Thoughts on using a Dump Trailer for hauling my Kubota?
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RobertN
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What will you be carrying with you?
As a reference, my old tractor was just a little shorter than a B3200. With the loader, and a scraper on the back, it used up all of 14' of my 16' flatbed. With the 4' rotary mower on, the tailwheel hung off the trailer by over a foot.
FWIW, my buddy hauls a Bobcat skidsteer all the time in a shorter trailer.
As a reference, my old tractor was just a little shorter than a B3200. With the loader, and a scraper on the back, it used up all of 14' of my 16' flatbed. With the 4' rotary mower on, the tailwheel hung off the trailer by over a foot.
FWIW, my buddy hauls a Bobcat skidsteer all the time in a shorter trailer.
Crash101
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Will the 14 foot length allow you to load the tractor on it with the weight distributed to enable proper tongue weight? If so, it would make an ideal trailer. Good for a lot of uses.
Can I borrow it sometime?
Can I borrow it sometime?
GATC35
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A dump trailer will be heavier than a regular deck trailer. So depending on your tow vehicle this could be a negative to your GCWR. This also means less payload, say comparing two trailers both with dual 5K lb axles the dump will have less payload due to trailer weight.
A dump will cost allot more compared to a deck trailer. At lest 50% more, and that can go higher depending on options.
I have a small landscaping/bush hogging/backhoe/Bobcat company as a side business. I currently have 4 different trailers that fit a certain niche: 1.) 7X14 utility trailer single 3500 lb axle for lawn mowers and ZTR's. 2.) 7 X 18 + 2 bumper pull equipment trailer with dual 7000 lb axles for Bobcat and small tractor. 3.) 8 X 20 + 5 gooseneck equipment trailer with dual 7000 lb axles for large tractor and mini excavators. 4.) 7 X 14 gooesneck dump trailer with dual 7000lb axles for hauling dirt, gravel and trash. The gooseneck dump was the last trailer purchased and would also be the first trailer gone if I decided to close shop. They are great for moving material, but are a pain to move equipment with. Even with "D" rings welded in my dump trailer it very difficult to crawl inside and chain equipment down. Also the ramps are removable and are stowed under the deck. The ramps are heavy and I always seem to tear my knuckles up getting them in and out of the storage slots.
In my opinion if I had to go down to one trailer it would not be the dump trailer. I would probably keep the 7 x 18 + 2 bumper pull equipment trailer.
It will be interesting to see with others say since most folks don't have 4 trailers.
A dump will cost allot more compared to a deck trailer. At lest 50% more, and that can go higher depending on options.
I have a small landscaping/bush hogging/backhoe/Bobcat company as a side business. I currently have 4 different trailers that fit a certain niche: 1.) 7X14 utility trailer single 3500 lb axle for lawn mowers and ZTR's. 2.) 7 X 18 + 2 bumper pull equipment trailer with dual 7000 lb axles for Bobcat and small tractor. 3.) 8 X 20 + 5 gooseneck equipment trailer with dual 7000 lb axles for large tractor and mini excavators. 4.) 7 X 14 gooesneck dump trailer with dual 7000lb axles for hauling dirt, gravel and trash. The gooseneck dump was the last trailer purchased and would also be the first trailer gone if I decided to close shop. They are great for moving material, but are a pain to move equipment with. Even with "D" rings welded in my dump trailer it very difficult to crawl inside and chain equipment down. Also the ramps are removable and are stowed under the deck. The ramps are heavy and I always seem to tear my knuckles up getting them in and out of the storage slots.
In my opinion if I had to go down to one trailer it would not be the dump trailer. I would probably keep the 7 x 18 + 2 bumper pull equipment trailer.
It will be interesting to see with others say since most folks don't have 4 trailers.
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RobertN
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I get the most use out of my 16' flatbed bumper pull. I have hauled all kinds of stuff with it(except dirt, gravel).I'll grab that trailer and use it just cuase it is easier to load then the truck.
tractorski
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If you can oly buy one trailer, money is no object, and you are not afraid of driving up a steep grade to load. Get the dump. A flatbed equipment trailer would be cheaper and easier. If you plan to haul material...well, you know the answer.
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My uncle has a 14' Bri-Mar dump that is a 14,000# BP trailer. He also has a JD 33 HP tractor and a 300 loader. It is all it will do to fit even with no implement on the rear.
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I have a 06 model 14' PJ GN 2-7K axles, works well for me but rarely haul tractor on it. just tractor and loader will fill it but to narrow for a 7' box blade or any thing else I would need.
The height of the tractor on a dump trailer raises the center of gravity, also restricts you from backing into garages or getting under things that a flatbed trailer would allow. The bed on a dump trailer is really smooth, you'd have to put some additional restraints on tractor to make sure it doesn't slide around. My dump trailer is like an ice skating pond when it's wet, I don't even like to walk on it.
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IMHO hauling in a dump trailer is less than optimum.
it's up MUCH higher, you'll really notice how high up your load is. It also makes it harder to load (steep!)
your whole tractor has to fit inside and the hydraulics have to lie flat (FEL, backhoe, whatever). (although if you have a gooseneck, you can lie the FEL on the gooseneck part and secure it)
it's a PITA to secure, it's not easy to work around the tractor and the walls and work the chains/straps.
Dumps are really useful trailers, if you need it a lot, most people don't and would do better with a equipment trailer.
it's up MUCH higher, you'll really notice how high up your load is. It also makes it harder to load (steep!)
your whole tractor has to fit inside and the hydraulics have to lie flat (FEL, backhoe, whatever). (although if you have a gooseneck, you can lie the FEL on the gooseneck part and secure it)
it's a PITA to secure, it's not easy to work around the tractor and the walls and work the chains/straps.
Dumps are really useful trailers, if you need it a lot, most people don't and would do better with a equipment trailer.