Tilt Trailers and load balance

[schmism]

My thought is once the tilt has enough weight to lay down, where should the tractor stop. The ZD in question weighs 1400lbs so I'll have plenty of tongue weight. The tractor weight could be centered on the rear axles. Does this sound like a workable plan

GN usually run 15-20% TW.

youll need to scale the hitch with your standard load to get an idea of were to place the tractor for the recommended TW.

those trailers usually have a curb weight of like 5K lbs so cargo on a 15K trailer is close to 13K with 3K TW.

 

[ddivinia]

I really like the look of hat Kaufman trailer. That is enough of. Deck to really pile some implements.


D.

 

[ddivinia]

How can it have. Pair of 8k axles but be rated for 17k?

D.

 

[HappyOne]

I go round and round trying to decide on one. I keep looking locally hoping to find something that would work. One concern I have with the Kaufman and others of that ilk. If you wanted to load a car, you might be in trouble. Those ramps seem a little steep.

Thanks for the offer to help unload.

 

[HappyOne]

How can it have. Pair of 8k axles but be rated for 17k?

D.

Yes and look at thieir 15k with dual 7k axles. Even the tire ratings don't quite add up. I think they factor in tongue weight to fudge the numbers up.

 

[powerstroke444e]

How can it have. Pair of 8k axles but be rated for 17k?

D.

They rate the load on the hitch

I have been looking at trailers and really like the looks of the Kaufman trailers but also been looking at Econoline Trailers - Viewing 7 Ton Deck Over Multi-Purpose Tilt (16,100# GVWR) Technical Specifications
I also have gotten a quote on Maxey Trailers Mfg... We Can Do It!
which is the best looking set up I have seen so far. I am considering the Maxey with 8k axles and 17.5 wheels but I am pricing out material to build it my self also as I would rather have it set up a little different and the price is a little steep around $10k

 

[ddivinia]

I want one for my next Kubota compact tractor loader. I want to load stuff on the front from the sides. Then drive the machine on with an implement.

D.

 

[ddivinia]

Has anybody looked at these guys?

D&K Trailers - Tiltbed Trailers

The tilt pic of the bobcat T300 looks slick.

Thanks,
D.

 

[Xfaxman]

Has anybody looked at these guys?

D&K Trailers - Tiltbed Trailers

The tilt pic of the bobcat T300 looks slick.

Thanks,
D.

Yep, this is where I saw the grating deck. I also like the galvanized option.

 

[ddivinia]

The guy is in Nebraska. I am up there on business on occasion. I might have to go check them out.

D.