Trailer for Kubota B2920

[ajacobs]

I want to buy a utility trailer for my B2920. The trailer needs to accomodate a load of 3,500+ lbs (tractor, plus BH and FEL). Any suggestions would be greatly appreciaed. I live in NW Connecticut. Thank you very much.

Andrew
ajacobs@mreem.com

 

[George2615]

For the load you indicate a good used double axle 7K car trailer would work great. 18-20' would be more than enough plus you could use it for hauling a car if need be. Craigslist or Swap Sheet should provide a few leads at reasonable prices. Landscape trailers are usually cheaper but if you got one you'd be limited as to what you could haul since most are only 76" wide. Car trailers are usually 82" wide between the fenders and not much more money.

 

[Soundguy]

i'd go with a minimum of a 16' tandem axle car hauler. it will usually be 6k or 7k rated.. way mor ethan you need.. but the length will help you ballance the laod and get good tounge weight.

good tandem car haulers weight in around 1700-2000# depending on frame and ramp style.. thus leaving you with 5k payload or so in a 7k setup.

soundguy

 

[workinallthetime]

haul my b3030 tlb on a 18' car hauler style with a dovetail. made a drop ramp for loading the zd326. works great

 

[whistlepig]

I have a 16' tandem axle PJ trailer with a beaver tail that I am very pleased with. I would highly recommend a PJ trailer.

 

[JJZ 109]

I bought a 7,000 Quality brand tandem axle. 16' with another 2' or so for the tail. Pressure treated 2x6 deck. Works great for my B3030 cab with loader and brush hog on.

 

[donn12]

I need the exact same thing in the DC area. Any recommendations? I love the Holmes trailer but its about 3k!

 

[ajacobs]

I logged back into the TractorByNet website this evening and was amazed at the number of thoughtful responses to my question yesterday. Thank you all very much. I am going to look for a used tandem axle car hauler that is 16'+.

 

[Diamondpilot]

I logged back into the TractorByNet website this evening and was amazed at the number of thoughtful responses to my question yesterday. Thank you all very much. I am going to look for a used tandem axle car hauler that is 16'+.

Do a careful cost analysis when buying used. Here are my observations from my nearly 20 years dealing in trailers. There is 1 good deal out of 10+ used trailers. Many many times, say 75%+, a used trailer will cost you more in the first 2 years of ownership versus new.

Here is why.

New tires. $400 or more. Trailer tires last 5 years or so.
New bearings or serviced. $300 or $125 if you do it yourself.
New brakes. $200 for the parts and labor will be $150 unless you do it.
Lights and wiring. $75 for the parts if it needs completely redone.
New wood deck. $250 for the materials. Time consuming job for a DIY but there are tricks to getting it done quick.

Really look at what you are going to do and make sure you compare it to new. Look at the cost of ownership, not just purchase price and you will see what I am getting at.

Chris

 

[ajacobs]

After reading Chris' post, a new trailer it is. The next questions are (i) which make/model and (ii) where do I buy it? If shipping cost nearly as much as the trailer, that doesn't work. Here are the brands that my brief research turned up:

Kaufman
Bri-Mar
PJ
Belmont
Worthington
Triton
Holmes
Quality Trailers
Welch
Big Tex
It also seems that there are people like New England Trailer who build custom/build to suit.

Any thoughts on quality, value, rankings, customer service, etc would be appreciated (again).

Andrew