New L3800 and a question

[elmer4413]

Hey folks. New here to the forum and I just bought a new Kubota L3800 with FEL. I haven't got to play I mean work with it yet but I'm getting excited. Anyhow I was wondering what size trailer I need to look for to put this tractor on with the FEL and a rotary tiller. Also will my Ford F150 with the 5.4 V8 pull this setup around? I won't be going any long distances just mainly 5-8 miles from farm to home. Also does it hurt to drive these tractors on the road for a few miles in 2WD? I friend told me it was hard on it to drive it on the highway. Looking forward to all of your knowledge!

 

[murphy1244]

:welcome:

 

[Bluegill2]

Nice tractor, congrats!

You truck will pull it just fine, just make sure your trailer is up to it.

Running the tractor on the road in 2wd isn't a problem.

Make sure you have 500 lb+ counter weight on the 3 pt hitch when using the loader.

 

[Carl_NH]

Welcome to TBN & Congratulations on your new tractor!

Probably a 16' trailer, dual axle with brakes would work well, but if this is 1-2 times a month and for 5 miles I would drive it, for the 30 minutes to drive will take you that time to load/unload, then you have the cost of the trailer and tags too.

I don't know about farm/tractor tags for road use for Ohio.

Also on insurance, if you get Kubota insurance I believe it covers you on and off your property. Most homeowner policies only cover the primary residence.

 

[k0ua]

One thing to consider about running on the road, especially with AG tires is tire wear. Once in a while would be OK, but all the time would not be. Ag tires wear pretty quick on dry pavement. I am not saying don't do it, just something to factor in.

 

[s219]

Truck will be just fine. Trailer should have tandem axles and brakes (so make sure you have a brake controller on the truck).

I put my L3200 with front loader and rear box blade on a 16' trailer, and still have enough room to move fore/aft to adjust tongue weight right. My trailer bed is flat. If a dovetail trailer, I'd say 18' minimum length just to be safe (I don't think I've seen a shorter dovetail anyhow).

I wouldn't worry about driving on the road in 2WD, but it won't be super comfortable on those Ag tires and you will wear them out. No suspension on tractors, so you will feel every nuance in the road.

Good luck! If you haven't done already, get the rear tires loaded!

 

[Fallon]

My L3200 & trailer maxes out my Toyota Tacoma v6 tow rating, but pulls reasonably well. I just got a 16' tilting deck trailer cheap at auction. The tractor & implement fit on fine, but the loader hangs several feet forward of the deck. Luckily it has a very long neck & the bucket sits a foot back from the jack.

The biggest problem with a 16' trailer is balance. I'd go with an 18 or 20 if you can so you have room to move things around & get proper tongue weight.

 

[TripleR]

Can't help with hauling advice, but we run our tractors on the road with Ags and Industrial just as does pretty much everyone else in my area as most own or farm multiple properties. As mentioned wear will be accelerated, but it takes a bit to really do any harm and it varies depending on the tires.

Our properties are four to six miles apart.

 

[k0ua]

Can't help with hauling advice, but we run our tractors on the road with Ags and Industrial just as does pretty much everyone else in my area as most own or farm multiple properties. As mentioned wear will be accelerated, but it takes a bit to really do any harm and it varies depending on the tires.

Our properties are four to six miles apart.

TripleR, do you see any difference in the wear rate of the AG's vs the Industrial's? I have heard it said that the AG's wear faster on dry pavement. Do you find that to be true, or are they about the same?

 

[AStanton]

Elmer,
Good luck with the new tractor. Your F-150 should be fine for short trips. I would get a 18-ft construction trailer and add a braking control device to your truck.
I drive my BX-25 around town in 2wheel drive with no problem.