Who owns BX25 + Dump trailer?

flienlow · Sep 13, 2015

I have been doing some reading on trailering a BX25TLB. It seems that the perfect trailer is about a 16' car type trailer.
That is fine, but its not going to work for me. I currently own a 5X10 Landscape trailer. I love it. Its the prefect size for me.

BUT IT DON'T DUMP!

AND I HAVE UNLOADED IT AT THE DUMP FOR THE LAST TIME! ....Yes, I am getting old, fat, and lazy.

Nor will it haul my BX

What I need:

What I need is the smallest possible dump trailer, that will accommodate my BX25 and the new F150 I bought to pull it.

What I will use it for:

I own several properties in my local area. It will be pretty rare that I will actually need to haul the BX to them, but will need to nonetheless. Some of our rental have big yards, and I am done trying to mow the with a push mower. So the trailer needs to accommodate a future MMM. I also need to do landscape projects such as french drains and such where I haul the BX, dig a trench and self import material.
We also tend to Buy properties on occasion that need cleaning up and tractor work. - Hence my needs.

I know that a 7X14 would probably be the best choices of trailer, but the guy at the trailer place said not to buy that big of a trailer with the F150 and I tend to agree with him. Not only that, but those trailers takes up a lot of real estate. Its simply to big for my needs.

I have seen a few folks that use a 10' dump trailer. The owners seems to be ok with it, but it seems like the Internet rally's against them citing safety concerns. To be honest, I am considering a 6X10 with 10,000 axles, but wondering if a 6X12 would be the smarter choice?

Jj1479 · Sep 13, 2015

flienlow said:
I have been doing some reading on trailering a BX25TLB. It seems that the perfect trailer is about a 16' car type trailer. That is fine, but its not going to work for me. I currently own a 5X10 Landscape trailer. I love it. Its the prefect size for me. BUT IT DON'T DUMP! AND I HAVE UNLOADED IT AT THE DUMP FOR THE LAST TIME! ....Yes, I am getting old, fat, and lazy. Nor will it haul my BX What I need: What I need is the smallest possible dump trailer, that will accommodate my BX25 and the new F150 I bought to pull it. What I will use it for: I own several properties in my local area. It will be pretty rare that I will actually need to haul the BX to them, but will need to nonetheless. Some of our rental have big yards, and I am done trying to mow the with a push mower. So the trailer needs to accommodate a future MMM. I also need to do landscape projects such as french drains and such where I haul the BX, dig a trench and self import material. We also tend to Buy properties on occasion that need cleaning up and tractor work. - Hence my needs. I know that a 7X14 would probably be the best choices of trailer, but the guy at the trailer place said not to buy that big of a trailer with the F150 and I tend to agree with him. Not only that, but those trailers takes up a lot of real estate. Its simply to big for my needs. I have seen a few folks that use a 10' dump trailer. The owners seems to be ok with it, but it seems like the Internet rally's against them citing safety concerns. To be honest, I am considering a 6X10 with 10,000 axles, but wondering if a 6X12 would be the smarter choice?

6x10 will work. Loader out over the front an backhoe swung to the side. But if you can justify the cost for the extra 2' not only for the Kubota but for more material hauling capacity that would be the way to go an would be my choice.

coreshot · Sep 14, 2015

We have a 12 foot and a 14 foot dump trailer. The 12 foot will fit my BX24, but I have to put the BH to the side. I don't like to do that, prefer the BH to be pinned in place when I'm towing. 14 footer, the loader sits flat on the deck with the BH pinned straight back. MUCH better setup.

In my opinion this is what you need.

PJ Trailers - 83" Low Pro Dump (DL)

14 foot, low sides that the BX will be able to dump material over...

4300 lb. empty, BX will be around 2600 with the BH for a total weight of 7K give or take. I think the new F150 will be fine. It's available in a gooseneck too. My new dump trailer will be the 16 foot version of this in a GN.

radioman · Sep 14, 2015

It's there a reason why you can't own more then one trailer besides cost of registration and space for both trailers? And why can't you tow a 16 footer with f150? If I can afford it,I'd have a 6 or 8 footer dump and 16 landscape. This way the landscape is used for bx only mowing, transporting and dump small as possible for more capacity instead of length taking away how much you can tow with 150 Ford

flienlow · Sep 14, 2015

radioman said:
It's there a reason why you can't own more then one trailer besides cost of registration and space for both trailers? And why can't you tow a 16 footer with f150? If I can afford it,I'd have a 6 or 8 footer dump and 16 landscape. This way the landscape is used for bx only mowing, transporting and dump small as possible for more capacity instead of length taking away how much you can tow with 150 Ford

It's primarily due to space and need. I don't have the space (or the want) to store more than 1 trailer. I also don't need a trailer(s) everyday. Heck, my trailer sits unused a lot. Worth its weight in gold when used, but still not used a whole lot. Therefore, I want something that will suffice most of my needs. Recapping: Smallest dump trailer possible, will haul bx, and light material handing.

flienlow · Sep 14, 2015

coreshot said:
We have a 12 foot and a 14 foot dump trailer. The 12 foot will fit my BX24, but I have to put the BH to the side. I don't like to do that, prefer the BH to be pinned in place when I'm towing. .

Thank you for your advice. I looked at this exact trailer over the weekend. Its bigger than it looks!!

Scrambler82 · Sep 14, 2015

Just my opinion... and I have a lot of them, if the 5x10 works for you in capacity and moving the tractor why go bigger !

If it works don't fix it !

Also, IMHO, as narrow as possible would be my choice.

I would need at minimum of a 6' wide, not sure how my Max 28 would fit 10' in length but somewhere around that would be best.

I would get the smallest trailer I could fit the tractor on, get the dump and get a little heavier load capacity.

Johnkn · Sep 14, 2015

A new F150 with max tow will pull more than 12k lbs. Do yourself a favor and get at least a 14' dump trailer, you won't be sorry. I purchased a new BX25 and Sure Trac 14' dump trailer last fall and they complement each other very well. While the trailer is rated at 14k lbs, that doesn't mean you need to load it that heavy. Ps. Don't forget to get a grapple for the BX, you can quickly load the trailer, haul to the dump, and put a big smile on your face when you push the button on the wireless remote and watch everything shoot out the back of the trailer. You won't be sorry.

flienlow · Sep 14, 2015

Johnkn said:
A new F150 with max tow will pull more than 12k lbs. Do yourself a favor and get at least a 14' dump trailer, you won't be sorry. I purchased a new BX25 and Sure Trac 14' dump trailer last fall and they complement each other very well. While the trailer is rated at 14k lbs, that doesn't mean you need to load it that heavy. Ps. Don't forget to get a grapple for the BX, you can quickly load the trailer, haul to the dump, and put a big smile on your face when you push the button on the wireless remote and watch everything shoot out the back of the trailer. You won't be sorry.

I have the max tow package but it is only rated at 10,200. How wide is your trailer?
I didnt forget the grapple either!!

dragoneggs · Sep 15, 2015

Hey Neighbor, i have the same set up and needs as you... BX25D and F150. Want a small dump trailer that will haul my tractor if necessary but more often to haul a few yards of whatever for easy dumping. I am getting old and lazy like you I guess. That Sure Trac 14' sure looks pretty. Thanks to Johnkn for posting. Will have to research that one. Honestly one of the big reasons not to pull the trigger is my bro in laws. They will think my BX is a free rental.