discussion   |   photos   |   email   |   myProfile   |   home          Login Now | Sign Up


Forum Index


New As Posted | Active Subjects



Click to Post a New Message!

Discussion Boards > Active Subjects > Messages as Posted > Trailers Forum

Page [ 1 ] | 2 | 3 | | Next >>
Reply | Pop Up Window Reply | Add PhotoAdd Photo
 10-19-2006, 12:49 Post: 136078
Iowafun

TP Contributor

View my Photos

View my Photos  Pics
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Central Iowa
TractorPoint Premium Member -- 5 Tractors = Very Frequent Poster
Posts: 955

5
Filter by User
 Hauling the CUT - need trailer

Ok, Since I'm moving (sold the house in 2 days), I need a trailer to haul the tractor since the relo company won't do that. I live(d) 6 miles from the dealership so I just drove it there and back. But I'm not driving it the 350 miles to Wisconsin. I could, but cold at this time of year.

I have an F250 diesel so towing is not a problem. I'd like to keep price to $2k if I can. Oh yeah, my brother is looking to buy a skidsteer so the trailer should be able to haul a smaller skidsteer. My tractor is a JD 4310, loader, mmm and attachments. So I'm thinking a 10k GVWR to cover all duties.

Thoughts? Ideas? Suggestions?






Reply to PostReply | Quote Post Reply to PostQuote Reply | Add PhotoAdd Photo




Bookmarks: Digg It | Del.icio.us |
 10-19-2006, 13:15 Post: 136082
yooperpete



View my Photos

View my Photos  Pics
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Northern Michigan
TractorPoint Premium Member -- 5 Tractors = Very Frequent Poster
Posts: 1413

3
Filter by User
 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.






Reply to PostReply | Quote Post Reply to PostQuote Reply | Add PhotoAdd Photo




Bookmarks: Digg It | Del.icio.us |
 10-19-2006, 17:31 Post: 136096
DRankin



View my Photos

View my Photos  Pics
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Northern Nevada
TractorPoint Premium Member -- 5 Tractors = Very Frequent Poster
Posts: 5105

3
Filter by User
 Hauling the CUT - need trailer

Check the potential weight on that skid steer. Even a smallish one can weigh 8000-9000 pounds and be too much for a 10,000 GVW trailer.

I agree that 16 feet is the absolute minimum for your tractor.






Reply to PostReply | Quote Post Reply to PostQuote Reply | Add PhotoAdd Photo




Bookmarks: Digg It | Del.icio.us |
 10-20-2006, 07:25 Post: 136123
Iowafun

TP Contributor

View my Photos

View my Photos  Pics
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Central Iowa
TractorPoint Premium Member -- 5 Tractors = Very Frequent Poster
Posts: 955

5
Filter by User
 Hauling the CUT - need trailer

My brother was looking at skidsteers in the 7k - 8k weight range. So a 10k GSVW trailer isn't quite enough?






Reply to PostReply | Quote Post Reply to PostQuote Reply | Add PhotoAdd Photo




Bookmarks: Digg It | Del.icio.us |
 10-20-2006, 07:42 Post: 136124
JAZAK5



Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: coxsackie,ny
TractorPoint Premium Member -- 5 Tractors = Very Frequent Poster
Posts: 276
 Hauling the CUT - need trailer

Yeah,8,000 lbs on a 10,000 trailer is marginal,12-14,000 and a goose neck is the next best. ++++$$$$$






Reply to PostReply | Quote Post Reply to PostQuote Reply | Add PhotoAdd Photo




Bookmarks: Digg It | Del.icio.us |
 10-20-2006, 08:32 Post: 136126
yooperpete



View my Photos

View my Photos  Pics
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Northern Michigan
TractorPoint Premium Member -- 5 Tractors = Very Frequent Poster
Posts: 1413

3
Filter by User
 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.






Reply to PostReply | Quote Post Reply to PostQuote Reply | Add PhotoAdd Photo




Bookmarks: Digg It | Del.icio.us |
 10-20-2006, 09:01 Post: 136128
DRankin



View my Photos

View my Photos  Pics
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Northern Nevada
TractorPoint Premium Member -- 5 Tractors = Very Frequent Poster
Posts: 5105

3
Filter by User
 Hauling the CUT - need trailer

My 7000 GVW trailer weighs 2000# empty. I'm guessing a 10,000 GVW would weigh about 3000 pounds??

Anyway,(or in this case, anyweigh)do the math first.






Reply to PostReply | Quote Post Reply to PostQuote Reply | Add PhotoAdd Photo




Bookmarks: Digg It | Del.icio.us |
 10-20-2006, 09:52 Post: 136132
Murf



View my Photos

View my Photos  Pics
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada
TractorPoint Premium Member -- 5 Tractors = Very Frequent Poster
Posts: 7054
 Hauling the CUT - need trailer

According to the manufacturer my 18' long 12k. pound trailer has an empty weight of 2,655 lbs. and its built heavy!! It's all C-channel and plate.

For a few bucks more I could have had 14k. pound capacity, but didn't think it necessary. I would think a 12k. trailer with a 10k. payload would be about all the average person would need.

