Transporting a BX22 ?

[Anonymous Poster]

Looking a trailers to transport a BX22. Looking at a 10' trailer single axel, 3500 LBS capacity with a tilt bed. With a 10' trailer would need to raise the FEL to get on trailer. The dealer says they transport them this way. I'm conerned about the FEL raised and how much weight might be behund the axel. A second option is a 12 ' trailer, single axel, 3500 lbs capacity but no tilt bed. This would require ramps to get on and off. Would I have a problem with the Hoe hitting the ground as I'm going up the ramps? Both trailer beds are 20'' off the ground. What is better loading with ramps or a tilt bed?

 

[RobS]

I don't know the weight of a BX22 but a single axle 3500 pound trailer seems light. Most guys on this board recommend a dual axle trailer for the added safety and stability. Also, the axle rating has to support the weight of the trailer itself so your carrying capacity will be somewhat less than that.

I've got an 18' 7000 pound car hauler for my tractor and it works great for my tractor. The last two feet are a dovetail and it has five foot ramps. No problem getting on/off and I've had a hoe on it as well.

Of course the other consideration is what you're pulling it with. Just like you don't want to overload your trailer, you don't want to overload your tow vehicle /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Mark_in_NH]

I have to agree with Rob.
I know a BX22 isn't a huge / heavy tractor, but I don't know as I would trust it to a single 3500 lb. axeled trailer.

 

[surfran]

I have a similar issue I am wrestling with for my new BX1800. I have a 6 1/2' x 10' utility trailer with drop gate. It is a 3000 lb (~2300lb payload). I brought my new BX home last Sunday with FEL and Rear Grass catcher. It isn't long enough. I am struggling with new trailer or not being able to trailer with FEL in future. I have two properties about 100 miles apart and trailer every weekend in the summer at least to cut grass. So I am either upsizing trailer, fixing my Cub 1811 to take to my other property or just renting bigger trailer for few times I might need the FEL there to work on things............oh so many options, so little money to do!!!

Bottom line, I do not believe the 10' is a good way to go. But here is a picture of how I loaded mine to bring home (only 2 miles). The weight distribution was not correct, so I would not want to have tried a long distance (I didn't go over 40 MPH).

Hope this may help.

 

[surfran]

Here is another one showing it coming off trailer. The drop gate is a nice feature for loading/unloading and I much prefer it over ramps. You never have to worry are you on the edge of the ramp....

 

[r0GuE]

Surfran,
I have been looking for some good photos of the BX bagger with no luck. Since I see that you have one in this last post, could I bother you to post or e-mail me a few shots from different angles. the Kubota site is horribly deficient in photos, and no dealers have any around here. Also, (off topic for the post), what do you think of it? Work great? Easy to empty? Does the chute detach from thhe deck easy? I was wondering that because the doors to most sheds are 6 foor (72") and the spec states 73" with the bagger on.
Big thanks in advance if you can guide me a bit on the bagger pros and cons.

 

[rock]

rogue,

Check out the thread "Describe the grass collection system"
in this forum. It was started by Diesel! on 10/29/01 so keep that in mind when you search for it.

I have the bagger and in that thread I took a few pictures of it. Although after review they appear to be mostly of the chute mechanism.

If you don't see the information you want or need let me know and we can start a new thread and I'll answer all your questions. I'd say I'll respond personally, however some other folks may be interested as well so a new thread may be worth while. However, if it is pictures you want you may have to wait a few weeks until I hook it up for spring lawn maintainence.

I've had two years of use with it so far so I have a fair amount of expereince with it. I had the same frustrations when looking. Dealer never sold one, and the Kubota site has little to no info on it.

-- Rock

 

[Steven]

I have a bx22 and my trailer has a 16' deck and daul axles with brakes on all four wheels the bx22 takes up about 14' of that trailer, I would not atempt to transport it on a 10' single axle for any great distance. with bucket in the air you are raising the center of gravity of tractor and trailer this could cause problems. Protect your investment in the tractor and get the right trailer for it. My dealer recommended nothing smaller than 14' and dual axles make it track better while being towed it wants to stay in a straight line with no sway. I am not sure of how much trailering you will be doing but I do a lot back and forth to my other house at highway speeds with no problems.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

My understanding is that a BX is pretty small, so I thought you should have no problem. But then you mentioned a loader. That would be pushing a 10' trailer, small tractor or not.

Then later you mention a hoe - backhoe???? No way on a 10' trailer, doesn't matter if the tractor is small. You won't be able to balance it properly.

Figure out the total weight, and please tell us _everything_ you are going to put on the trailer. But even if the tractor, loader, hoe, & trailer are just barely under the GVW of the trailer, 10' is not big enough.

You need a tandem & 14-16' if you plan on trailering that setup more than 2 times. Ramps work, fold-down or dovetail is better of course.

--->Paul

 

[Will_C]

I hate to tell you the same as others have, but you definitely need a 16' tandem. I haul my BX2200 on a 6.5'x12' single axle, but I would not want to haul anymore than that. I'm not sure of the weight, but your hoe must be at least 500 pounds extra weight. My weight with the Tractor, FEL and MMM is about 2100lbs.
Will