What do you think about this trailer?

mfreund · Oct 30, 2012

This trailer seems to meet my needs. What say the experts??? Should I look for something heavier to haul a Deere 4310? This is a dealer near me.I will be pulling it with a 2500hd Chevy. I know I would like to get brakes on both axles. Anything else?? Thanks for your opinions

.New 2013 18 ' Flatbed Car Trailer W/ Dovetail

Diamondpilot · Oct 30, 2012

This is almost identical to my trailer but mine does not have the beaver tail and my ramps slide in from the rear.

Few things I see are there appears to be no brake away. Also hook up the trailer and make sure you can lower your tailgate withot hitting the tongue jack. Lastly check the coupler. Most 2" are only rated for 5000#. Some are rated for 7500# but not many and it should be stamped. Also make sure your draw bar and 2" ball are also rated.

Chris

CJONE · Oct 31, 2012

The tractor is 3k + implements so if it were me I would go with at least a 10k gvw trailer that could haul 7k or so. I have a 10k trailer and I cannot haul at any speed without the tires getting hot with my tractor and 2 implements. Just a FYI. CJ

kensnelling · Oct 31, 2012

Diamondpilot said:
Lastly check the coupler. Most 2" are only rated for 5000#. Some are rated for 7500# but not many and it should be stamped. Also make sure your draw bar and 2" ball are also rated.

Chris

I've always been under the impression that for a rating over 5000# you had to step up to a 2 5/16" ball and coupler.

Ken

RobertBrown · Oct 31, 2012

The information on the tires is vague at best. To upgrade those is another 350 or more. I don't see anywhere to secure your 3000 lb tractor, does it have tie downs of any kind? Did I miss that?
The price seems reasonable. I'd say it's a good deal from what I can see.
I would want a little more trailer for that tractor....with brakes...on both axles.
Does your machine have a loader? If so are you thinkng of backing it on? Measure your machine and see where this will fall out.

Soundguy · Oct 31, 2012

as DP said.. I have seen the HD couplers.. but way more common to see 5K.

and to add to that. same goes for the tounges.

vast majority of tounges i see are 5k tounges.. not 7.5 or 10 or 12k.

soundguy

Dr Dave · Oct 31, 2012

I would go with a 20 foot for $100, but also upgrade to #5000 axles, brakes on both, you can add the breakaway if they dont offer it.

Dave

crashz · Oct 31, 2012

It might be a little short for what you need. I have a 16' which is too short for me to easily load my JD 770 with loader and 5' bush hog. The tail wheel hangs off, the ramps have to be chained up, and the loader bucket rests on the tongue mounted winch.

Your 4310 is bigger and longer, so if you have a cutter on the back and loader on the front, that trailer will be too short. Could be over weight too.

Diamondpilot · Oct 31, 2012

kensnelling said:
I've always been under the impression that for a rating over 5000# you had to step up to a 2 5/16" ball and coupler.

Ken

Nope

They make a 2" couple and ball that are both rated at 7,500#. I have had quite a few of them.

Chris

jcmseven · Oct 31, 2012

We each have an opinion but to me this trailer will be close to its limit hauling a 4310. You did not mention how your 4310 is spec'd but my 3720 I had with loader, loaded tires, box blade weighed 5200 pounds and it is physically the same size as your 4310. Adding in trailer weight your gross vehicle weight would be a bit close for my comfort. Also, I would spend the extra for the additional length because it is challenging balancing a tractor that size on a trailer that length, especially if the weight is close. It needs better tie down points and I also would favor dual axle brakes but pulling that load behind a 2500 it would not be absolutely necessary since your tow vehicle is so nice.

John M

Pops15 · Oct 31, 2012

If I was in the market for a trailer to haul a tractor I'd be looking for one without a dovetail and at least 20 feet long. Minimum 5000# axles, brakes on both axles, NEW tires, break away brakes, D rings, and a frame more substantial than 5" channel.
That trailer MIGHT barely meet your needs, but IMO something hauling a load as heavy as your tractor should be bigger and heavier duty.

Soundguy · Oct 31, 2012

you don't like DT / BT?

Pops15 · Oct 31, 2012

Soundguy said:
you don't like DT / BT?

Nope. I'd rather have the extra 2' as usable trailer deck and use longer ramps. And yes, I'm aware how heavy those longer ramps can be.

I use my trailers for more than hauling tractors so the DT would just be wasted for those uses.

Soundguy · Oct 31, 2012

i guess it really does depend on application.. as with tractors.. I have no problem using 4-5' of DT for tires to rest on.. or mowers..

chubby · Oct 31, 2012

If you stop and think about the weights 1000 for loader, 3500 tractor and 1000 6' bushhog and don't for get trailer weight (2500) and you have hit the 10000 gvw fast. I have a 10k gvw 20' long and I am going to purchase a 22-24' tilt bed with 12 to 15K gvw. My dk50 Kioti with loader, grappler, and 6' bushhog hangs 2' off the 20'. And weight has got to close to max. Buy the proper thing for the future, might save you a second purchase doing it right the first time. A premium trailer should have brakes, brakeaway kit, good tires etc the sub-primes are where you get the sub parts.

Diamondpilot · Oct 31, 2012

Pops15 said:
Nope. I'd rather have the extra 2' as usable trailer deck and use longer ramps. And yes, I'm aware how heavy those longer ramps can be.
I use my trailers for more than hauling tractors so the DT would just be wasted for those uses.

I agree. No more DT trailers for me. I like my flat deck and slide in ramps.

Chris

dodge man · Nov 1, 2012

I have a similar trailer, but with ramps that slide in under the back, and a 2 5/16 ball. I think it would work for what you are planning just fine. Everyone wants you to "upgrade" but its your money. If its a trailer you use often, I would upgrade, but if your like me, and only use it on occasion, it would be fine.

Boeing · Nov 1, 2012

This is how I arrived in Virginia. My Saturn did a good job towing until I got to the fully mudded out road. suprise. Observation 1) The trailer is too short at 16 feet. With the bush hog and loader it hangs over about 18".
Observation 2) The single axle brakes were fine.
Observation 3) Since I was on the tractor I couldn't see this but an observer reported that the rear half of the trailer would BEND downward about 4" as the tractor was being loaded......not good.
As someone mentioned it might be better to get a stronger FRAME. I have since used bottle jacks at each rear corner to prevent this bending during loading /unloading.

Dr Dave · Nov 1, 2012

A longer trailer alows you to move equiptment back and forth to adjust tongue weight. After you own a trailer, you will find many uses for it. A longer decktrailer will pull and manuver better when backing.

Dave