What size trailer for L45?

[Onederdog]

Well, I was going to post a pict or two of the new trailer but after uploading to the servers I notice the first one is now upside down although it is fine on my desktop. Anybody else have problems like that when trying to post?

 

[94BULLITT]

Create a photobucket account. Upload the picture to photobucket, get the img code and paste it to the forum. If it is upside when you upload use the photobucket editor to rotate it. There is a photobucket app you can use on your phone. You can upload pics directly from the phone.

 

[natem]

Here is my L-45 on a 20' 12,000# cam superline. Its a nice fit.

 

[Onederdog]

Okay, here's the first attempt at posting a pict.

 

[Onederdog]

Okay, here's the first attempt at posting a pict.

 

[Onederdog]

Nope, I didn't do it.... I only hit the post button once. Don't know why it showed up twice.

 

[94BULLITT]

Okay, here's the first attempt at posting a pict.

:drool::drool::drool::drool::drool: Nice trailer.

 

[Kytractor]

I like that, I think I will sell mine and get one with the 6ft stationary platform, plus the extra 2 ft will be handy as well.

 

[lhansman]

Nice looking trailer Onderdog. Can you post a picture of it tilted for loading? I have never seen that type of trailer before and am considering get a float for my L45 too.

Regards,

Lauren

 

[RDrancher]

Nice looking trailer!

So according to the link you provided even the bucket on the loader needs to be secured?

Yes, the bucket is supposed to be secured. A little ridiculous, but true. Ft Worth police will write a ticket on it in a heartbeat.

 

[94BULLITT]

Don't forget to put it in 4WD when you load it or unload it.

Nice looking trailer!



Yes, the bucket is supposed to be secured. A little ridiculous, but true. Ft Worth police will write a ticket on it in a heartbeat.

I don't think they watch that kind of stuff around here but I will secure the bucket if I move my tractor. I see guys going down the road with 25-30 bales of hay with out anything holding them.

 

[RDrancher]

I don't think they watch that kind of stuff around here but I will secure the bucket if I move my tractor. I see guys going down the road with 25-30 bales of hay with out anything holding them.

Good idea. Yeah, I see guys trailering skid steers around here with nothing but a strap through the cab handles, and guys running farm plates seem to get away with anything too. I prefer to stay legal just in case something unplanned happens. The right size (and amount of) chains and binders and a ratchet strap over the bucket are pretty cheap "blame" insurance.

 

[94BULLITT]

Good idea. Yeah, I see guys trailering skid steers around here with nothing but a strap through the cab handles, and guys running farm plates seem to get away with anything too. I prefer to stay legal just in case something unplanned happens. The right size (and amount of) chains and binders and a ratchet strap over the bucket are pretty cheap "blame" insurance.

I forgot mention the guys hauling $10k zero turns not tied down. I'm like you I want my stuff tied down right.

 

[mike69440]

My friend has a 14K trailer @ 22' and it does not have much room on it once you start carrying attachments. Forget the 20' and get a 22' or 24' That is a real nice size trailer for this size machine. He had an 18' Big Tex but the new trailer is so much nicer.

 

[Onederdog]

I'm taking my truck into a custom welding shop this morning to have a new, beefier hitch welded on. Then after that I have to take a forklift back over to the dealer. I'll take some picts for posting while I'm loading it up so you can see the tilt angle.

 

[devildog1]

Here is a similar sized tractor on a 22' trailer... I also recommend going a bit longer than 20'.

TBarD, wow what a beautiful picture of where you live? Oh the Kubota Rocks as well.
DevilDog

 

[Onederdog]

Here are a couple of picts from yesterday. The loading angle is really quite low.

 

[94BULLITT]

I like the load angle. Is the trailer power up and down?

 

[Onederdog]

No, it just works off from a hydraulic valve that has a small control switch on the side of the trailer. I figured a power up and down would be a slower process. This way, I open the valve and stand on the end of the trailer and it's down in about 2 or 3 seconds. Slightly close the valve and the equipment will slowly pressure the ram back down with no slamming. Works pretty slick. I also just mounted a tongue toolbox for my binders and chains. Ready, Set, Haul...

 

[94BULLITT]

It sounds like a nice setup. You won't have to worry about a battery either. Also you are supposed to check the wheels on your new trailer after 25 or 50 miles of towing to make sure they are tight.