HOW DO YOU TOW YOUR TRACTOR?

[firemanmike69]

Very good point....I have a good relationship with this dealer, so it would probably benefit everyone if I spoke with them first. I might be suprised at what they are and are not aware of concerning the trailer. Great point Reyer...Thanks.

That sounds like a good course of action. It seems like it would t cost the dealer too much to furnish brakes for your trailer

 

[PAPPASMURF]

That sounds like a good course of action. It seems like it would t cost the dealer too much to furnish brakes for your trailer

Ever have one of those days where the simple, logical course of action slips your mind? ha ha It may be that all this math I've been doing to figure out weights and capacities has stripped me of common sense today. Might just have to sleep on it and start fresh tomorrow!:laughing:

 

[Reyer Farms]

Ever have one of those days where the simple, logical course of action slips your mind? ha ha It may be that all this math I've been doing to figure out weights and capacities has stripped me of common sense today. Might just have to sleep on it and start fresh tomorrow!:laughing:

Hey, I hope it works out for you. We have all been there, done that. Good luck.

 

[PAPPASMURF]

Hey, I hope it works out for you. We have all been there, done that. Good luck.

Thanks ! :smurf:

 

[firemanmike69]

Ever have one of those days where the simple, logical course of action slips your mind? ha ha It may be that all this math I've been doing to figure out weights and capacities has stripped me of common sense today. Might just have to sleep on it and start fresh tomorrow!:laughing:

Nope never happened to me.......ever.



:laughing: I would do just what you said: sleep on it, go talk face to face with someone at the dealership explain to them the issue, that way you still have the option of going to kubota corporate and the dealer doesn't feel like you went over his head and kept him in the loop

 

[PAPPASMURF]

Nope never happened to me.......ever.

LOL !

:laughing: I would do just what you said: sleep on it, go talk face to face with someone at the dealership explain to them the issue, that way you still have the option of going to kubota corporate and the dealer doesn't feel like you went over his head and kept him in the loop

Will do ! :smurf: Pappa smurf out!

 

[Firefighter Kubota]

Very good point....I have a good relationship with this dealer, so it would probably benefit everyone if I spoke with them first. I might be suprised at what they are and are not aware of concerning the trailer. Great point Reyer...Thanks.

If they are selling trailers they KNOW the laws, and to think they don't would be naive. They pulled a fast one and know it...

I don't even know any 3500K trailers that are built with out one or 2 axle brakes. That is pretty standard across the country. There may be excepetions.

regardless, by selling you the trailer and tractor and allowed you to tow it home as is, they put you at serious risk, knowing or not and there is NO excuse,..You have a right to be pissed,

Good luck

 

[PHILIP8N]

If they are selling trailers they KNOW the laws, and to think they don't would be naive. They pulled a fast one and know it.

I agree 100%. They know the laws, don't let them play dumb on you and take you for another ride. Philip.

 

[PAPPASMURF]

PROBLEM #2: Well, first of all I went to my Kubota dealer today and no one was there that I needed to speak to, so I will be going by tomorrow morning. This actually worked out good because I inspected my trailer closer and discovered what I think is problem #2. Stamped on the tongue was Max.Gross weight 5000#....Tongue max 700#. If my research serves me correctly that means this trailer is not big enough or I guess rated enough to be towing a L3200 w/ BH!! I also mis informed evryone about the size. Its not 18'...its a 16' trailer. A good neighbor of mine that has commercial Bobcat equipment and owns a concrete works business enlightened me that a huge mistake was made by my dealer not only because of no brakes, but also because the trailer most likely has 1500 or 2000# axles, which would not be big enough to support the load anyway. I think he was just as upset as I was!! Looks like tomorrows discussion with the dealer will be about getting me the correct trailer all together, and turning this one back in.

 

[PHILIP8N]

Check the tires next. What is their load rating? It is stamped on sidewall. Mine are 3000 pounds at 80 psig. I see you are looking at the details now, good job. Philip.

 

[PAPPASMURF]

Check the tires next. What is their load rating? It is stamped on sidewall. Mine are 3000 pounds at 80 psig. I see you are looking at the details now, good job. Philip.

Just Checked that...How about 1820# at 50 PSI !!!!!! I've been done way wrong!

 

[UpNorth1]

Raw deal. Make them give you the correct trailer for the tractor.

 

[PAPPASMURF]

Raw deal. Make them give you the correct trailer for the tractor.

Definately will. I do have a question.......An L3200 weighs in at 2601#. But I cant find the weight of the LA524 Loader, or the BH77 Backhoe to give me a total weight. Any suggestions?

 

[PAPPASMURF]

The best I can find is an estimated BH weight of 1400 to 1500#, and a FEL weight of around 300#. This should put me at around 4400# GVW total. Is this correct?:confused3:

 

[PAPPASMURF]

Correction>>>>>I think the loader is 805#. total should be 4905#

 

[94BULLITT]

The best I can find is an estimated BH weight of 1400 to 1500#, and a FEL weight of around 300#. This should put me at around 4400# GVW total. Is this correct?:confused3:

Your Owners manuals will have the weights listed in them. Don't forget every little thing like for the loader you should have the loader, quick attach, and the bucket. Do you have fluid in your tires?

 

[PAPPASMURF]

Your Owners manuals will have the weights listed in them. Don't forget every little thing like for the loader you should have the loader, quick attach, and the bucket. Do you have fluid in your tires?

Thats what I thought....but after going through the FEL manual and the BH77 manual, no mention of total weight. Only buckets listed, so I went to Kubota Canada and found weights of BH, and FEL.....but its a little confusing.

 

[PAPPASMURF]

No fluid in tires......I think I can safely say 5000 to 5200# total as a general guestimate.

 

[firemanmike69]

Correction>>>>>I think the loader is 805#. total should be 4905#

And I bet the trailer weighs more than 95 lbs so right there your over the trailers 5000 gross weight

 

[PAPPASMURF]

Roger that fireman......I know now that at minimum I should have received a 7500# rated trailer. Gonna be interesting tomorrow.