Tilt trailer

[M59 gray]

I have purchased a new to me M59.
I’m selling my 24’ 12k bumper pull drop ramp trailer. Thinking to purchase a 22.5’ 4.5’ —-18’ tilt x14k
Unit.
My thoughts?
Easier loading
Safer loading
Lower center of gravity

Good match? Overlooked issues?
Experience?
Thanks!!!!

 

[JCoastie]

I certainly like my 18' tilt over the dovetail I had previously. So much easier and safer feeling loading/unloading.

 

[4570Man]

I love my tilt deck trailer. The speed and safety of loading is unmatched.

 

[George2615]

I have a PJ model TF 22' full tilt 14K bought new in 2007. It replaced a 20' 7K '. Best trailer I've owned.

 

[Hay Dude]

They are really cool. Goodbye ramps. Just have to make sure it’s configured correctly for your machinery.
I had a tilt trailer about 20 years ago and I had to sell it because I upgraded machine size to a full size backhoe, and it wouldn’t fit.

 

[JCoastie]

Just have to make sure it’s configured correctly for your machinery.

I had heard that some owners had issues with tilts not tilting for people who had an implement on the back. I asked the dealer if I could take the trailer 2 miles to my house to try my tractor on it ... Hard no. I asked them if I could bring my tractor in and try it, that was a soft no. I told them it was a deal breaker if I couldn't try it, and they finally agreed to let me bring the tractor down and try it. It should have been a simpler process, but it eventually worked out.

I never really felt safe using ramps with my tractor probably due to inexperience, but I hated it. My mower manual says not to use ramps to load it as well. For me, the tilt was a no brainer, I rarely use it, but still worth it every time for me.

Old vs New trailers

 

[masseyrider]

I thought, How big are they? Then I saw the pictures. Oh well.

 

[M59 gray]

Great to hear that it’s a good choice. I felt that way but hearing it from experienced users helps lots!
Thanks

 

[JCoastie]

I thought, How big are they? Then I saw the pictures. Oh well.

Diamond C has them between 16 and 30 foot, goosenecks and all, up to 24k#, you never said what you were after ... Oh well.

 

[Farmerjonathan]

Diamond C has them between 16 and 30 foot, goosenecks and all, up to 24k#, you never said what you were after ... Oh well.

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If I were buying a tilt trailer, the front deck staying level is what I would want. Then the other equipment can stay level while loading the piece of equipment.

 

[M59 gray]

Diamond C has them between 16 and 30 foot, goosenecks and all, up to 24k#, you never said what you were after ... Oh well.

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22’ split tilt 4.5-18 x14k GVW
Hauling my new used M59 TLB——8,800lb.

 

[D&D]

22’ split tilt 4.5-18 x14k GVW
Hauling my new used M59 TLB——8,800lb.

cam superline’s are really nice. Dirt Monkey video on Diamond C

 

[Lineman North Florida]

I have purchased a new to me M59.
I’m selling my 24’ 12k bumper pull drop ramp trailer. Thinking to purchase a 22.5’ 4.5’ —-18’ tilt x14k
Unit.
My thoughts?
Easier loading
Safer loading
Lower center of gravity

Good match? Overlooked issues?
Experience?
Thanks!!!!

I just purchased a Kaufman 22' tilt deck trailer this past year, I did upgrade to the 8k axles and 17.5 tires, I don't miss the ramps on my old equipment trailer at all, I don't think you will regret getting a tilt deck, I paid a little over 8k if I remember right, with a spare.

 

[stumblinhorse]

I don’t think the tilts are as flexible for all uses. But certainly they are easy to load onto. I put stuff on my trailer and then load equipment last. I can only afford 1 trailer for equipment. I deal with ramps.

@Lineman North Florida if you got a super single 22‘ tilt for $8k, you stole it. Good deal! Not gonna find one like that for less than 12-14K now.

 

[Lineman North Florida]

I don’t think the tilts are as flexible for all uses. But certainly they are easy to load onto. I put stuff on my trailer and then load equipment last. I can only afford 1 trailer for equipment. I deal with ramps.

@Lineman North Florida if you got a super single 22‘ tilt for $8k, you stole it. Good deal! Not gonna find one like that for less than 12-14K now.

I just went back and checked their website, the 22' tilt deck like mine with the upgraded 8k axles and 17.5 tires is still $8,190.00 , picked up at one of their 3 factory's, that's the main reason I went with them as a Big Tex like I wanted locally was over 13k , I just couldn't justify the price difference.

 

[4570Man]

I don’t think the tilts are as flexible for all uses. But certainly they are easy to load onto. I put stuff on my trailer and then load equipment last. I can only afford 1 trailer for equipment. I deal with ramps.

@Lineman North Florida if you got a super single 22‘ tilt for $8k, you stole it. Good deal! Not gonna find one like that for less than 12-14K now.

That’s definitely the worst part about a tilt deck. I can get 3 implements on mine. I load 2 on the front and carry the 3rd on the skid steer. I’m at least at the weight capacity or really probably over so not being able to load more isn’t a big problem. If I mounted the toolbox on the tongue it would be better but the bed overhang on my dump truck prevented that. I bought that trailer lightly used right before the Covid inflation got bad for $5500 .

 

[milkman636]

+1 that Tilt decks are the best for loading and unloading a tractor. I rent one for the one or two weekends a year that I need to haul my larger tractor or mini-ex. The closest rental place charges less than $100 a day, and they let me pick up Saturday morning and drop off on Monday morning for that price.

I do own a 16' aluminum trailer with ramps that I use for hauling the small tractor, quads, and other stuff, but I often miss having a tilt deck even for those hauls.

 

[ismilelots]

I have purchased a new to me M59.
I’m selling my 24’ 12k bumper pull drop ramp trailer. Thinking to purchase a 22.5’ 4.5’ —-18’ tilt x14k
Unit.
My thoughts?
Easier loading
Safer loading
Lower center of gravity

Good match? Overlooked issues?
Experience?
Thanks!!!!

I bought a tilt bed. Really great for loading and unloading the tractor. I regret it because I can't load other stuff on the trailer and put the tractor behind it.

 

[HammerGrips]

A tilt would be nice, but the ramps aren't that big of a deal. I have a small hill next to my driveway at home that I back up to. (so no ramps needed) and a small ditch in front of my shop. I can back the trailer towards the ditch and back my tractor out onto the road. (again, no ramps needed)

 

[Fxfymn413]

How about a hydraulic tilt trailer? They work not matter the weight/balance of the load.