trailering my tractor

[Rustywreck]

It is time for my first post on TBN, other than my introductory post, and I want to thank everyone in advance for any advice.

For the first two weeks since I discovered TBN I have been reading old and current posts, and I am amazed with how much I didn't know about tractors, attachments, and their use.

I have searched the forum regarding my question and the amount of information pertaining to my question overwhelming to say the least.

My question: I have a New Holland TC1520 tractor with various attachments, including a snow blower. I would like to trailer it to a few locations (my job being primary) to do some snow removal. I will have a steep, long hill to pull up and down. What do I need for a truck and trailer to haul this thing?

I have a 1993 Chevrolet k1500 with a 4.3 V-6, 5 speed, which I know will not do the job. I have had this sorry old truck for a long time and 270,000 miles, and will not part with it so I would be looking to buy an additional used truck. Whatever I buy to pull the tractor will not have to be a daily commute vehicle - I have a little car for that.

I had my mind set on a 1-ton dump as I could make use of the dump truck, but I'm reconsidering it after reading another topic regarding them.

Sorry for making this so long, but I wanted to make sure I provided enough information. Thanks again for the advice.

 

[Diamondpilot]

A good 4x4 V8 1/2 ton will do the job. Get something with a tow package and a 7,500# or more tow rating. Your tractor only weighs 2,200# and figure 500# for a snow blower. You did not say if it has loaded tires or a FEL but on a small tractor like the 1520 you still would only be at 4,000# max then figure 2,000# for a 7K trailer.

I am really happy with my current 1/2 ton, a Nissan Titan, and was also very happy with the 6 F-150 4x4's I had between 1997 and 2007. Never had a single issue with any of them.

Just do your research. Get a low gear ratio. Just because its a V8 does not mean squat if its backed up by a high gear ratio.

Just for reference you current truck has a 3,500# tow rating according to my book. If it had a auto tranny it would be 5,000#

Chris

 

[careyo63]

Rusty Wreck IMHO. Chris has hit dead on the money.A late model 1/2 ton v8 should be plenty for your needs. I have a 01 F-250 with a 5.4 and 3.73. My tracktor weighs pretty much the same as yours,and use a 7k trailer also. It is pretty much an over kill for my needs now. I bought the truck to pull my Ranger bass boat so I was using it mostly for Hwy. travel so opted out on 4wd. and rarely if ever go off road with it,thats what the atv. is for.With the ride and handling I believe it was a good choice for me. If I was in the market today for a new truck a F150 would my choice or 1/2 ton.

Carey

 

[MikePA]

If I was in the market today for a new truck a F150 would my choice or 1/2 ton.

I thought an F150 was a 1/2 ton?

 

[careyo63]

Trying not to mean to buy just a Ford.I know how people get by the Manufactuer on here Hummm!

Carey

 

[Soundguy]

ditto on the 4x4 v8 1/2 ton as a minimum.. though I might look for a 3/4t or dually.. even an older one.. that and a 16' tandem trailer minimum.. if not an 18 or 20 foot with or without beaver tail.

electric brakes on whatever axles the law in your area says.

soundguy

 

[farmboy12]

ditto on the 4x4 v8 1/2 ton as a minimum.. though I might look for a 3/4t dually.. even an older one.. that and a 16' tandem trailer minimum.. if not an 18 or 20 foot with or without beaver tail.

electric brakes on whatever axles the law in your area says.

soundguy

3/4t Dually? May I see one?

Sorry, couldn't resist, don't want to start any fights...


KYle

 

[Diamondpilot]

ditto on the 4x4 v8 1/2 ton as a minimum.. though I might look for a 3/4t dually.. even an older one.. that and a 16' tandem trailer minimum.. if not an 18 or 20 foot with or without beaver tail.

electric brakes on whatever axles the law in your area says.

soundguy

Not to get all technical here but I have never seen a 3/4 ton dually. Only 3/4's I have seen are SRW and all the duallys I have seen are 1 tons and bigger except for the one offs like the Dually Ranger I pulled out of the ditch 3 or so years ago and there is a Dually Suburban about 2 miles from my co workers house. I remember some time ago seeing dually kits in JC Witney so I know anything is possible.

As for the brakes in WI they are required on any trailer of 3K. No mention of brakes on all axles but if buying new its a well spent extra $150. Also no mention of a brake-away but I would not own a trailer with brakes without one. The whole brake-away system is less than $50.

Chris

 

[Soundguy]

Guys.. remember I type on a netbook with 8" screen and a keyboard the size of 2 pieces of 'short' toast.

