crane added to trailer

[ArlyA]

After loading and unload implements from our utility flatbed trailer many times, dearest suggested I add a crane to it. The crane is a inexpensive HF 1000lb max version. Receiver is a 2" hitch type I built so as to readily remove and add the crane and it will not be normally be installed on this trailer.

 

[setxjeff]

I have a short version of that crane in the back corner of my truck. wonderful back saver.

 

[Jstpssng]

That will be handy. Most likely by next week you will be asking how you got by without it.

 

[ArlyA]

As of today the little crane has been used three times in three days. Ironically dearest now says we need a wider trailer. I'll put this one up FS with or without the crane option. I was thinking $400 extra for the crane. What do you guys think?

 

[Jstpssng]

dearest now says we need a wider trailer..

What do you guys think?

I think that your wife is a peach, and you are a wise man for keeping her happy.

 

[ArlyA]

But when we put this one up FS what should we price it with and without the crane?

 

[MossRoad]

As of today the little crane has been used three times in three days. Ironically dearest now says we need a wider trailer. I'll put this one up FS with or without the crane option. I was thinking $400 extra for the crane. What do you guys think?

See what the replacement cost of a new crane would be first. Then add that to the price of the trailer, plus labor and materials for your troubles, + $50 for dinner.

 

[Rockbadchild]

single axle of 3500lb ? 7’ x 12 ??

Second hand prices fluctuate by areas check on kijij or other website for how similar trailer go for in your area but it is nice and pretty long I would say between $1500 to $2000 without the crane I don’t know how much work was involve to add the crane and how much it is worth but I would put that in consideration and add a little more usually you can’t ask for too much for personalize accessories since people simply don’t want to pay extra for them but it make it sell quicker for the price ask … usually that’s how it goes unless he is really interested in the accessories… you are better off saying it not going with it but if you think the buyer want it sell it to him for extra $$ you need a bit of salesman skill to get what it is worth…



how is the crane when towing the trailer on the road ? dose it rattle or it’s pretty tight?

 

[jaxs]

See what the replacement cost of a new crane would be first. Then add that to the price of the trailer, plus labor and materials for your troubles, + $50 for dinner.

Who would Arly be wanting to take to dinner?

 

[ArlyA]

single axle of 3500lb ? 7’ x 12 ??

Second hand prices fluctuate by areas check on kijij or other website for how similar trailer go for in your area but it is nice and pretty long I would say between $1500 to $2000 without the crane I don’t know how much work was involve to add the crane and how much it is worth but I would put that in consideration and add a little more usually you can’t ask for too much for personalize accessories since people simply don’t want to pay extra for them but it make it sell quicker for the price ask … usually that’s how it goes unless he is really interested in the accessories… you are better off saying it not going with it but if you think the buyer want it sell it to him for extra $$ you need a bit of salesman skill to get what it is worth…
how is the crane when towing the trailer on the road ? dose it rattle or it’s pretty tight?

I just attach the cable to the trailer and snug it up, so it doesn't rattle at all. The trailer is 5x12.