TRAILER FOR BX24

[brandoro]

I had a single axle trailer with no brakes before, scared myself a little bit a couple of times, badly once. I now have a 16' double axle with brakes on all wheels. Never going back to a trailer without brakes.
One other thing, check on what the maximum allowed trailer weight (including load) you are allowed before trailer brakes are mandatory in your area. Even if you think you can stop the trailer when loaded those who make the rules may have a different opinion.

 

[drtydeed]

Surge brakes are illegal in MANY states (including PA, I think). Better check. They are also a more expensive option.

 

[DickS]

Try

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/85999-bx-24-transporter.html

 

[DBT]

Instead of buying one for my 1850, and I thought about it, I just rent the 6x12 double axle one from U-haul when I need to get it to my father's or brother's house. At $26 per 24 hour rental, it beats insuring, storing, and looking at the thing for the other 360 days when I don't need it.

 

[powerstroke444e]

With the truck you have you could get good ramps & put it in the bed. You will never notice it is back there on any trailer you put it on. A good single axle would work, fine. I have one that has a 8k axle with brakes but 3,500 or better would work.
One thing as side note you could even get by with a livestock trailer which are much cheaper than enclosed trailers.

 

[David Cockey]

Surge brakes are illegal in MANY states (including PA, I think). Better check. They are also a more expensive option.

The rules have changed.

49 CFR Part 393 was changed last year to allow surge brakes on small and medium size trailers. The previous version was interpreted in 1993 to prohibit surge brakes on trailers used in interstate commerce.
Final Rule: Parts and Accessories Necessary for Safe Operation: Surge Brake Requirements
Note that 49 CFR Part 393 only applies directly to trailers used in interstate commerce. Haul a tractor only within a single state, or only for your own, non-commercial use and 49 CFR Part 393 doesn't directly apply.

However a number of states prohibited surge brakes within their boundaries by direct or inferred reference to 49 CFR Part 393 and the 1993 interpertation. Since 49 CFR Part 393 changed those prohibitions should have also changed. Maryland and Georgia had previously explcity changed changed their laws to allow surge brakes. Other states may have also done so. Websites can be slow to be updated though.

From the Pennsylvania Code
(3) Surge or inertia type brake systems are authorized.
Pennsylvania Code

 

[David Cockey]

With the truck you have you could get good ramps & put it in the bed. You will never notice it is back there on any trailer you put it on. A good single axle would work, fine. I have one that has a 8k axle with brakes but 3,500 or better would work.
One thing as side note you could even get by with a livestock trailer which are much cheaper than enclosed trailers.

What kind of truck would have a bed long enough for a BX24 with the FEL and BH mounted? Seems it would be too long for even a pickup with an 8' box unless the FEL was raised above the cab and the BH hung out the back.

 

[powerstroke444e]

I was thinking of width & weight would fit. I have hauled b size machines on back of a 1ton before it worked fine, just don't trust the tail gate.
After posting this I am afraid I will see just what you said.

 

[RichT]

Advertised weight of a BX24 is 1542 Lb (700 kg).

IIRC this listed weight is without the backhoe. The TLB should run right at about 2200lbs.

 

[LBrown59]

IIRC this listed weight is without the backhoe. The TLB should run right at about 2200lbs.

My BX 23 is just under 2500 pounds with FEL , BH & MMM.