What Kind of Trailer Do You Use

[Brick]

I need a trailer to transport my B7100 to different work sites. I have a 3/4 ton truck for a tow vehicle. When I purchased the tractor I rented a 6x12 dual axle trailer from U-Haul with a heavy duty fold down gate and surge brakes. I just drove the tractor up the ramp, tied down and drove home. The cost to buy a trailer like the one I rented from U-Haul is beyond my budget.

I am wondering what kind of trailers people are using to transport their smaller tractors. Thanks.

 

[hodge]

I would imagine that you are transporting something else- an implement or two, with the tractor- so knowing that would help.
I have a B7100, and intended to transport my tractor with a tiller and/or a 5' finish mower periodically. I purchased a 5x10 utility trailer, built by the local high school ag shop. It was a feasible way to get a very heavy duty trailer for a very fair price, compared to what they cost at places like Lowe's or TSC. But, I underestimated my needs. With suitcase weights on the front of the tractor, the trailer was too short to haul my tractor with the tiller on. I had to back the tractor on, and hang the tiller over the front of the trailer. I also didn't plan for the finished inside width of the trailer- it was about 2 inches too narrow for my 5' mower. So, I sold the trailer this week, and am shopping for a gooseneck trailer. I have a skid steer now, so the needs are a little different.
Saying all of that, if I were shopping for a bumper pull trailer, I would look for a 6x14. That would give you enough width, and enough length. If you have a loader on the front, 14 foot may not be long enough, if there is also an implement on the rear.
You could check your local high schools or tech schools, to see if they make and sell trailers. In my case, they sell them for the material costs.
You can also shop for a used one- in most cases, a used trailer is fine.
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[Colby]

I use a 20' utility trailer 7000lbs. Just big enough to handle my B3200 with 60" LP rotary cutter.

 

[Eric McCarthy]

Check out Kaufman trailers, they by far have the widest selection of trailer's I've seen in one place. Everything from tag along to 50 to lowboy heavy haul trailer. And by far some of the best prices I've seen on trailers as well. I dont own one myself but I've pulled their 2 and 3 car trailers when I was driving for a transport company.

http://www.kaufmantrailers.com/heavy-equipment-trailer-store/Kaufman-Trailers-Catalog-c36

 

[ipz2222]

I've been searching for a trailer for 2 mnths. Found just what I was looking for this weekend. VERY well built 18 ft dove tail with slide in ramps and 2 axle. $1765 I know your in cal but this guy may be able to give you the name of a distributor of this trailer... 615-395-7555 ps, he also has guns!!

 

[gurn]

Cool! go to look at a trailer and you get to see guns too. Was he selling them or just showing them off? Get anything fun to shoot?

 

[ipz2222]

Didn't get any more pow-pows. Got too many now. And a lake to bury the thieves.

 

[bwssr]

Just ordered my new 20' gooseneck w/ 2' dove tail and slide in ramps....and non of my "friends" can use it, they don't have the hitch!....

 

[skeets]

And a lake to bury the thieves

I do like how you think

 

[bwssr]

Didn't get any more pow-pows. Got too many now. And a lake to bury the thieves.

there is such a thing as too many?

 

[Kytim]

there is such a thing as too many?

Nope, no such thing. theres always something new, old, or different that I dont or havent had! I love big handgun and old milsurp stuff.

Oh, I'm not afraid to use it either. I carry 99% of the time.

 

[Eric McCarthy]

A pistol packing Minister?!!? Thats not something ya hear about every day, kinda cool!

 

[Kytim]

Unfortunately I've been in a position I've had to use it. It was when I was traveling through Ohio a couple yrs ago, in a motel!! Gunpowder can speak volumes.

 

[hodge]

Nope, no such thing. theres always something new, old, or different that I dont or havent had! I love big handgun and old milsurp stuff.

Oh, I'm not afraid to use it either. I carry 99% of the time.

I've recently started carrying, too. I have no intention of hurting another human being; I also have no intention of mine or me being harmed, either.

 

[Eric McCarthy]

So Brick with the wealth of knowledge and information you have on a trailer, have you begun your search for one. Or narrowed it down to atleast which size trailer you might need?!

 

[bwssr]

Nope, no such thing. theres always something new, old, or different that I dont or havent had! I love big handgun and old milsurp stuff.

Oh, I'm not afraid to use it either. I carry 99% of the time.

you see were I live....we watch out for what is ours......

 

[Brick]

Appreciate all the input. I will probably need 14-16 feet long for tractor and rotary mower. I would like to have dual axles and tilt bed but may end up with single axle utility and fold down ramp. Kaufman Trailers sure has a great selection. I've checked out a couple of local auctions and Craigslist trying to find the right one.

There seems like a huge selection of trailers to choose from; new, used, custom built, and neglected rusty flat tire trailers sitting in fields that only need a little work .