Utility Trailers

[TMAC]

Just previously purchased 44 acres and have done some research on the TC35DA's. Posted a thread a few weeks ago and some of you fellers were kind enough to give me some help on the hydro vs. geared issue. Now that I have made up my mind, I am getting closer to buying this dream machine. I was curious about maybe purchasing a utility trailor someday and was wondering what would be the most affordable but reliable trailor to use to haul a TC35DA w/(FEL).

I have looked at some trailers just thought I would maybe find someone who has some experience with this issue. I have an F-150 and I know this is not enough truck for the job, but my father has a Dodge 2500 Cummins that I would be able to use on occasion.

Any help on this subject or reference web site or dealers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Rip]

For "just" the TC-35 w/FEL a generic 16 ft tandem axle 7000 GVW 77" Wide wooden flat deck (deck in between fenders) with removable ramps should work fine, and "may" still be within the limits of your F-150 depending on your actual total weight. (Don't forget brakes for Both axles, plus a controller properly set up.)

If you think you may want to haul the tractor plus other implements such as a bush hog or box blade or such, then it may be best to step up to a 10,000 GVW trailer in the 18 to 20' range either in basic flat bed or dove tail w/flip-up ramps. This will require a heavy duty 3/4 ton series PU or better to pull.

For occasional use, most any brand one of your local trailer dealers handles should be satisfactory. Even the low price ones (around $2K for a 16') use standard brand-name axles, tires, brakes, coupler, etc. Better ones will use more than one coat of paint, better deck lumber (by the way, steel decks get slippery when wet), protect the electrical wiring better, and pay more attention to detail.

The heavy duty "contractor" models are built heavier all around even within a weight rating (which is largely based on the axles and tires) to withstand frequent use and abuse and rough roads. These can run almost twice $$ a basic trailer.

There are many, many brands out there, and many are made by small outfits and sold only in certain regions. A dealer local to you that has been around for a number of years will be you best assurance of getting a reasonable unit.

Rip

 

[TMAC]

Thanks Rip,

Appreciate your response. I just got thinking of how nice it would eventually be once I get a tractor hopefully(TC35DA) to be able to load it up and transfer it to my fathers property or maybe even do a couple of side jobs once in awhile for someone locally or family and friends. Plus the benefit of being able to take it to the dealer quicker for scheduled maintenance and stopping by the fuel station on these occasions to fill the tank up. Of course I think about a lot of nice things that sometimes I don't need. But it sure would be efficient to have. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

How much is the fee to have NH come and pick-up a persons tractor for the 50hr maintenance service or do they only charge you for unscheduled maintenance, pickup and delivery? /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[Rip]

Dealer charges for warranty and non-warranty service and repair pick-ups and delivery varies from dealer to dealer. Some have built in some cost for such services into their sales price while others feel they have to be ultra competitive up front, and do not include these costs.

Many others will determine what if anything to charge on a case by case basis. You will just have to ask your prospective dealer what his policy is. Even the cost for the first routine service is sometimes a parts-and-material only deal, or may include normal shop labor rates.

As far as I know, this is really a dealer determined policy, and not a brand or manufacturer dictated policy.

It is nice to have your own trailer though for all the reasons you mentioned. A basic one should work fine as long as you accurately figure the load. Even if you have a number of impliments however, realisticly you may not need to transport them all at once. Just don't add that "one more piece" to the trip to your dads place if your trailer and truck should not handle it.

Good luck and enjoy your new purchase(s),

Rip

 

[TMAC]

Yeah, I guess I'll just have to see what the dealer has to offer for delivery and pick up. Didn't exactly know how all that delivery and pick up worked. I figured they might charge a person either way. Especially after the initial delivery of the machine when you purchase it.

That is what I was thinking about the extra implements. I'll just haul them separately. A couple trips would not be that big of a deal for the distance I will usually have to travel to get to my old man's house.

Thanks again Rip

 

[Rip]

TMAC,

One web site you can look at for trailers is:

www.trailersforless.com

I have never bought from them, but they have quite a few models with specs you can look over to get a feel for what is out there. They also handle BigTex, which is a decent widely sold brand.

Good luck,
Rip

 

[Soundguy]

I agree with the others.. a tandem axle trailer with treated wood deck. and a 30hp ( or lower ) tractor on a full sized pickup should be fine. Get a trailer with electric brakes.. and get your truck wired for the controller.. if it doesn't already have the option plug for it under the dash.

Soundguy