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When you get into this weight range you need to check all the components you have. You need trailer brakes. You need 10,000 gvw hitch components, most hitches, recievers and balls are not rated this high. You do not want to pull with a 3500lb 2 inch ball a 10,000 gvw trailer.
If you are pulling regularly I would consider a goose neck trailer. They are easier to pull and manuver.
I have a trailer similar to Dana's. It will handle your tractor but I would not load on too much additional equipment. Once you go beyond this size you need to change out all the other components as most hitches and recievers are not rated that high.
My truck is rated for 12000 gvw but I would need to change recievers and balls to go that high on the bumper. My goose neck is no problem.
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I don't think you will have any problems with the trailer and the weight of the tractor if you look close. You might look at the other my other post to review what you are looking for in a trailer, tires etc. I have hauled a Ford 4000 on mine which is slightly heavier than yours with no problem.
I would look for the 3500lb axels on the trailer. If possible I would buy a trailer with the slide in ramps. My ramps tilt up and with the wind resistance the gas milage is the same unloaded as loaded.
I realize the 5 speed in the Dodge has a flaw. The 5th gear keeper ring is light and sides out necessitating the removal and repair. The truck is drivable but no 5th. I have not had any problems yet. I am not sure what the story is on the 6 speed yet. I guess I don't buy blind.
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Every state is different in term of regulations. I don't even need to register a farm trailer and you can tow a trailer behind a trailer in AL.
With the dove tail on the trailer, you can carry cars on you equipment trailer, but you need to watch loading and unloading as you may high center. You can not have side rails unless removable or you can not get out of the doors.
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Trailer World (chain) had dump trailers from Big Tex and Bri-Mar. You could get a bumper pull with a 16 ft bed for 3.5-4.5K. They had nice tie downs in the box and ramps that slide under the box. The original dump trailer manufacturer's were much more money than that and I would not say better quality than the Bri-Mar.
The Goose neck are nearly 2x that price for the same size. I good equipment tailer, new tires and brakes are some where in the 1.5K range.
Don't go with the light channel landscaping trailers they don't stand up to the weight of tractors.
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