sal2910
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Just to clarify... the centerline to centerline distance between my front tires, R4s, is 3 feet.
Question regarding a uhaul car trailer width . . .
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dfkrug
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- Location
- Santa Cruz Mtns, CA
- Tractor
- 05 Kioti CK30HST w/ Prairie Dog backhoe, XN08 mini-X
MX125:
I rented one of those tandem car haulers to pick up a tractor once, and
what a pain it was! Like SAL2910, I got the tractor to load, but the front
tires were up on those channel lips. I also had to widen the tractor's
track just to get it loaded. That meant breaking loose the rear wheel
lugs (very hard) and switching them. This was a Kubota L2500. That
trailer's surge brakes did not work and it was absurdly heavy (2100#).
After that debacle, I have since had a tandem trailer made to my specs
for $1750....with electric brakes and smooth steel deck.
I rented one of those tandem car haulers to pick up a tractor once, and
what a pain it was! Like SAL2910, I got the tractor to load, but the front
tires were up on those channel lips. I also had to widen the tractor's
track just to get it loaded. That meant breaking loose the rear wheel
lugs (very hard) and switching them. This was a Kubota L2500. That
trailer's surge brakes did not work and it was absurdly heavy (2100#).
After that debacle, I have since had a tandem trailer made to my specs
for $1750....with electric brakes and smooth steel deck.
Well . .that is interesting! Nice to hear you got it to work. I think I will head out and take some careful measurements of my tractor. Whatever happens. . it's only 49 bucks if I decide I can't safely pull it off. Thanks for the input.
Sorry dfkrug. I answered before I got a chance to read your post. More food for thought. I could see all of those things happening actually. The specimin i measured at uhaul was not in perfect shape either. That is a good price on a custom trailer. Thanks again . . I'll keep looking.
denmansoft
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If I could find a tandem trailer to haul my B7610 at $1750 it would have been in my back yard a year ago! All I've been able to find under $2500 is some home made stuff with questionable brakes. new (custom or off the lot) is closer to $4000 around here.
I'm tempted to try the U-haul this month as it cost me $230 for a weekend of a $70/day last fall. At $50 one way I can try it out at home and take it back if I don't like it. I have lots of 2x12's and may just park one side on those instead of on the lip. Backhoe swung sidways to help balance the load.
I'm tempted to try the U-haul this month as it cost me $230 for a weekend of a $70/day last fall. At $50 one way I can try it out at home and take it back if I don't like it. I have lots of 2x12's and may just park one side on those instead of on the lip. Backhoe swung sidways to help balance the load.
