in stock when I was there in January/February. Looks like their price in an 18'/10K model is $3200 according to the website, and I can tell you it will be a well made trailer for the money.

They would only be 68 miles from you. You can call and ask them what's in stock (804) 748-9815 before driving over. I worked with Troy, who is a good guy. Tell him Craig from NASA sent you, and he'll take good care of you.

 

[Diamondpilot]

I have never owned a Hudson but from what I know they are a step above Gatormade. Gatormade is a lot of bang for the buck but some things like wiring and paint are done cheap.

Chris

 

[ForPetesSakeFarm]

Depending on what you want: I have a Kauffman from Lexington nc. It is very basic, 5" channel frame, bias ply tires, 2 5.2k axles, heavy duty ladder rear ramps, no beaver tail etc and it was 1990 cash from the factory. For what I needed the trailer for, it is perfect.

 

[jeffsw6]

I don't know about Hudson but if you get a Gatormade you will probably be unhappy with the wiring. The money I saved on my Gatormade was worth the time to replace some wiring though, and I have an enclosed trailer with a lot of electrical things (loading lights, winch, power jack, etc.)

 

[whistlepig]

I have never owned a Gatormade but have owned a 16' and 18' Hudson trailer. Hudson's are very well built.

 

[Verticaltrx]

Hudson and Kaufman are my two top choices in trailers. The Hudson's are really top of the line, great design, paint, wiring, etc. With that said, they are also a premium price. I decided on a Kaufman and have been very happy with it. They are a little different than the Hudson, but also well built, good paint, good wiring, etc. Also was several hundred less than Hudson. IIRC my 8000lb 18' equipment trailer was about $2600, which I thought was a pretty good deal. I wouldn't buy a gatormade, the few I've seen had terrible fit/finish/wiring.

 

[gengine]

Well, never heard of Hudson, never seen a Kaufman nor a gatormade, but out west here there are a lot of Watson and Big Bubbas that are well built. My 7k is a Big Bubba's, and my 14k skid steer trailer is a Watson. I would definitely recommend both. I paid $5500 for the 14k, and $1950 for the Big Bubba's. Both are 18'.

 

[whistlepig]

I would pay the extra $$$ for a Hudson. I don't regret paying the extra money for the two that I have owned. Hudson brand is one of the few things I consider "overbuilt" these days.