TRUCK AND TRAILER TEAM.

[JB4310]

WHICH ONE WOULD YOU PICK

I came across these 2 trailers.
Used 2007 16' tilt trailer dual brakes
$2000.

New 18'7'' dove tail car hauler $2400.

Your OP you wanted an 18 footer, can't beat the car hauler for cars, maybe tractors and some equipment.

The tilt beds are all the rage now for contractors who are taking equipment off and on everyday, not having to deal with ramps is nice.

I'm still looking for a decent used 5 ton equipment trailer, for a reasonable price, been scouring Craigslist and other classified ads. The car haulers are usually a little cheaper but I'd rather have the full wood deck and for my expected occasional use I don't mind dealing with the ramps.

Good luck, JB.

 

[LBrown59]

Your OP you wanted an 18 footer, can't beat the car hauler for cars, maybe tractors and some equipment.

The tilt beds are all the rage now for contractors who are taking equipment off and on everyday, not having to deal with ramps is nice.

I'm still looking for a decent used 5 ton equipment trailer, for a reasonable price, been scouring Craigslist and other classified ads.
The car haulers are usually a little cheaper but I'd rather have the full wood deck and for my expected occasional use I don't mind dealing with the ramps.

Good luck, JB.

This car hauler has a full wood deck.

 

[scoutcub]

LB59:
(my future neighbor)
I'll give you the benefit of my experience to further complicate your decision.
I have a 2006 F-350 diesel dually usually pulling a 24' equipment 14K trailer. I've added an extra leaf to the pack, a superhitch, and goodyear air bags. I've had my 4000 lb camper in the bed (5000 bed capacity) pulling my small 7X12' loaded trailer with no problem. I've had 4 compact tractors on the 24' trailer for a 600 mile trip with absolutely no problem. (about 18K trailer& load) The deckover is 8' wide, and sits around 32-34" inches off the ground, with a solid reinforced ramp in the back. (easy load & offload) I've got it chipped, and amsoiled throughout, it gets 11-12 mpg loaded, 15-16 empty. Obviously rides better with a load, but very comfortable/manageable without.
Sounds like you don't need/want the dually, so f-250 diesel sound up your alley...6.4 is worse than the 6.0 for mileage, and 7.3 beats the 6.0. Depends on how far back you want to go, and what kind of mileage you're willing to accept. Carefully consider the 03/04 6.0's, they had the issues. Good luck and have fun shopping!

 

[George2615]

Which trailer do you like the best?

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I don't know but I'm starting to get the feeling that putting a truck and trailer together is going to be no easy task.

Of my trailers I have used the 20' tilt bed the most. In fact I recently sold my goose neck deck over because I didn't have enough use for it. Only have the tilt bed by H&H now and it does all I need it to do. No ramps to worry about either.

As far as the 2 you posted, Its a toss up. I like having a tilt bed but I also like having a larger trailer. Mine has removable fenders makes for easier side loading and no ramps to worry about.

 

[JohnDeere4300]

1*I understand this but how would you load something like this little building that is wider than the space between your fenders?

Had I had a trailer like I'm talking about back in Nov. when I bought this building I could have hauled it myself and saved the 150 i paid to have this truck deliver it.

Sorry LB,

Could not get back to this.

I lost my only brother to a accident.

 

[farmboy12]

LB-
Why are you worried about loading from the side? You can always drive up the ramps to drop your load...


Kyle

 

[Diamondpilot]

Sorry LB,

Could not get back to this.

I lost my only brother to a accident.

Sorry to hear about your brother.

Chris

 

[JB4310]

Sorry LB,

Could not get back to this.

I lost my only brother to a accident.

OMG, I'm so sorry,

You have my deepest sympathy.
JB.

 

[LBrown59]

Of my trailers I have used the 20' tilt bed the most. In fact I recently sold my goose neck deck over because I didn't have enough use for it. Only have the tilt bed by H&H now and it does all I need it to do. No ramps to worry about either.
As far as the 2 you posted, Its a toss up. I like having a tilt bed but I also like having a larger trailer.
Mine has removable fenders makes
for easier side loading and
no ramps to worry about.

I like the removable fender idea, but it still leaves the wheels above the bed floor.
That's what attracts me to a tilt bed.

 

[LBrown59]

LB-
Why are you worried about loading from the side? You can always drive up the ramps to drop your load...
Kyle

Which is exactly what I'm trying to avoid having to do.
Loading and unloading with the tractor on the ground is much safer than running up and down ramps with a loader full of stuff.