Massey Ferguson DL135

angriffnole · Sep 14, 2017

Does anyone know the weight of the DL135 loader, trying to get total wight of the 1742 plus loader for a trailer purchase

Phillip w · Sep 14, 2017

I can not say for sure, but I think a tandom axle trailer about 18-20 foot ling would so the trick. Make sure the trailer has at least 3500 pound axles. Make sure you are pulling your trailer with at least a 3/4 ton pick up. If you meet these minimum requirements I think you will be ok. I think you will be pleased with you truck-trailer- tractor rig/set up.

angriffnole · Sep 14, 2017

Thanks Phillip, looking forward to it

JWR · Sep 15, 2017

Phillip w said:
I can not say for sure, but I think a tandem axle trailer about 18-20 foot ling would so the trick. Make sure the trailer has at least 3500 pound axles. Make sure you are pulling your trailer with at least a 3/4 ton pick up. If you meet these minimum requirements I think you will be ok. I think you will be pleased with you truck-trailer- tractor rig/set up.

Angriffnole: Agree with PhillipW in most respects. You are going to have a 4000lb tractor and whether the loader weighs 1000 or 1500 or 900 isn;t going to make all that much difference. To be on the comfortable side, especially since you have not yet BOUGHT the trailer, as Phillip said get one with a GVWR of at least 7000 lbs. That means the load plus the trailer minus the tongue weight would not exceed 7000 lbs. If I were doing it, I'd recommend using 5200lb axles with 6 lug wheels. Very common and not much more $ than the lighter ones. That way you are comfy in all respects regarding capacity including later on deciding to throw on some other implements.

That leaves type, size and brakes. If you're reasonably sure you won't be hauling more stuff stacked on there besides the tractor and loader then 16' is long enough. Use your own contingency ideas to figure if you want a longer one. Are you hauling long trips and sometimes mountains -- or -- just farm to farm to shop ? If the latter you won't really need brakes. If the former, add brakes to at least one axle.

Type: If you get a "utility" trailer tandem axle 16 or 18 ft without brakes (kind with rail around the top above the bed) you can expect to pay around $2000. Many sources. If you get an"equipment trailer" meaning it has a flat bed with no rails around the top, does have brakes, room for stuff to stick out over the sides, etc. 18 or 20 ft. you can get it for around $3000, many sources. While you are at it, look carefully at WIDTH. Utility trailers with side rails will often not accommodate things like belly mowers, bush hogs, etc. unless you get the "extra wide" models.

OK, final comment-- where I do disagree with Phillip -- you do not need a "3/4 ton pickup, " much less anything bigger. I have used an F-250 V-10 pulling a heavy 3000lb+ Pequea trailer with 10,000 lb tractor. Have also used an F-150 later model V6 ecoboost. All 4wd. Believe it or not both trucks had the same torque figures. The aluminum F-150 is marginally light, the F-250 was plenty heavy. In your case with a lighter trailer and much lighter tractor the "half-ton" F-150 (or equal in some other brand) is all you need. For sure use 4WD if possible since a 2wd pickup is like a 2wd tractor. Stuck somewhere. Secondly, the 4WD usually has a low-speed choice on the trans and better load capacity whether half ton or 3/4 ton.

Sorry for the long winded version. Good luck with your purchases !

Phillip w · Sep 15, 2017

I guess I prefer a 3/4 ton for pulling loads. Seems like you have better suspension and more giddy up under the hood. I have a little f-150 with an inline 6 and 5 speed transmission. It is a "camper and 2 fishing pole truck". It does not do well with a load behind it. But jar is right, it you have what I consider a "heavy half", like small v-8 engine maybe tow package (little heavier suspension with anti-sway), 4 wheel drive for when it is muddy etc. It would do the job.

angriffnole · Sep 15, 2017

Good points, thanks guys

Glenn G · Apr 8, 2023

angriffnole said:
Does anyone know the weight of the DL135 loader, trying to get total wight of the 1742 plus loader for a trailer purchase

About 450 lbs with skid steer mounts, no attachements

Glenn G · Apr 8, 2023

My DL135 loader arm was a problem from get go. I cant get skid steer pins to latch - and they frequently pop up , 1/2 releasing bucket (HLA2500 sno pusher). At 650 hrs I went thru 3 sets of pins - tips sheered off, broke one arm clean in two , and NOT A BIT OF SUPPORT FROM MASSEY. I had it welded and both sides plated , at a cost of 2K.

I traded a 2015 1736 w/DL125 and had zero issues (680 hrs), moved up for greater lift / stronger . What a (25K) mistake.

Now One season later - broke 2 pins one hydralic ram & where skid steer bracket attaches to arm and where hydralic hoses connect arm to tractor they litterally rusted thru from salt off front tire .

I spent $500 to install front fenders, and they keep breaking mounting bolts at spindel

Crickets from Massey- so much for 5yr warrenty. Tractor has a snow blower on rear, snow pusher on front - has not done anything but snow. Can't imagine if it had to move something heavy.