trailer for Yanmar

BrettW · Jan 8, 2003

I'm ready to get a 16' utility trailer for my 2000 lbs yanmar. Question is, is steel tubing stronger that angle iron on the trailer body? Brakes on both axles? thanks, bw

kayssupply · Jan 8, 2003

Of course tubing is stronger. You have to weight the price vs your intended use. Most of the angle frame trailers are rated at 7000# gross. I have dual brakes my son has single. I think mine is easier on the tires and does stop much better if loaded to the max. Both our trailers are rated at 12000#.

Soundguy · Jan 9, 2003

As you've already heard, tubing will be stronger.. think of the square tubing as two peices of angle iron.

I have a 16' trailer with 2x8 lumber deck, and dual acles, but 1 brake axle. I pull my NH 1920 ( 33XX LBS ) or so. Pulls my 8n as well 23xx? lbs.

Just make sure you get a good deck... stay away from expanded metal. And if you get a smooth steel deck, like some of the tilt trailers.. make sure you have traction to get the tractor up on it.. I prefer wood decks.. but have seen some nice diamond plate ones too... but were a tad on the pricey side.

Also.. get a decent break controller.... don't want your pride and joy sitting on the back of your new trailer and have a el cheapo controller give you grief.

And as you've probably already seen / heard.. tie that tractor down to the trailer good. Chains or straps, use either.. but get ones rated for the weight. There are lengthy discussions of this in the archives.

good luck

Soundguy

htiek126 · Jan 9, 2003

I think the bigger factor is what will you use to pull the trailer and do you want much more capacity than 2000 pounds. A 16' foot trailer can get real heavy. I would not buy a trailer built with angle except for very light duty use. Steel tubing is very strong, but is also more expensive. Steel channel has good strength to weight characteristics, and is a common material in well designed trailers. If you are only hauling 2000 pounds and the trailer is built for light duty use, then brakes on one axle is reasonable. I just switched to a trailer with brakes on both axles, and for GVW loads of over 5,000 pounds behind my 1/2 ton pickup, I really appreciate the extra braking power.

gbirky · Jan 9, 2003

Brett,
My documentation lists the FF205D at about 1950 lbs without the tiller. If you add a loader, you need to factor that in as well. You will be hauling 3000 lb or more on the trailer by the time you add the tiller, finish mower ... (loader???).

P.S. I can't imagine having a tractor without a loader now that I have one.

Egon · Jan 9, 2003

Would not the section modulus, grade of material used and the postion of forces acting on the member be the determining factor on what configuration of material is used.

Egon

EFC · Jan 9, 2003

Check state laws for brakes, quite a few states including mine require brakes on all axels. That is true for out of state drivers in my state also.

htiek126 · Jan 9, 2003

Maryland Law three years ago required brakes on one axle for a two axle trailer, however, they have changed a lot of the trailer laws each of the last two years. When I went through inspections in December, I was told that there are even more changes this year. So checking again is definitely a good idea. I can not believe that they can get away with charging $75 for a 20 minute trailer inspection. I wish I made that much money...

gws · Jan 9, 2003

trailer inspections. WOW.... ALl I needed in ohio for tags was a weight slip.

Soundguy · Jan 9, 2003

In florida, if you are more than 5K for the trailer you need at least one axle of brakes. Also, all trailers made after 2000 need a breakaway device to activate the brakes.

For any heavy load I would always use tandem axle trailers as opposed to single axles.

Before I owned my own trailer, I borrowed a friends heavy single axle trailer to haul my yanmar 1700 home... tonge weight shifted around alot.. made driving less than fun.

My new 16' feels like a cadilac in comparison.. even though it is around 1800 lbs unloaded.

Soundguy

Soundguy