I missed 'or'.

glad you caught me on it. has since been edited.

now let the floggings continue

soundguy

 

[Diamondpilot]

Guys.. remember I type on a netbook with 8" screen and a keyboard the size of 2 pieces of 'short' toast.

I missed 'or'.

glad you caught me on it. has since been edited.

now let the floggings continue

soundguy

We have to catch you when you make a mistake. You know its all in good fun. You are usually 99.99% on the money.

Chris

 

[farmboy12]

Guys.. remember I type on a netbook with 8" screen and a keyboard the size of 2 pieces of 'short' toast.

I missed 'or'.

glad you caught me on it. has since been edited.

now let the floggings continue

soundguy

We have to catch you when you make a mistake. You know its all in good fun. You are usually 99.99% on the money.

Chris

Yeah, no harm intended. Now back to the thread.....


Kyle

 

[careyo63]

It's all good. We are mostly all adult Men on here

Carey

 

[Duffster]

It's all good. We are mostly all adult Men on here

Carey

LOL

 

[neucam]

I think that K1500 4.3 v6 manual has good pulling power. my brother used this same vehicle for pulling a travel trailer and farm equipment. It looks like you only need a single axle trailer with would reduce the weight and still haul your 2500lb you are talking about. My Ford Aeostar 4wd Van 4.0lt is rated as a 1/2 ton pickup and I towed this same setup 300 miles and it never broke a sweat, I had to resist the temptation to put it in overdrive. But I rarely went out of overdrive as it pulled so easy.

With towing anything find out what the owners manual says, in my vans case the 4wd version has lower gears so can handle more load and it has more weight. Most 1/2 ton PU's have at least a 5000lb towing capacity. If you buy too heavy of a trailer you are sacrificing overall towing weight. Unless you are hauling a 5000lb+ tractor.

 

[beenthere]

.........My question: I have a New Holland TC1520 tractor with various attachments, including a snow blower. ...............

Not sure what the TC1520 is, but do you know the weight that it is, and an idea what the attachments would add to that weight?

 

[RobertN]

Isn't a 1520 the newest version of a TC35?

Never mind... search shows it is a little older tractor, 2200lbs, 23hp.

How much do your implements weigh? I'm guessing the tractor with loader ~3000lbs?

I'd tow it on my 7000lb trailer behind a 1/2 ton. Would want working trailer brakes for sure.

My question: I have a New Holland TC1520 tractor with various attachments, including a snow blower. I would like to trailer it to a few locations (my job being primary) to do some snow removal. I will have a steep, long hill to pull up and down. What do I need for a truck and trailer to haul this thing?

 

[RobertN]

I edit this... Below is spec for older tractor...

Is this one of the newer TC1520's? If so it is 35hp latest version of the TC35. Then it is a 2400lb tractor(-loader/implements)

TractorData.com Ford-New Holland 1520 tractor information

Not sure what the TC1520 is, but do you know the weight that it is, and an idea what the attachments would add to that weight?

 

[beenthere]

Has anyone rented a U-haul car-hauler trailer for carrying their CUT?

My thinking being for a reasonable daily charge of under $50, it would cover a lot of trips vs. purchasing a 7000# car-hauler trailer for a couple grand (dual axles, electric brakes).

 

[Diamondpilot]

Has anyone rented a U-haul car-hauler trailer for carrying their CUT?

My thinking being for a reasonable daily charge of under $50, it would cover a lot of trips vs. purchasing a 7000# car-hauler trailer for a couple grand (dual axles, electric brakes).

Many have tried but Uhaul has a rule that only lets you haul cars. That would not stop me but the other issue is it has gutters for the tires. These gutters are set a standard width that is too wide for most Cut's. It would be nice if they rented flatbed utility trailers.

Chris

 

[RobertN]

I used one a couple times. It was not U-Haul though. And, it was a flatbed trailer. Had surge brakes. Worked fine for a couple of times. I had my own chain and stuff.

I agree, the $1600 for my trailer was hard to justify. But, we have gotten tons of use out of it. I have hauled all kinds of stuff besides the tractor. And, around the property, I have towed it with the tractor, to pick up brush and stuff.

I got my tractor without a loader; the $3000+ for a loader was hard to take, but a great investment.

I made my own TnT; it was not real expensive, but not cheap either. Best thing a person could do to a tractor(tied with a loader).

Trailer... Like I say, I use it for all sorts of stuff. Lotta money though. But very versatile.

Has anyone rented a U-haul car-hauler trailer for carrying their CUT?

My thinking being for a reasonable daily charge of under $50, it would cover a lot of trips vs. purchasing a 7000# car-hauler trailer for a couple grand (dual axles, electric brakes).