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Hauling the CUT - need trailer
For that kind of money, it seems that you're looking for a nice used one.
Would suggest a 16 ft. minimum length tandem flat bed with 2 5/16 ball and electric brakes.
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Hauling the CUT - need trailer
I'm renting out my 18 ft. triple axle trailer to the shop and it is hauling a skid steer everyday along with an extra pair of forks and PHD plus miscellanous fence materials (fence company). It's gross GVW is something like 11,900lbs. New it was a $3,500.00 trailer and has no fenders.
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Hauling the CUT - need trailer
Iowafun:
I'm not familar with any of the brands.
1. You will want ramps as you described for loading heavy equipment.
2. A beaver tail is nice also if you have a MMM with low clearance or something hanging off the back of the 3-point so it don't dig in as you drive on and off.
3. A heavy duty frame like a big "C" frame as Murf mentioned is good or a big box frame. Mine has a 2" x 6" "C" frame which is pretty stout, some are even bigger.
4. You will want standard tires and hubs to keep replacement costs down.
5. The electric brakes should have a small battery box to energize the safety disconnect. If you pull the pin and cable, the brakes should lock. If they don't, the battery may be dead.
6. With the trailer parked on level ground, go back about 25 yards away and look to see if the frame is straight. If you have a good eye, you can notice it. Mine got bent at the shop, when they placed a Roto-Pour (machine that dumps molten metal at the foundry for GM V-8's.)on the right front corner. It still drives and tracks good and is sprung about a 1/2".
7. Most trailers have a bad paint job. If it is nice, it will look bad in a short time.
8. Check out the wiring harness and see if all the lights work. Most generally you will have trouble at some point because of stone chips, mud and moisture.
From your description it looked good, so go for it!
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