Pull trailers

[surfacewave]

Hi all, I have been looking for a pull trailer or wagon for my JD4115 for coordwood, dirt, rocks, etc.. I was wondering about some of these sturdy military trailers I see in the classified ads. They seem to be a good price ($350 to $500) and very sturdy 1/4 ton to 1 1/2 cargo trailers. Has any one had any experience with hooking one up with their CUT? Any information is appreciated.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

I have pulled all kinds of trailers with CUTs except military, but it shouldn't be a problem. The easiest way is probably to use a 3 point 2" receiver hitch with a pintle adapter if it still has the original military hitch on it. Just remember to always keep some tongue weight since the 3 point hitch will not resist uploads.

 

[patrickg]

I've seen some of those in rough condition. Get some sort of representation of the condition, especially as regards rust and tires. There is one of the drawbacks. The ones I am familiar with don't have standard wheels (Don't take regular 16 inch rubber) so tires could be a hassle to find unless yo stocked spares (also available surplus). You might not like the hitch height. Bringing the tongue down to hitch height on a small tractor would stick the rear way up in the air (again with the ones I've seen) which could shift any loose cargo way forward as well as being a pain in the rear (pun intended) to load at the tailgate with it way up. If you can cut and weld, you could re-engineer the tongue like I helped a buddy do to one of his. Stock, they sit pretty tall in the saddle. Tall enough that I considered trying to use one for a dump trailer.

Just some thoughts. The trailers to which you refer might be totally different from what I have seen.

If able, go to a Government auction and buy direct. You can see what you get and cut out the middleman profit.

Patrick

 

[rozett]

John, I am looking for a similar wagon. But I am considering buying a set of 2200 pound capacity running gear from Northern Tool. It goes for $230 and runs on 16" tires. Then you fit up whatever form of floor and sides that you need. I'm thinking of using PT 2x8s for the floor and having slatted side boards for hauling hay bales, mulch, etc and long poles for hauling brush. If that isn't enough capacity, they have a 2-ton version (on 20" tires) for $400.

 

[cowboydoc]

Why don't you just get a barge wagon? They usually have a hoist with them and you can get them for $300-500.

 

[kcbarnes]

Hey cowboydoc, could you help me out and tell me what a barge wagon is?

 

[MikePA]

I'm not doc /w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif, but here's a <A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.precisiontractors.com/deerewagon.htm>link</A> to a picture of a barge wagon.

 

[kcbarnes]

Thanks Mike, now I know what it is and think I need one.

 

[RobertN]

Here's some handy general trailer info
<A target="_blank" HREF=http://www.ytmag.com/articles/artint134.htm>http://www.ytmag.com/articles/artint134.htm</A>

 

[cchoate]

I've pulled a 4'x8' trailer loaded with wet pond muck. Must of weighed close to 1800lbs. Kubota b7500hst had no problem in low gear using the drawbar with 2" ball.
My trailer is rated at 2000lbs and I've maxed that with various things.