BX Trailer

[TractorTim]

What type of trailers are you using to hall your equipment?

Anyone using a single 3500# axle landscape trailer with mesh gate ramp? If so, how is it working out, how much are you hauling and how long is it?

BX2200 + MMM + FEL + Tiller = 2500#

This is what I would like to haul.

TractorTim

 

[Nuru]

I am using a landscaping style trailer with mesh gates to haul my 4100 around (2200 - 2500lbs with attachments), and it works alright. I use 10k capacity straps to secure it. I drive the unit all the way up to the front of the trailer and then I strap it to prevent it from going backwards. It works fine.

 

[Anonymous Poster]

<font color=blue>...then I strap it to prevent it from going backwards...</font color=blue>

What do you use to prevent it from going forward...? /w3tcompact/icons/crazy.gif/w3tcompact/icons/smile.gif

 

[Turfman]

With the weight of the trailer added to that of the tractor a single axle is really pushing the limits.

 

[Egon]

Turfman:
It could all depend on the axle rating. I have dual axle trailer rated at 10,000# Each axle is rated at 6,000#.
Egon

 

[Turfman]

Yes, I agree, but he wanted to know about a single axle with a 3,500# axle. A heavier axle would be way better. I'm of the opinion, that within reason, the heavier the trailer, the better.

Kev

 

[Boner]

Personally, I wouldn't chance loosing a $14,000. rig because of a tire blowout on a single axle trailer.

I am about to buy a 6x12 tandem axle trailer with brakes for $1,200. Seems like chump change when you value what's riding on it.

-Ben

 

[Egon]

OOPS! I goofed. Not the first time either.
Egon

 

[Nuru]

I have a blade on it and I position the tractor on the rails at the front and it does not move.

 

[Nuru]

Let me correct my earlier posts, that is 2200 - 2500 woith multiple implements. i am running it on the trailer with only the blade at this time. That total package is about 1900 lbs. I will look to my trailer dealer to beef up this trailer if i get a loader.

Nuru