Buying Advice Trailer Needed for JD 3320 or not?

[yooper1]

Sorry if this thread seemed stupid,

Jim.....never feel that your questions or requests here are deemed stupid.

I for one would think that anyone who would come along and call another members request for help or advice "stupid" are not worthy of TBN.

We are all here to ask and offer.

Some of us, myself included, are new and not up to speed on things and some are very knowledgeable in certain areas.

but I do not think there is any "one" member who honestly knows all the answers to all the questions.

Please post your questions and feel free to offer answers without the fear of being thought of in any way other than welcome

 

[foggy1111]

Some random stuff to ponder.....
I own a 16 foot car trailer that can haul my 3320 and one implement. It's a little short for ideal tractor hauling....but it gets the job done....without a huge investment. I don't haul my tractor unless I have to....but may haul it more after I upgrade my tow vehicle in the next month (both my daughters families needs some work done). I do haul some implements and lumber from time to time. A haul by my dealer to his shop would cost me $200+ round trip. I have $1600 invested in a good used trailer. Just hauled my tractor for fluid in rears....saved a service call by tire shop. Its always nice having the ability to haul stuff when you want / need to. No insurance costs on trailers....license every three years. Tires will dry rot before you can wear 'em out. If I didn't have a trailer....I'd want to own one....there is always something to haul. (I also have two small utility trailers....and they get used ALLOT).

Note to self: Sell it in ten years and get back what you paid for it....maybe more? Keep deck "oiled" and tires in shade.

 

[hilld]

I struggled with the same decision when I purchased my tractor, thinking I needed (aka. wanted) a trailer.

Just a couple of things to consider.

My dealer charges $25 round trip for pickup and delivery (had to do this twice in 5 years for warranty issues).

Our insurance State Farm, will not cover the tractor off our property if I am driving it, but would cover it on a trailer if the vehicle towing it is insured with them.

You have to store and maintain a trailer, if storing indoors, you have to constantly work/walk around it. If stored outside, you have to worry about rust and/or theft.

A trailer if possible, can also be used to haul other things such as cars, materials, etc.

A trailer can make you have lots of new friends, just like having a pickup.

I am sure there are more, but that is all I can think of right now.

 

[Jeepnford]

If you decide to haul your tractor on a trailer make sure you have insurance to cover loss or damage. Mine was not covered off my property,had to get a different policy.

 

[Pushing_Tin]

Everybody's situation is so completely different it's impossible to say whether you will or won't need one. I have not needed one since I have my first tractor (2007.) The dealer where I bought my 3320 has service specials a few times a year that includes pick up and delivery, I usually just wait to have any major service done until then. When I damaged my 3320 the bill was so I high I just asked them to include the pick up and return and they agreed.

In fact if I had a trailer there are more than a few people at work that would be asking to borrow my tractor all of the time, and that would get tiresome pretty quickly. Now I just say "sorry, no way to get it there!" :laughing:

 

[sfloggie]

All good points..thanks. Two days until I get to enjoy the 3320. Looking forward to ditching.

Now I have to put in a well as there is no water or electricity. I am looking at a self dug well, solar and windmill. But also putting in a regular well and running it when needed with my generator. Gotta keep the tractor and UTV clean as I have learned from the postings.

Next week bring in 60 tons of crushed concrete for road repairs within the land. Renting a BobCat to not mess up the 3320.

Then in late Dec rent a Bobcat with Forestry cutter to make a 1.5 mile trail to the river and other locations on the land I have not seen except in Google!

Hope all have a Blessed week and year. Thank you all.

Jim

 

[beenthere]

You can't drive it there if it is broke

Very true, but then prolly can't drive it onto the trailer either.

And its a JD, so ......

I've hauled my tractor a few times to do some jobs, but found renting a trailer for those few times has been the cheaper way to go. Also, if I owned one, I'd be faced with those who always want to borrow it and don't know when to bring it back. That happens with my 12 ft trailer.

 

[beenthere]

I am about to buy a tractor and I already have a friend who would like use my tractor. I have had similar thoughts about a trailer, but I would have to buy a new truck to haul the trailer and the trailer is going to set me back another 2-3K. I told him if he pays for a flatbed tow truck to haul it both ways he can use it. It's 4 mile each way, I figure about $100 dollars or so round trip.

Suit yourself, but asking for trouble if loaning out your tractor.
Big discussion on TBN about it, and the consensus seems to be - go with the tractor as operator.

 

[manganos]

I agree. I don't have a trailer right now as I sold my 16' Hudson dual axle BUT I always put a winch on my trailers. You never know/knew when the Chevelle would need some help as it ate u-joints for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Very true, but then prolly can't drive it onto the trailer either.

And its a JD, so ......

I've hauled my tractor a few times to do some jobs, but found renting a trailer for those few times has been the cheaper way to go. Also, if I owned one, I'd be faced with those who always want to borrow it and don't know when to bring it back. That happens with my 12 ft trailer.

 

[BethesdaEC]

Suit yourself, but asking for trouble if loaning out your tractor.
Big discussion on TBN about it, and the consensus seems to be - go with the tractor as operator.

I will be there as operator and probably let him operate it a little because I think he is going to want to play with it.