Looking for a trailer for BX23

[PA452]

For those with experience, what length trailer is ideal for the BX23 and similar models?

I'd like to keep the trailer on the smaller side without going too small for the tractor. I'd be pulling with a Tacoma (6500# tow rating), and actually I'm still researching whether that's really practical. I know the Kubota weighs roughly 2700# with FEL and BH.

I'd also like to be able to use this trailer to haul small quantities of stone, dirt, sand, firewood, mulch, etc.. So I'm going to be looking for something with some short walls or removable walls.

 

[bcp]

Get a common 16ft 7000lb trailer, any style, so you won't have parts hanging off. You can move the tractor a bit for balance. And you can carry 16ft lumber easily.

Bruce

 

[DBCSteve]

Get a common 16ft 7000lb trailer, any style, so you won't have parts hanging off. You can move the tractor a bit for balance. And you can carry 16ft lumber easily.

Bruce

I agree entirely. I tow our 16-foot double axle equipment trailer with a 2007 Tacoma Double Cab, and they are a good combo. I have a brake controller on the Tacoma and brakes on both axles, and haul firewood in addition to my L3400 and implements (not all at the same time!). Since my trailer weighs 2,000 lb, I try to keep my loads below 3,500 lb to get an extra margin of safety. For short towing on flat ground I will go up to 6,000 lb total. As others have noted in other threads, "towing capacity" is more about braking than towing vehicle horsepower, so a brake controller and trailer brakes are essential.

Might not be necessary for OTT readers, but equipment maintenance -- especially for trailers -- is critical. I get axle service (grease and brake check) every two years, and regularly check the wiring myself. A loaded trailer with non-functioning brakes is not a good thing.

 

[85Hokie]

Min. 14' double axle.

16' is better for sure! Brakes are a must......

 

[aeronutt]

Do a quick search on here for recent similar threads. You'll find a lot of good advice on choosing a trailer. Previous replies above are spot-on. You will never regret having a 16 foot utility trailer with brakes on both axles. You might look for one with stake pockets that take a 2x4 so you can make your own removable side boards. It's handy being able to forklift a pallet onto the front of the trailer from the side. That's why my trailer doesn't have welded side rails.

 

[skeets]

16 footer duel axles with brakes it aint cheap but it be more better,,,big time

 

[PA452]

Thanks for the advice guys! It all seems logical to me, I'm going to be looking for a 16' trailer.

 

[WELD]

My ideal trailer for what you were saying would be a dump style trailer, high sides like 2'. long enough that you can throw the tractor into it. take it to a location, load a pile of stone of loam into it, push it to the front and fit the tractor and loader right back in behind it. opens up a lot of possibilities.

 

[WFM]

One word.....Aluminum....