Which Style Trailer to Get?

[have_blue]

Sounds like what I need as well. Now only I can find one that will haul 4000 pounds and 25 feet length. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[rmonio]

Unlike Gary, I'm a big proponent of my beavertail 20' 10K trailer. I have the front mounted 10K spring jack, the ramps fit nicely underneath the trailer, the frame is sprayed with Line-X coating (no rust, scratches, or gauges there), the deck is treated, and with the ramp stands in the back, I can backup and on without causing movement or problems.

The price was right, too, so I couldn't complain. This trailer was made by ABU and sold to me through a fellow I met at the Minnesota State Fair who sells trailers in Fergus Falls, MN. I have attached a picture - the difference is mine is Line-X coated and therefore the fenders look a bit different.

Good luck!

-Bob

 

[Junkman]

could you give us a idea of "right price"??????? thanks

 

[HarleyBob]

What about the drop axle and the beavertail? If I get a tilt trailer, do I still want a beavertail? And... do I want a drop axle or is that mainly for loading cars with low clearance. I do not want my ground clearance compromised, in case I am on some rough roads.
I am avoiding ramps, as they will have to be moved between
the front wheels and rear wheels.
Harleybob

 

[Gary_in_Indiana]

<font color="blue"> "If I get a tilt trailer, do I still want a beavertail?" </font>

You really don't need a beavertail with a tilt bed. With the bed tilted the net effect of the beavertail is already there. If anything, something more like a ducktail might be more appropriate. That's what most roll back recovery beds have. If you look closely at them, you'll notice a very slight upward angle on the back few feet of the bed.

 

[Gary_in_Indiana]

<font color="blue"> "one that will haul 4000 pounds and 25 feet length" </font>

What color would you like? /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[johnno]

The tilt is the right way to go. After getting one I will never go back to ramps. Plus, the tilt gives you a lower load angle also which is good for a tractor with a mid mt. mower (I know from experience). My trailer also has the tires outside of the deck which gives you a lower deck which is a plus and in my case, I can use 235's as tires without a problem also, because of the wider axles.
-John

 

[rmonio]

> could you give us a idea of "right price"??????? thanks

Sure. $2200.

-Bob

 

[botaman2]

Lots of variables! Future uses,gvw,costs,tow vehicle,just to name a few.Always if you can,go a little bigger for gvw and length. Loading,go either tilt (most expensive) or ramps. Do not go with wire mesh ramps,reason being they put to much stress on coupler when loading a heavy machine. Equipment trailer ramps have a support leg to take the stress off the coupler when loading. A longer trailer gives you flexability in adjusting tongue weight by repositioning tractor/implement load.Another nice feature to have are "D" rings,nice for running tie down chains through. I haul L3010 Kubota with various implements at times. I have a 10,000 gvw 18' equip. trailer. Also super heavy duty trailers also weigh more,the avg.weight empty is around 2400#-2800# empty.Add the weight of tractor/implement,the weight jumps up quickly,enter the tow vehicle capability.Well just a few facts,good luck in whatever you choose!

 

[farmyid]

I have been wondering if anyone has hauled a tractor on a dump trailer? I was wondering if I could fill several needs and move my 6500lb 6' wide machine on one. Any suggestions? Farmyid