I recently purchased a BX2670-1 and needed to transport it between my father's house and my house. I checked the weight on the tractor + loader (~2100lbs) and the capacity of similar trailers (2995lbs and the trailer probably weighs 900lbs) as I bought my trailer used so it had no rating, and this combo is right at the limit weight wise. I transported the deck and the box blade on the trailer, but on a second trip. The tractor and the loader fit, but it was a tight fit to keep a decent weight distribution. I wanted to post this as other people have asked if the BX will fit on a 10' single axle trailer. It will if that's all you have to use. I only hauled it a few miles, and it pulled fine, I just don't think I would haul it this way for a long trip. Also, I know the front straps should have been further back to hold the tractor "down", and I'm sure I committed other hualing offenses.
Update on page 3 and below.
Just wanted to update this post to answer some questions.
The trailer has a 2-3/8" diameter axle, so it's rated for 3500lbs. What I meant to say is that I didn't have a sticker on the trailer providing it's capacity, like 2990 lbs.
Tires are rated for 1700-1800 lbs each.
Trailers with load ratings under 3000 lbs don't require brakes.
The tractor weighs 1466lbs and the loader weighs 620lbs per Kubota. Total of 2086lbs.
As others noted the trailer probably weighs 500-700lbs.
As noted the Xterra is a body on frame SUV, just like a truck, and is rated to tow 5000 lbs. The capacity of the tow vehicle exceeds the trailer + load by almost double.
The Xterra has large brakes that didn't feel overloaded by the trailer.
The trailer is pitched up, but only because the receiver is located high on the tow vehicle, and the ball was mounted above the bracket. It could be flipped over to level out the load.
There was sufficient tongue weight as the rear shocks were loaded, and the load never bounced or tracked poorly.
I normally pull this trailer with a Hyundai Santa Fe that's FWD and rated for 3500lbs towing and it's never had a problem towing. I chose to use the Xterra because it's rated for a little more capacity and it's a body on frame RWD SUV.
I appreciate the concern, but trailers and vehicles have load ratings that are determined by their design and capacity. Neither the load on the trailer or the tow vehicle were exceeded in this instance. I understand a double axle 16' trailer might make it easier and have a higher safety factor, but that trailer can also haul a full sized truck that weighs over 5000lbs.
Update on page 3 and below.
Just wanted to update this post to answer some questions.
The trailer has a 2-3/8" diameter axle, so it's rated for 3500lbs. What I meant to say is that I didn't have a sticker on the trailer providing it's capacity, like 2990 lbs.
Tires are rated for 1700-1800 lbs each.
Trailers with load ratings under 3000 lbs don't require brakes.
The tractor weighs 1466lbs and the loader weighs 620lbs per Kubota. Total of 2086lbs.
As others noted the trailer probably weighs 500-700lbs.
As noted the Xterra is a body on frame SUV, just like a truck, and is rated to tow 5000 lbs. The capacity of the tow vehicle exceeds the trailer + load by almost double.
The Xterra has large brakes that didn't feel overloaded by the trailer.
The trailer is pitched up, but only because the receiver is located high on the tow vehicle, and the ball was mounted above the bracket. It could be flipped over to level out the load.
There was sufficient tongue weight as the rear shocks were loaded, and the load never bounced or tracked poorly.
I normally pull this trailer with a Hyundai Santa Fe that's FWD and rated for 3500lbs towing and it's never had a problem towing. I chose to use the Xterra because it's rated for a little more capacity and it's a body on frame RWD SUV.
I appreciate the concern, but trailers and vehicles have load ratings that are determined by their design and capacity. Neither the load on the trailer or the tow vehicle were exceeded in this instance. I understand a double axle 16' trailer might make it easier and have a higher safety factor, but that trailer can also haul a full sized truck that weighs over 5000lbs.
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