Quality tilt trailers?

[bitternut]

Anyone have any good or bad comments about tilt equipment trailers made by Quality Trailers? They seem to be priced pretty reasonable.

 

[waycoolmarine]

I am on my 4th one , I buy the pro series , run till the tires are about 20% then I sell it and go buy a new one , last one cost me $800 the one before that was $850 doesn't pay to buy a set of tires and put brakes on it . they are nice , every one comments on my nice trailer , once you use the tilt you will hate ramps ! I also like the extra footage on the front compared to other brands .

 

[4570Man]

Where are you buying a $800 trailer?

 

[Otgaugres]

I’ve got one that I’ve had for about a year. Purchased it primarily to haul my Bobcat E42 mini-ex. Mine is 15k GVWR. Now I’m using it for just about all my hauling (tractor, CTL, implements). I find it much more convenient that my smaller equipment trailer with fold down ramps. Regarding the trailer, I really don’t have any major complaints. Fit and finish is a little rough in areas, and the paint job isn’t the best, but nothing that affects performance.

 

[slckeys]

Where are you buying a $800 trailer?

I think he's saying he buys the new one, then sells it for basically an $800 loss when the tire tread is low, then has to shell x amount out to buy a new one again? That's how I read it...

 

[bitternut]

Thanks for the feed back. I was looking at the pro model. I noticed that they come with automotive type paint and not powder coated which to me is a plus. There have been no major negatives to my question yet so maybe I should take a second look. All trailers that I have looked at so far are quite similar but some come with torsion axles that are more expensive. I will be using trailer for multiple types of equipment that will load different so I think slipper springs would be best for my use.

 

[bitternut]

Well, I took a second look and decided to purchase the Quality trailer. I picked it up Tuesday and now am waiting for some chains and binders to arrive so that I can try it out with a load on it. Empty it pulls easy. The people at the dealership take care of everything. I was very happy with the price and the buying experience. Hopefully I will be just as pleased after accumalating a lot of miles on it. They said that the model I got was their best selling model. Its the pro model 15000 lb with the 8 ft fixed deck. Can't wait to put it to work. This is what it looks like.

 

[RedNeckRacin]

great looking trailer.

 

[Utopia Texas]

If you are planning to keep the trailer for a extended period of time or store it out in the sunlight go to Home Depot etc. and buy a gallon of Rustoleum Enamel paint and a large roller, then go to town on the wood planking. I don’t care if the wood is treated. Uncle Mikie says do it soon!

 

[fried1765]

Anyone have any good or bad comments about tilt equipment trailers made by Quality Trailers? They seem to be priced pretty reasonable.

I bought a Quality 20' beavertail 14,000 GVW equipment trailer 3 years ago.
It was the least expensive new trailer that I could find at the time.
Be certain that you check the wheel bearings for proper tightening, the spring mount zerks for taking grease, and the wheel bolts for cross threading.
I ordered with 16" wheels, and E rated tires.
I tow with a 14,000 lb. Equal-i-zer hitch.
If you contact.... countrywidetrailerregistrations.com (Bangor, Maine) you can register your trailer in Maine for $20/year. You DO NOT need to have a Maine mailing, or residence address.
You can register for up to 12 years at one time.

 

[bitternut]

Well, Uncle Mickie just to make you happy I took your advice and coated the trailer deck with Rustoleum black paint today. Should go a long ways to help preserve the decking. Looks good all black. The trailer tag says it was built August 1 of this year but was dry enough to suck up almost a whole gallon of the paint.

The trailer is already licensed for the remainder of this year. It came from the dealer that way. Going to have to look into the Maine registration though. The savings would be substantial compared to current NY fee. I wonder what the down side of a Maine registration would be. Is there a downside?

 

[3Lfarms]

I bought the 22’ steel deck version last year. It it the “deluxe” version with the supposed upgraded wheels and tires. The storage compartment in the tongue is the best part.
I had loaded it to 15k and towed it with no problems. The painted finish is easy to touch up. That was a big selling point over powder coat.

 

[fried1765]

Well, Uncle Mickie just to make you happy I took your advice and coated the trailer deck with Rustoleum black paint today. Should go a long ways to help preserve the decking. Looks good all black. The trailer tag says it was built August 1 of this year but was dry enough to suck up almost a whole gallon of the paint.

The trailer is already licensed for the remainder of this year. It came from the dealer that way. Going to have to look into the Maine registration though. The savings would be substantial compared to current NY fee. I wonder what the down side of a Maine registration would be. Is there a downside?

Don't know about any potential issues with your ultra liberal NY governor.
There are more than 700,000 trailers registered in Maine, and MANY are NOT owned by Maine residents.
A transportation company near me (not in Maine) has a small fleet of trailer dumps, and they all have Maine tags.
When you are out on any interstate highway, check out the 18 wheeler trailer registrations.
You will see a LOT of Maine trailer tags.

 

[dwalk19]

What did you end paying for it if you dont mind me asking

Well, I took a second look and decided to purchase the Quality trailer. I picked it up Tuesday and now am waiting for some chains and binders to arrive so that I can try it out with a load on it. Empty it pulls easy. The people at the dealership take care of everything. I was very happy with the price and the buying experience. Hopefully I will be just as pleased after accumalating a lot of miles on it. They said that the model I got was their best selling model. Its the pro model 15000 lb with the 8 ft fixed deck. Can't wait to put it to work. This is what it looks like.

 

[Gale Hawkins]

Well, I took a second look and decided to purchase the Quality trailer. I picked it up Tuesday and now am waiting for some chains and binders to arrive so that I can try it out with a load on it. Empty it pulls easy. The people at the dealership take care of everything. I was very happy with the price and the buying experience. Hopefully I will be just as pleased after accumalating a lot of miles on it. They said that the model I got was their best selling model. Its the pro model 15000 lb with the 8 ft fixed deck. Can't wait to put it to work. This is what it looks like.

That is very nice. Heartland is a common brand trailer in these parts currently. We picked up a 10 year old 22' tilt (M&M now out of business) with 4' fixed plate steel and 16' of wood and 2' of plate steel and pick up a plate for it on the way home for $29 so we can go out of KY into other states with less concerns. It has two 7K pound axles with brakes.

 

[bitternut]

The trailer I bought was $4695 plus the usual NY fees. The only option I got was a spare tire and wheel for $ 220. The model was the pro model which is rated at 15000 #. The lockable tool box on the tongue is standard and has room for 5 chains and ratcheting binders plus a tad more. They run a real efficient operation. I think the only place they advertise is on Craig's List. Here is a link to the add that got me to visit them.
New Car, Equip, Landscape,Dump, Tilt, Goose Trailers-See prices Below - trailers - by dealer - vehicle automotive sale

 

[John White]

I just bought a used Quality built one about 10 years old Still looks good. I will probably give it a coat of paint in the spring and will be parked inside then. ( hate powder coating also) It is a 12' X5.5" tilt, 7k gvw to haul my mini China made excv.. I have a question someone might give me their opinion on. It is a Butler style trailer, with just a square tube for the tongue. Is that as strong as a A frame style tilt trailer. I presently have a 12' x 6' tilt, 3,000 gvw to haul my 60" mower and UTV. I have had it for over 30 years and have towed it out west several times, Maine to Fla. Hauling mowers, UTV's. I bought a China MX50R to do some work at (too to old shovel any more) home . So this last spring I bought a 12' PJ utility trailer single axle and put a 6K axel under it but with 6 lug wheels the tires are rated at 5, 800 Ecv. weighs 4k But I don't think that is enough safety margin with trailer weight . So my amine is have one trailer . Hope I don't regret selling my other 2 trailers.