BX24 - Lifting BH with FEL?

[Lasher]

Towing it would be about 17 miles of back roads. Some hills, but nothing that the truck and trailer (with brakes) could not handle. Mostly 35 mph. If this came to, I could always see how the trailer loading in the yard. I plan on getting the trailer brakes and higher range tires anyways.

My in-laws place is just under a 1/2 acre but his front yard is terrible. Probably 80 feet across and about 30 feet deep. The slope of the front yard is terrible and it all flows to the front steps. Not to mention the small area between the road and side walk has about a foot high crest. He could care less about the yard, but I want to fix it up for him. So I would at least need the FEL, but the BH might be handy to loosen up the soil first. But that would be all I need. I would guess it would take me a weekend of playing from start to finish.

I agree, that having that stuff on wheels is bad. Dumb idea. The other thing I thought about is putting the stuff on the trailer and getting the tractor in the bed. But looking at the size of the BX24, the length would get me. I have the 6 foot bed on my extended cab, and I would not feel comfortable with some weight on the tailgate. Not to mention how would I get it into the bed.

All this is wishfull thinking. First step is to get the stupid tractor.

 

[ats64mod]

I guess I'm having a hard time understanding the problem... Here's how I see it: You are buying a ~$16,000 tractor and already have a trailer worth $500-$750 (just a guess) - total investment ~$16,750. Now, you're willing to risk all of it by not spending an additional $750-$1000 (after selling your current trailer for the aforementioned amount) to ensure not only your safety and investment, but MOST importantly the safety of the innocent motorist in the other lane that gets injured/killed when your current set-up fails (accidents happen even on back roads and at speeds that would surprise you).

Aside:
A friend of mine some years ago overloaded a single axle trailer with a 2500lb racecar (properly loaded). He was driving down the road at ~40mph and the trailer started fishtailing and finally swung around and flipped over into the ditch - totaled the trailer and the car...

So, here's how you justify upgrading your trailer to the wife: "Honey, I bought our new tractor and am making 36 months of small payments at 0%. If you want me to help our frinds and your parents, then we'll need to upgrade the trailer for safety's sake."

That's my $0.02... good luck.

 

[don716]

I think you should ask the dealer that your buying your tractor from if they have any trailers that you could trade yours in on.If he really wants to make a sale he should give a better deal on a "combo deal" than the tractor by itself.They will still make money and you will have a safe trailer to haul your toy(Tractor) around with.Just a thought.......
Donny

 

[638]

I bought a new single axle 5x14 trailer for $700 to haul my BX23 on. Used it for 1 1/2 years with out a problem. Then got a five foot back blade that wouldn't fit on the trailer. Sold the trailer for $700 and bought a new 6'4" x 16' tandem axle trailer with brakes for $995. I don't think that the BX24 is any heavier than the BX23. For just one trip I would use what you have. Just be sure that you have at least 10-15% of the total weight on the tongue of the trailer. If a trailer fish tails it is because of inadequate tongue loading. Both of the trailers are of the type that the lawn mowing service guys use (light duty with a rail around and a ramp). Just don't get in a big hurry, and be sure to get used to the brakeing distance before you really need it.

 

[bx24]

Well, if you have to go that distance and assuming at some point you will want to drive safely farther, I would figure out a way to get the tandem axle trailer w/brakes.

Much like tractors, trailers last forever so you will never regret having the added capacity. And in the end, what is it worth not having to worry about being able to stop quickly and safely and instead simply drive.

 

[Volfandt]

My BX23 (sans the MMM) was delivered on a single axle 6x12. With the BH angled it fit in with the ramp all the up. Driver said he delivered all their BX's with it.
I have a single axle 6x12 that I'd use if/when the need arrises but if I were to regularly transport it I'd upgrade to a double axle w/brakes.

 

[rdsaustintx]

Get the tractor then hit the wife with the trailer next year.

And if that doesn't work, back up and hit her again

 

[HomeBrew2]

And if that doesn't work, back up and hit her again

It's hard to type this as tears are STREAMING down my face and collecting in a huge pool from LMAO, Cheers Russell

 

[Lasher]

First off, safety is the very important. When I overloaded the trailer that one time, I was doing 15 mph down the road, and would not repeat it. I am just tossing ideas around about how to move the tractor, FEL and BH and still be within the safety zone of towing.

Getting another trailer would not break my heart. I originally brought this trailer for my race quad to be towed by my dodge intrepid. Within a year I purchased my truck, to make towing easier.

rdsaustintx - That was funny and made my morning. Thanks.

When I mentioned to my wife about the need for a tractor, she was for it. We need to refi the house at the end of this year, and need to replace our Dodge soon as well. Without those two things, I would have the tractor in my yard this weekend, but we need to settle those other things first. Especially the car situation.

 

[KeithInSpace]

All this being said, it looks like I'm going to be carrying my tractor to the dealership in my 3,500# trailer to have the BH installed. No biggie.

Getting it home, I'll be doing the same thing. 7 miles with the hazard's on, I would figure. Not my first choice, but better than paying another $150+ for delivery and adding 3 or 4 days to the experience.

If you haven't decided what to do by then, I'll let you know how it went...