Kaufman 22' tilt deck equipment trailer purchase

[hodge]

I've had great service with Kaufman trailers (2 of them).

 

[nisaacs]

Be advised, Kaufman uses some hybrid 8k axles with 3" tube and 2" brakes. You might want to confirm, if in doubt. Standard 8k is 3.5" tube and 3 3/8" brakes.

8k Electric Brake Axles - Kaufman Trailer Parts

12"x2" Electric Brake Assembly - Kaufman Trailer Parts

 

[Hay Dude]

I think a lot of trailer manufacturers have “shortcut” versions.
Just have to do your homework.

 

[Fladogman]

So far my equipment trailer has been great. No problem with Kaufman.

 

[Lineman North Florida]

Be advised, Kaufman uses some hybrid 8k axles with 3" tube and 2" brakes. You might want to confirm, if in doubt. Standard 8k is 3.5" tube and 3 3/8" brakes.

8k Electric Brake Axles - Kaufman Trailer Parts

12"x2" Electric Brake Assembly - Kaufman Trailer Parts

I have never heard of Hybrid axles but I don't see where it says the tubes are 3" rather than 3&1/2, but it does appear that those axles use 2" brakes, maybe this trailer is full of shortcuts, guess I won't know until I get it and put it to use, hopefully since the axles are rated for 8k they will stand up to the 11k that I am going to be hauling on the trailer, they told me that the payload on the trailer was 13,300 pounds.

 

[Hay Dude]

I bet you’ll be fine

 

[nisaacs]

Not saying Kaufman uses these but just an example, they are out there. With your use, it might not even mater to you. Getting the 17.5's is a big plus.

For my use, I want the big axles and brakes.

8k Sprung Lippert Hybrid Trailer Axle - 8000 lb Electric Brake 8 lug (12" x 2" Brake - 3" Tube) | Axles | The Trailer Parts Outlet

 

[Hoss710]

saw this video today. looks pretty interesting. just wondering how beefy it is?

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[Lineman North Florida]

Not saying Kaufman uses these but just an example, they are out there. With your use, it might not even mater to you. Getting the 17.5's is a big plus.

For my use, I want the big axles and brakes.

8k Sprung Lippert Hybrid Trailer Axle - 8000 lb Electric Brake 8 lug (12" x 2" Brake - 3" Tube) | Axles | The Trailer Parts Outlet

I would like for it to be as heavy duty as possible as it will mainly be hauling my skidsteer with forestry mower attached, so around 11k, I have been hauling it on a 20' equipment trailer with 2- 7k axles and it has worked but it is overloaded, roads around here are so bad with pot holes that I have put a slight bend in both of these axles on the passenger side of the trailer. I really wanted a gooseneck but I just can't get it in most of the places that I go, but the bumper pull will follow the truck so much better in tight driveways.

 

[4570Man]

Be advised, Kaufman uses some hybrid 8k axles with 3" tube and 2" brakes. You might want to confirm, if in doubt. Standard 8k is 3.5" tube and 3 3/8" brakes.

8k Electric Brake Axles - Kaufman Trailer Parts

12"x2" Electric Brake Assembly - Kaufman Trailer Parts

I don’t know the measurements on my 8k axels but I thought they looked pretty small. They’re a far cry from being equal to my 10k axels.