Trailering thy Tractor

g42guy · Oct 22, 2003

OK, I got a shot at a Ford 2N. Web sites have it weighing in at 2300-2500lbs.
I have a "single axle" trailer with 3500lb rating and a small SUV rated at 3500lb towing.

Now I know this may not be the best solution, but by the numbers it looks like it is within the limits. It is for one trip of about 225 miles.

Opinions???!!!!

Egon · Oct 22, 2003

What kind of roads and speeds will you be travelling?

Does the trailer have brakes?

Egon

jpr62902 · Oct 22, 2003

How much does the trailer weigh?

fgross335_2210 · Oct 22, 2003

I think you'd be better off renting a 2-axle trailer with brakes if this a "once-only" trip. If you're on flat terrain and you keep your speed at 55 and keep overdrive turned off, your SUV can probably handle the load, especially this time of year with cooler air temperatures helping keep your engine and trans cool.

DavidJ · Oct 22, 2003

Even if the trailer weighs 1000 lbs you're still in the towing range of your vehicle. Be careful and drive way ahead of you and the guy in front of you and you'll be fine.

g42guy · Oct 22, 2003

Hiways, 55-65, but would most likley keep it down around 55mph.

No, trailer does not have brakes.

Don't know how much the trailer weighs. It is a pretty standard design 6.5'x12' with a ramp and 2"x10" plank floar.

Turfman · Oct 22, 2003

I have done something similar, with a Kubota B9200 and a two axle light duty trailer. The distance was short and I will NEVER do it again. The trailer had been used to haul hay so I know I was not over the limit on it, but I was way too close for comfort. Borrow or rent a proper two axle trailer and enjoy the trip. That distance is a long way to go while wondering if you are going to create an accident.

Egon · Oct 22, 2003

No trailer brakes. A load that probably weighs almost as much as the SUV.

Best to think of some other means of transportation. It may cost more but be cheaper in the long/ or is short run.

Egon

g42guy · Oct 22, 2003

Thanks guy's. I have decided to hire it done if I do purchase the tractor.

Phred · Oct 22, 2003

I think thats the right call....
but just to add one point, I think you would have a tongue weight problem.

Big difference between a single axel and a double axel trailer as far as tongue weight. That load on a single axel trailer would likely exceed the 500 lbs rating of most hitches.

Fred