Need advice for trailering a 2305

[Henri88]

Would like to have some feedback on this trailer for sale in my region. I have not seen it yet as it is 150 mile from me. It is an aluminum trailer with galvanize wheels, 15" tires and tore flex single axle 3500 lbs. It is advertise as being 12' x 6' but the owner said it is more like 11.6 x 5.6 ID so the size should do unless you guys think otherwise. It is not a manufacture trailer but it is build by a local welding shop and they have been doing it for some time now so I'm not too worry about quality. I live by the sea so galvanize or aluminum is a must and I don't want to go to big for a trailer. So here are my concern, galvanize was my first choice, but I am not to familiar with aluminum. Will it be strong enough and could it be problematic with time, also would a single axle do the trick or should I go with double and is 3500 lbs axle rated high enough for a 2305. The total weight of the tractor and fel plus the ballast box is 2700 lbs. So here it is, any info, concern or advice would be greatly appreciated. Will try to add the link. Henri

2012 6x12 Utility trailer

 

[rockshaft]

Nice looking trailer. IMO, probably too little capacity and length. Greater length gives you the ability to position the machine for best tongue weight. Not sure if it has brakes or not, but that is really smart to have.

 

[Henri88]

Nice looking trailer. IMO, probably too little capacity and length. Greater length gives you the ability to position the machine for best tongue weight. Not sure if it has brakes or not, but that is really smart to have.

You are absolutely right. I just got back from measuring my JD with the blower and the ballast box and I have 14' total. I kind of expected more like 12'. I been using a 10' trailer for moving it around, but never with the fel or the blower, never had the need to. I could put the bucket over the front rail but this is where I could have a problem with the tongue weight. If I'm going to buy a new to me trailer, I might as well do it right.

 

[bigtiller]

Single axle trailers bounce too much for me. I would rather have a tandem axle trailer. I hauled my 2305 with a tiller or mower for a long time on a 14 foot trailer and always thought I could get by with a 12 but the extra length sure was nice for positioning. Watch the height of the trailer, with any attachment on the 2305 does not have much clearance for making the grade changes from ground to ramp to trailer.

 

[Henri88]

Single axle trailers bounce too much for me. I would rather have a tandem axle trailer. I hauled my 2305 with a tiller or mower for a long time on a 14 foot trailer and always thought I could get by with a 12 but the extra length sure was nice for positioning. Watch the height of the trailer, with any attachment on the 2305 does not have much clearance for making the grade changes from ground to ramp to trailer.

Bigtiller, did you had breaks on your 14' trailer when transporting your 2305?

 

[bigtiller]

Bigtiller, did you had breaks on your 14' trailer when transporting your 2305?

Yes, it had breaks on all 4 wheels.

I needed to stop a 19' bass boat in a hurry once with no breaks on it years ago. I got lucky. But I also decided breaks on trailers is a good thing.

 

[jenkinsph]

Henri,
I have a 12' trailer to move my x749 with a fold up rear ramp. With some rear implements I have to remove the front weights to make the overall length short enough to close the rear gate. I would go with a 14 or 16 ft low floor carhauler trailer with tandem axles. This would be large enough to haul tractor and implements but more importantly will be alot easier to backup imo.

 

[Henri88]

Yes, it had breaks on all 4 wheels.

I needed to stop a 19' bass boat in a hurry once with no breaks on it years ago. I got lucky. But I also decided breaks on trailers is a good thing.

I am now looking for a 14' trailer with double axle but brakes only on one axle. Was hoping that it would do the job.

 

[Henri88]

Henri,
I have a 12' trailer to move my x749 with a fold up rear ramp. With some rear implements I have to remove the front weights to make the overall length short enough to close the rear gate. I would go with a 14 or 16 ft low floor carhauler trailer with tandem axles. This would be large enough to haul tractor and implements but more importantly will be alot easier to backup imo.

Feels good to know that you recommend a 14' or 16' as I was still questioning myself if I could manage with a 12'. Thanks!

 

[Labrat]

Henri,

I have a 16' double axle trailer. It's has plenty of room for my tractor with the loader and ballast box plus enough room for the box blade behind the ballast box.

Sorry but I'm not FedExing it to you

 

[Henri88]

Henri,

I have a 16' double axle trailer. It's has plenty of room for my tractor with the loader and ballast box plus enough room for the box blade behind the ballast box.

Sorry but I'm not FedExing it to you

Not even from Toronto?

 

[castiman]

When I had my 2305 I had a 6.6 x 13' home made trailer that I made before buying the tractor,single 3500lb axle with electric brakes. It trailered the tractor ok however I used it only with a mower deck or snowblower, so the total weight was just under 2000lbs. and length was around 12'. Sold the tractor first then trailer, now I have a 2520 with a loader and snowblower. Bought a 7x16' car trailer with a 2' dovetail rated for 8,000lbs, brakes on both axles. I wouldn't be looking at anything smaller than 16' and with two axles.

 

[JordanFTW]

I would go no smaller than 16' with tandem 3.5k axles.

 

[PCABE5]

Check out Aluma trailers. Very good IMO and all aluminum.

 

[Henri88]

Sorry guys, I was on the road for the last 3 days. All good info. well appreciated. 16' trailer is not overkill for a 2305 with implement, but I think that a 14' car hauler would do. I am now looking at a new 14'x7' Wolverine alum. car hauler trailer with brakes. The problem, "if it is one" it's a single axle 3500lbs 15' tires. Feedback?

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[gsmaneeley]

I use a 14' landscape trailer with dual 3500 axels and electric brakes. I have had time that I forgot that I had anything behind me it tows so nice. go with the dual axel with brakes you won't regret it.

 

[Henri88]

I use a 14' landscape trailer with dual 3500 axels and electric brakes. I have had time that I forgot that I had anything behind me it tows so nice. go with the dual axel with brakes you won't regret it.

Thanks! Still looking, definitely double axle but leaning toward a 16'.

 

[stlbill]

I just wanted to say, "Thank you" to BigTiller. I too am looking for a trailer this Spring and completely forgot about the limited category 1 on the 2305. I will need long sturdy ramps or a low trailer height to keep from dragging my 647 tiller, 60" RB and hopefully soon a 260 backhoe. I totally forgot about this aspect of trailering the 2305 until right now.

 

[Shawk]

No question... if you can get at least a 16 footer, do it. At some point you'll want the extra room or a bigger unit. I had a single (3500lb) 6x12 before I picked up my 2305 that I've used for quite a while (also used it to haul my 2520/mower around town a bit too). It worked fine around town the little I trailered it but I always wanted/needed more. Do the tandem as well... I've been shopping for a while now too and planned to grab a 18' tandem (3500 axles) flat of some kind... then thought seriously about upgrading to 5200 or 7000 lb axles as well. In the end I brought home a 20' utility PJ Trailer with removable sides the other day. Decided the tandem 3500 lb axles were fine for what I need. But my thoughts with going a little bigger will allow me to add a small front boxed area for mulch or light carry and still have room to get my tractor/FEL on the trailer with a little room left. This will also allow me a little extra room in case I go to a little bigger unit which may happen shortly. These little 2305's are all of 14' with FEL and a tiller of box blade... so 16' would be handy, but 18' would be ideal IMO. Best of luck! Let us know what you pick up.

 

[Labrat]

stlbill,

I have a 16' trailer from Jerry James that I've had since 2004. It's been perfect for hauling my tractor with attachments plus I've hauled a few other tractors and cars with it as well. He will custom build to suit and his prices are reasonable. Not sure how far he is from you.

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