Buying a trailer

[DIRTCUTTER]

I have looked at all the previous posting concerning trailers, still need advice.
Buying my first trailer for my CK30 with B.H. > I dont think I will be traveling more than 100 miles round trip. What size and weight would you suggest.

 

[IXLR8]

I am shopping for a trailer as well. I have a CK30, my dealer told me minimum of 7000lbs, dual axles, brakes on both axles. I went to the local trailer place, by the time I add the electric brake controller, wiring, leveling hitch to my truck, and the 18' 8000lb rated trailer... the bill is just shy of $5K. I can hire somebody to transport it lots of times for that kind of money.

 

[gravel13]

I have a CK25 with FEL & the KB2375. I bought an 10K 18' trailer about a 1.5 years ago for about $2800. It has a 2' beaver tail so you get 16' of flat deck and then the last 2 feet taper down, with fold up ramps. I was looking at the 20' trailers but where I bought mine the 20' trailers jumped up to 12K. They didn't have 10K 20' which would be nice but after trying to maneuver a loaded trailer attached to an extra cab truck, you start to run out of real estate quickly. I wouldn't hesitate towing my setup for way more than 100 miles. (Other than the price of gas) The trailer has brakes on both axles and the truck has an electric brake controller. I don't think you would want go smaller than 18'. You could probably get a way with a 16' total overall length but I think you might have too much hanging off one end or the other. Like I said, with my 18' I wouldn't hesitate any distance of hauling.

 

[Mastertech]

Check out these trailers at Appalachian Trailer Sales

I have the 16' tilt bed 10,000 GVA axels. and love it for my ck30. The equipment trailers they build for skidders and tractors are great. Prices are great if you did as I did and pick them up at either of the factory's in Salem OH or in PA.

 

[rimshot]

I just purchased this very trailer for $1800 brand new. Flat deck, 7000 lb two american made axles 3500 lbs each rear axle brake, wires and break away battery kit (incl battery pack) and wired break away switch that applies brakes when/if trailer breaks away. here it is,the flat deck on top:


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Yes it includes side carrying ramps (heavy duty)

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[IXLR8]

I have a CK25 with FEL & the KB2375. I bought an 10K 18' trailer about a 1.5 years ago for about $2800.

What did you get for a trailer and where did you get it? That price is about $1500 less than what I was quoted for same length, with BT, for only 8K lb loading.

 

[albmn10]

Hello Ix, I have an 18ft 10k trailer with dual brakes,twin 6200lb axles, and a 2 ft dovetail . I payed about 2800 plus tax about 1 1/2 years ago. My Ck30 and 80x backhoe just fit, there is not alot of wiggle room. This lenth works fine for my uses. If you planned on putting extra implements on as well you may want a 20ft. I would not however get anything less then a 10k in my opinion.. I bought from Versatile trailers here in Upstate NY. Good luck.. Matt

 

[Gittyup]

The way I figured the weight, when you include the weights of fuel, chains, binders, loaded tires, tools, etc. It was just too close on a 7K trailer. I have a 10K, 20 ft. Fits nice. Paided $2375 new last spring. When I looked the cheapest prices were in Tennesee, SC, and Arkansas.

 

[JoelD]

I purchased a used tri-axle 18 foot beaver tail tilting trailer. 18,000lb capacity, deck over. I completely rebuilt the undercarriage and have brakes on two of the three axles. It easily handles my Kioti LK3054 TLB and my Deere 350B dozer. My advice is buy more than you think you'll need and you'll be set, when ever you purchase "just" what you think you need you run out of capacity quick. Better more than less when it comes to equipment. I tow with a 3/4 ton (1 ton sprung and towing gears). The tilting makes loading and unloading super easy.

 

[caver]

My LB1914 TLB is smaller so this won't be much help but I bought a new dual axle 6.5'x16'
7000# with brakes on one axle for just over $1105. Painted orange to match the tractor too.
Ja-Mar MFG., Inc.
Website doesn't offer much information.
I know the owners but paid the same price as everyone else.
They will even build several trailers and stack them up on top of one trailer. You could take them back and sell the others to your buddies.
Sikeston is called the trailer capitol by some people.

 

[gravel13]

What did you get for a trailer and where did you get it? That price is about $1500 less than what I was quoted for same length, with BT, for only 8K lb loading.

