Tilt-bed or Straight

[burnetma]

I have an Econoline 7 Ton Deck-over with a single cylinder that acts as a shock to slow the tilt action of the trailer bed. Works perfect! FAST, easy and safe loading and unloading. The deck starts to tilt when the load CG cross-over the tilt pivot. So, I know when I am starting to apply tongue weight. It helps me to determine how much tongue weight I have for that load. Being a tag-along, I can put any loose items in the bed of the truck.

I would not want a hydraulic tilt, unless I could use it for both a hydraulic tilt and bypass so the cylinder acts like a shock absorber.

 

[jenkinsph]

Lunk,

One other thing not mentioned to consider is the payload capacity of the two trailers. You mentioned the tilt trailer is built heavier and if both are rated for 10,000 lbs the non tilt will have a substancially higher payload capacity. Check the weights out before you buy.

I would recomend a 12,000 or 14,000 non tilt trailer as the cost is only a few hundred more the weight is only a few hundred more and results in a much higher payload. If you need to move a larger tractor in the future you will be good to go.