4-wheel wagon

Davee · Jan 30, 2012

I purchased a B2620 last spring and really enjoy the tractor. I have a FEL, tiller and MMM. We have just over 7 acres of abandoned christmas tree farm with fairly narrow trails cut throughout. I am looking for a small wagon to haul supplies to the back of the property. The wagon needs to be narrower than the tractor with about a 6 foot bed. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to find such a wagon? I've been following Craigslist, etc. without success for some months.

I've been reading threads for some time and appreciate the good information.

remington270 · Jan 30, 2012

Why not just get a narrow trailer and hook it up to the tractor using a standard ball hitch like you would on a car/truck?

creekbend · Jan 30, 2012

Since the width of your tractor is 49 inches, I also would suggest a 4x6 trailer. I was going to suggest a trailer made from a truck bed, but that may or may not be too wide for your intended purpose. There are many different sizes of small trailers. If you want a used one, perhaps Craigslist might have one available in your area.

Jeff F. · Jan 30, 2012

A single place snowmobile trailer works great for me. I have a 4x8 bed and welded on 12 inch high sides.

Branchchipper · Jan 30, 2012

Try these guys in Montana: LMI Welding Quality Metal Fabrication

We have their large 4-wheeled trailer for use behind UTVs, but it would be great for a CUT as well. We added a hinged tongue jack with HD caster wheel, so it can be left parked at worksites, etc.- almost like a wagon.

(look on the "specialty custom trailers" page for the green trailer behind a Gator for the style I'm referring to).
Very reasonable price, great design and VERY heavy duty.

smweatherman · Jan 30, 2012

Nothing against trailers, but you asked about a wagon.
Maybe something like this would be a start.
Farm-Tuff Utility Trailer 2200-Lb. Capacity, Model# 03813 | Farm Utility Trailers | Northern Tool + Equipment

RoyJackson · Jan 30, 2012

Davee said:
I purchased a B2620 last spring and really enjoy the tractor.
I've been reading threads for some time and appreciate the good information.

That Farm Tuff wagon smweatherman linked to looks like it should fit the bill! It is a bit lightweight...doubt if it could handle the rated 2200 lbs for any length of time.

BTW,
Welcome to TBN!!

Garybake · Jan 30, 2012

Branchchipper said:
Try these guys in Montana: LMI Welding Quality Metal Fabrication

We have their large 4-wheeled trailer for use behind UTVs, but it would be great for a CUT as well. We added a hinged tongue jack with HD caster wheel, so it can be left parked at worksites, etc.- almost like a wagon.

(look on the "specialty custom trailers" page for the green trailer behind a Gator for the style I'm referring to).
Very reasonable price, great design and VERY heavy duty.

Great web-business brainchipper. Looks like they are built heavy duty for off road use (rough terrain). Never know what equipment/stumps/rocks, you want to move.

yelbike · Jan 30, 2012

smweatherman said:
Nothing against trailers, but you asked about a wagon.
Maybe something like this would be a start.
Farm-Tuff Utility Trailer 2200-Lb. Capacity, Model# 03813 | Farm Utility Trailers | Northern Tool + Equipment

I have two of these on 7.5 acres. They work awesome. I made the bed with 3/4 green treated plywood. The only downside is the articulation in the frame. I couldn't figure out how to mount the rigid wooden frame to the steel articulating one. Not a huge problem for me as my property is mostly flat. You can even "train" these wagons together. Perfect for the kids.

Branchchipper · Jan 31, 2012

Garybake said:
Great web-business brainchipper. Looks like they are built heavy duty for off road use (rough terrain). Never know what equipment/stumps/rocks, you want to move.

Built right there in Montana- that's a big deal in my book!

They put a lot of thought into the design; the 4-wheel trailer uses a beastly rubber-bushing-dampened rocker arm setup for the wheel set on each side; I have hauled ridiculous loads over nasty terrain, and haven't found it's limits yet!

Davee · Jan 31, 2012

Thanks for the great responses! I am looking for a four wheeled unit so that I can uncouple and let it sit on site. I searched the web but hadn't found the Farm Tuff trailer which does look ideal. The ATV until with a castor wheel should work as well. I'll have to look further into both of them.

Singlemalt · Jan 31, 2012

www.payeur.com

Bienvenue sur le site de M騁avic Make the trailers and loaders but the above company distributes them.

These guys sell a Metavic unit that might be worth a look.
Very versatile with options.

They have units you can pull with a Quad, small tractor up to a 5th wheeler.

Web site is being updated but Mike Miller (1 888 821 2015) would be happy to send you a brochure with prices. He's the guy I dealt with.

Barnone · Jan 31, 2012

How about a four wheel dump trailer?
Farm-Tuff Tandem Axle Utility Dump Trailer 2000-Lb. Capacity, Model# DT-2000TM | Farm Utility Trailers | Northern Tool + Equipment

CompactTractorFan · Jan 31, 2012

Check out these:

Country Manufacturing, Inc. - 1 ton Heavy Duty Farm Utility Wagons and Utility Trailers - Horse Equipment.

Barnone · Jan 31, 2012

I wonder how many pumps are required to dump a load?

skspurling · Feb 1, 2012

yelbike said:
I have two of these on 7.5 acres. They work awesome. I made the bed with 3/4 green treated plywood. The only downside is the articulation in the frame. I couldn't figure out how to mount the rigid wooden frame to the steel articulating one. Not a huge problem for me as my property is mostly flat. You can even "train" these wagons together. Perfect for the kids.

It's like an old time hay wagon. You run two large beams front to back, lagged to the frame. Then you cross that with 2x4 stringers. Finally you run one by floor decking front to back nailed to the two by fours. At least thats what we did when i was a kid.

smweatherman · Feb 1, 2012

skspurling said:
It's like an old time hay wagon. You run two large beams front to back, lagged to the frame. Then you cross that with 2x4 stringers. Finally you run one by floor decking front to back nailed to the two by fours. At least thats what we did when i was a kid.

And to allow for the wagon to 'articulate' in the middle, only connect the beams at opposite corners.

CZLawnCare · Feb 1, 2012

Tractor supply co has a nice four wheel 4x6 wagon going for $300.I'd give it a look if i were you

yelbike · Feb 1, 2012

skspurling said:
It's like an old time hay wagon. You run two large beams front to back, lagged to the frame. Then you cross that with 2x4 stringers. Finally you run one by floor decking front to back nailed to the two by fours. At least thats what we did when i was a kid.

I made my deck's "sub frame" with 2x6 and lagged in the corners but the articulartion from the steel frame fights the stiffness of the wood, doesn't work, something has to give. The solution would be to cut the deck in half at the center, so essentially the the deck could articulate. But the problem with that is then it might be dangerous for the kids if they slip a finger, hand or foot in the crack during articulation.

Other then the stated problem they work great. Another bonus is bc they are not too heavy I can lift the wagons with the forks to load them on a trailer for long distance travel if needed.