I need another trailer

[Gary_in_Indiana]

I just bought a little bulldozer (I'm guessing around 20,000#) and don't have a trailer capable of handling it. There is a Talbert model TB10 being offered for sale here that I think would be perfect for the task but I have no idea what it might be worth. It's a 1996 with tandem axles and dual wheels, a new wood floor and very good rubber that looks to be in good shape for an older equipment trailer. Any idea what it might be worth?

 

[ScottAR]

I don't have any specifics on the Talbert, but a few weeks ago I looked at a 2000 model 20ft (+5' dove) gooseneck built by a local manufacter rated for 24,500lb.
The dealer wanted $5k. With steel high, trailers seem to have gone up. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif HTH...

 

[Gary_in_Indiana]

Thanks, Scott. This one isn't a gooseneck and I don't know what the overall length or beavertail is but that still gives me a starting point. I'm thinking now that if I deduct for the bumper pull instead of gooseneck, the 20% capacity difference and depreciate for the age difference this thing might be affordable. Was the one you saw tandem axle duals or tri axle single wheels?

 

[RedDog]

Gary,

I'll sell you mine. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif 34' tandem dual,,, $4700.


RedDog

 

[Gary_in_Indiana]

It looks nice but I'm not set up for a gooseneck and only need about half that length. The Talbert I mentioned is a bumper pull so I can use my F-Super Duty dump to pull it.

 

[ScottAR]

Dual tandem. A new goose equipped about the same way runs around $6k to 6.5k. I've been shopping too. The one I want I can't legally pull as I don't have a CDL nor time to get one. /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

Guess I could take a leave of absence. Anyone wanna make my payments for me? /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif

 

[Gary_in_Indiana]

<font color="blue"> "I don't have a CDL nor time to get one" </font>

You must really have a busy schedule not to have time to get a CDL if it's the same process there as here. It only takes about an hour here unless there's a big line.

 

[BarryinMN]

Here a private trailer (not for hire) over 10K but under 26K GCVW requires a CDL medical card only. Takes about an hour good for 2 years.

 

[ScottAR]

I'd be around 34,000 gross. I'd need a Class A I think.
I should add I have no experience around heavy trucks.

Me actually needing that capacity is a couple years away. I just hate to have buy another, bigger trailer. Wait, then I'll have two trailers.... /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Maybe it's not so bad after all...

 

[BarryinMN]

Check with your insurance agent commercial insurance can be abusive on first timers - may need 2 years to save up the premiums. Around here we have temporary weight restrictions in the spring on county highways. Some owners on these roads have to move & park near main roads for 6 wks in the spring.

Scrounge up a friend with an air brake truck & get the endorsement on CDL makes life simpler.

I've seen Freightliner & Volvo tractors going for $1 a pound at auctions with a lot of life left in them. An air ride tractor sleeper & lo-boy is the cats meow for machinery. Buy tags for more than you need - 44 or 60K so you can take friends along!

If you cross state lines you get another layer of rules & TAXES.

Take a look at the whole picture considering cost/benefits.

Renting may reduce those fixed costs a bunch.