How much trailer do I need?

Howling · Jul 2, 2016

sdef said:
Tool, TOOL- not toy

From running a business: Tools are the toys you tell the IRS about.

s219 · Jul 2, 2016

atcNick said:
I'm looking at getting a kioti ck30 with a brush hog. Front of trailer to rear of brush hog is 16'. Add the front end loader and its 19' front to back. I know an 18-20' trailer would be better, but I'm wondering if I can get away with a 16' trailer and having some of the brush hog hang off the back? Opinions?

Keep in mind you will need a few feet in front and back of the tractor to position it for proper tongue weight, otherwise the towing experience will be poor and potentially unsafe. I'd say you should go no shorter than 18', and 20' might be better. If there was a way to determine how much deck space is available for positioning to get the tongue weight right before you buy, maybe you'll discover the 18 will work OK.

For comparison, I have a 16' trailer and it's got just barely enough room to position a Kubota L3200 with loader and box blade for proper tongue weight. If I had a bush hog, it wouldn't work out. I bought the trailer when I had a smaller tractor, and that left more room to position things.