Not that I advocate it in the least, but there is some slack in the "rated" capacities. The DOT or troopers will NOT agree with that philosophy though.

Best of luck.






Reply to PostReply | Quote Post Reply to PostQuote Reply | Add PhotoAdd Photo




Bookmarks: Digg It | Del.icio.us |
 10-20-2006, 13:56 Post: 136140
kthompson



View my Photos

View my Photos  Pics
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: South Carolina
TractorPoint Premium Member -- 5 Tractors = Very Frequent Poster
Posts: 5139

2
Filter by User
 Hauling the CUT - need trailer

Iowafun,

Not what you asked but you might find it simpler to keep the two issues seperate and rent a trailer for your move.

I do wish you well with moving and the relocation.






Reply to PostReply | Quote Post Reply to PostQuote Reply | Add PhotoAdd Photo




Bookmarks: Digg It | Del.icio.us |
 10-20-2006, 14:30 Post: 136142
earthwrks

TP Contributor

View my Photos

View my Photos  Pics
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Home Office in Flat Rock, Michigan
TractorPoint Premium Member -- 5 Tractors = Very Frequent Poster
Posts: 3853

4
Filter by User
 Hauling the CUT - need trailer

Murf I hear you on the DOT...but if Iowa is using it for personal, non-commercial use the DOT leaves them alone and goes for the deep pockets like you an' me--or at least you Laughing out loud (I'm a "non-profit", or it seems tha way sometimes). If you have any kind of "company" lettering on the truck and/or trailer and/or machine like I do you WILL get popped--like I did.

The bro-in-law w/skid steer issue is different than personal hauling if the DOT feels they are making money with it (Alabama DOT-- bless their hearts---says their threshold for "money making" is one dollar). USDOT motor vehicle regulations use the rated capacity of the tires themselves as the initial prime indicator of the trailer's capacity. From there they start looking at the axles (how many lugs provides a rough estimate of the rating).






Reply to PostReply | Quote Post Reply to PostQuote Reply | Add PhotoAdd Photo




Bookmarks: Digg It | Del.icio.us |
Reply | Pop Up Window Reply | Add PhotoAdd Photo


Page [ 1 ] | 2 | 3 | | Next >>

Discussion Boards > Active Subjects > Messages as Posted > Trailers Forum

Thread 136078 Filter by Poster:
beagle 1 | DRankin 3 | earthwrks 4 | Iowafun 5 | JAZAK5 1 | kthompson 2 | Murf 1 | tetloader 2 | wr5evk8jj 1 | yooperpete 3 |

 (advanced search)

Picture of the Day
candoarms

Landscape Maintenance - Elm Tree Removal Minot North Dakota
Elm Tree Removal Minot North Dakota


Unanswered Questions

Gas Generator Weather Protecti
Horse Injured Polyrope Electri
Do electric fences keep out de
Any Peruvian Paso Owners Out T
gas powered post driver
My new born foal is really sic
Trailer Axle
dump trailer blueprints


Active Subjects

Gas Generator Weather Protecti
Went to see Dennis Reis this w
Signs to look for prior to lab
leg injury
Broodmare has welts all over h
Some Christmas Humor For Horse
poles in the ground vs. concre
ever thought about moving?


Hot Topics

new app owner
Some Christmas Humor For Horse
Any Peruvian Paso Owners Out T
Heating a Garage
Gas Generator Weather Protecti
Do electric fences keep out de
gas powered post driver
Trailer Axle


Featured Suppliers

Mountain Creek Labradoodles
      MountainCreekLabradoodles.com





New Forums on Gun Sport Shooting and Hunting -- BarrelPoint.com  New Forums on Horses ManePoint.com
Talk Horses at ManePoint
Hunting + Gun Sports at BarrelPoint



Most Viewed

+ Trailer comes off at 75mph
+ Can Jeep Cherokee Pull My Tractor
+ Used Trailers
+ U-Haul Auto Transport Trailer for CUT
+ Bouncy Trailer
+ Question on axles
+ Auto trailer hoist combo idea Nuts
+ Adding hydraulics to dump trailer
+ Truck VS Trailer
+ TOW VEHICLE

Most Discussion

+ Trailer comes off at 75mph
+ Adding hydraulics to dump trai
+ Bouncy Trailer
+ Truck VS Trailer
+ Looking for off-road dump trai
+ Question on axles
+ Need advice for a trailer for
+ U-Haul Auto Transport Trailer
+ Auto trailer hoist combo idea
+ What CHP told me on transporti

Newest Topics

+ Load Tractor On Flat Bed Truck
+ WILL MY TRUCK PULL THIS
+ Trailer tail light protectors
+ illegal trailer -wheels axles
+ 5 hole pattern 16 inch wheels for trailer
+ Auto trailer hoist combo idea Nuts
+ Need advice for a trailer for hauling a car
+ Trailer wiring help
+ Long battery cables with soldered ends
+ Trailer comes off at 75mph
















Turbochargers for Tractors and Industrial Machines
Cab Glass for Tractors and Industrial Machines

Alternators for Tractors and Industrial Machines
Radiators for Tractors and Industrial Machines

Driveline Components for Tractors and Industrial Machines
Starter Motors for Tractors and Industrial Machines