BX25D Trailer Advice

[PCaccamo]

Hello...First Post....

I picked up a 2013 BX25D last summer and am in love. I am shopping for an aluminum trailer. As my tractor is out at my cottage (and I can’t get to it for a month) I am wondering what all would suggest for a trailer in terms of length?
It has a loader bucket and backhoe.

12’ vs 14’? (I don’t want to overdue the length of trailer)
3500 lb axel or dual 3500’s (7000 lbs)?

Many thanks,

Paul

 

[bucktail]

Guessing here that the trailer is to haul the BX and not to pull with the BX. I'd go at least 14 on the trailer length. You want to have room to balance the load, not just to be able to fit the tractor and implements on it. I'd also go with tandem axles. They ride smoother and you'll probably want them for the length of the trailer you want.

I'm not a fan of aluminum. I prefer the bending and fatigue characteristics of steel along with the price, but aluminum is lighter.

 

[dirtydeed]

I'd go with 14' dual axle (with brakes) for sure. Not sure what you pull with, but some extra length will ensure that you can get the correct tongue weight. If you were to go shorter, you can also turn the hoe a bit sideways if needed.

I have a 16' 7K that I used for my BX23 when I had a landscaping business. It worked well but was maybe a tad overkill for the BX23. I now use it for the B2650 and it's JUST long enough if I turn the hoe sideways.

 

[nick2010tundra]

I think you would be far better off with a steel or steel galvanized trailer with dual axles and at least 14 foot. I personally have a 16 tandem galvanized and love it. If your worried about moving it around, don't forget your BX is the perfect tool, I just use the loader and hook the chains to a hook in the bucket and pick it up. Good luck and remember your BX weighs more than a 3500 lb axle can handle, so either a 5k axle or dual 3500.

 

[PCaccamo]

Great point about the balancing for proper tongue weight. I am looking at aluminum because I drive a Tacoma and total weight is a concern. I will likely only haul the tractor 2/3 times per year between cottage and home.

I am sold on 14’ now. I am also sold on dual axels as I want this trailer to also haul building materials, my snowmobile and my quad from time to time.

I currently have individual trailers to all of these things and am sick of my property being full to single use trailers.

I am having the trailer fabricated to spec and will keep ya posted. Of course, if there is any other advice...send it along.




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[85Hokie]

Hello...First Post....

I picked up a 2013 BX25D last summer and am in love. I am shopping for an aluminum trailer. As my tractor is out at my cottage (and I can***8217;t get to it for a month) I am wondering what all would suggest for a trailer in terms of length?
It has a loader bucket and backhoe.

12***8217; vs 14***8217;? (I don***8217;t want to overdue the length of trailer)
3500 lb axel or dual 3500***8217;s (7000 lbs)?

Many thanks,

Paul

As others have said - 14' min - brakes on one axle min.

I have that exact setup, works well, has nice balance .......but, and this is not a deal breaker, I have to swing the backhoe to one side to get the gate to close.

16' is ideal and the best method but a 14 will do.

WOULD NOT get a single axle for any reason

 

[bearskinner]

I carry my BX25D on a 16’ dual axle utility trailer. It will certainly fit on a 14’ trailer, but what you may want to consider is the backhoe arm sticks out quite a bit, and I like keeping mine above the trailer ( with a strap while towing) instead of slightly off the back. For future use, a 16’, even with light axles, could haul cars, dimensional lumber, etc later on down the road. Also thinking about resale, it is probably one of the most popular sizes ( for good reason) and a less expensive steel trailer would sell quicker than a more expensive aluminum one.
I believe you would be much better off with a trailer sway controller, heavier trailer tires, a HD rated tow ball, and dual axle brakes.

 

[PCaccamo]

As others have said - 14' min - brakes on one axle min.



I have that exact setup, works well, has nice balance .......but, and this is not a deal breaker, I have to curl the backhoe to one side to get the gate to close.



16' is ideal and the best method but a 14 will do.



WOULD NOT get a single axle for any reason

Thanks for this. The trailer I am having built has a gate that will fold ‘inwards’ and outwards so I will have some flexibility with hoe.


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[Slomo928]

I just purchased an eighteen foot dual axle with brakes on both for the same tractor. My decision was based on the overall length of the tractor with the FEL mounted and a bush hog attached to the TPH. That setup measured sixteen feet. The remaining two feet of trailer is the beaver tail. This set up leaves room to place the grapple in the front of the trailer to the side. The balance is good and the trailer rides smoothly. I purchased my steel trailer (wood deck) directly from the Kaufman factory in NC. It was very reasonablably priced and the build quality is excellent.

 

[Russell King]

Consider the ramps having some type of foot/support to hold up the rear of the trailer when driving up onto the deck.

Look at some videos about lifting rear of truck with the trailer.

Tandems are less prone to the problem


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[PCaccamo]

Good advice. I will discuss this with manufacturer.


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[jmf78]

Had it happen when loading my BX onto a trailer. That was a real Oh sh*t moment. A couple of sections of 4x4's placed under the tail end of the trailer fixed that problem.