* My bad I justed checked my records and I paid $3600. (The landscape trailer I looked at was $2800. Sorry about the bad memory )

I just called the trailer palce and they no longer carry the brand I bought in 18' 10K, which was a Holmes. They now have one made by Carry-On ?(sp) 18' 10K equipment trailer for $3495 and he said they discount the in-stock trailers $300 which would bring it down to $3195. The dealers name is Airport Trailer Sales, in Fitchburg MA, (978) 534-7666. TractorByNet.com | John Deere, Kubota, New Holland, and more! (If you want you can call them to see what they have in stock, they might have a smaller or longer trailer, depending on what you are looking for, but I would at least get an equipment trailer not a landscape or car carrier due to the additional bracing that is on the equipment ones.) My dad knew one of the owners and I believe they took a little more off when I got mine but I think mine stickered around $4200 and got it for I $3600. I only had to pay sales tax when I registered it.

 

[IXLR8]

I just called the trailer palce and they no longer carry the brand I bought in 18' 10K, which was a Holmes. They now have one made by Carry-On ?(sp) 18' 10K equipment trailer for $3495

I know about where they are, will need to stop by next weekend. Thanks for the info

 

[gravel13]

I know about where they are, will need to stop by next weekend. Thanks for the info

You have a PM.

 

[George2615]

I have an H&H manually operated tilt trailer that I converted to an electric hyd. tilt unit. It has a 20' deck with 82" between the removable fenders. I have about $4500 invested but a plain 20' trailer with ramps on their site 8.5HD20 is $2730, ST8 UT20SS is $2440. Both are rated for 7K. I'm sure you can find a 20' trailer for under $3K. There are many to choose from. PJ and Appalachian also have reasonable prices.

The trailer you buy will depend on your needs. I wanted a tilt bed, wood deck trailer with 82" between the fenders that I could use for anything so I could haul cars, trucks, mini excavators etc. If you don't need an extra wide unit a 7K landscape trailer would probably work. Standard width for them is 76" between the fenders and cost less. If you are ever going to haul the tractor with attachments such as a rotary mower, rake, back blade etc. on back you need to account for that. I would suggest at least a 20' double axle trailer with brakes on both axles.
Measure the length and width of your tractor for a minimum size and go from there.

 

[Tony_S]

Craigslist is a good place to look for stuff, IMO.
Just saw this trailer listed on my local list.
"24 ft gooseneck trailer,20 ft flat with4 ft dovetail,pressure treated floor,14000 gvwr,electric brakes both axles,fold down ramps,stake pockets,adjustable coupler,brand new tires with spare.very good condition,ready to haul.$2800.00 or best offer.........540 860 9595"

'Course, Harrisonburg, VA is a long long way from Maine or New Mexico....
but thought I'd post it as an FYI.

Tony

 

[DirtHauler]

I don't own a backhoe.....yet, but here's a couple of pics of my trailers. Both are 7000# with electric brakes all four wheels w/break-away kits. The first is the CK20 on the 14'. The second is the CK30 on the 16'. I have also hauled the CK30 on the 14' when I've had to get in tight places with truck and trailer.
This should give you and idea of how much trailer you need.

 

[DIRTCUTTER]

I don't own a backhoe.....yet, but here's a couple of pics of my trailers. Both are 7000# with electric brakes all four wheels w/break-away kits. The first is the CK20 on the 14'. The second is the CK30 on the 16'. I have also hauled the CK30 on the 14' when I've had to get in tight places with truck and trailer.
This should give you and idea of how much trailer you need.

How wide are the bed on the 16ft trailer

 

[JoelD]

Here is a photo of my trailer and my new-used Kioti LK3054xs TLB

 

[DirtHauler]

Both trailer decks are 6' 11" wide; overall deck length (14') 14' 4"; (16') 16' 4"; overall width is 8' 6"; overall length for the 14' is 18' 8"; 16' is 20' 8".

 

[rimshot]

Both trailer decks are 6' 11" wide; overall deck length (14') 14' 4"; (16') 16' 4"; overall width is 8' 6"; overall length for the 14' is 18' 8"; 16' is 20' 8".

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I have a 16' that is flat and is 19' 8" in total when you add deck plus A frame and hitch. The deck is wolmanized and measures 6' 8" X 16' in length with 8'6" outside the wheels. It is made by Forest River and is pictured at their website as the car hauler. It has 7000 # gvwr and I just bought it brand new with self stowing ramps in side. I paid $1800 for the thing.For the Winter monthes my CK20 travels with just the snowblower and FEL and in the Summer it has to take care of the CK20 with blower being replaced by backhoe. Tight fit but it works. I will back my tractor on up the ram when loading so blower/backhoe leads the way.

I just got it and here is a picture of the CK20 being delivered on a 20' beavertail with boom and dipper spread out on installed backhoe.


take a look


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