Tilt trailer

[Too many Kubotas]

Unless you want to get your tractor and some form of tow behind implement on the trailer too. Good luck doing that with an hydraulic dovetail trailer.

Not sure why that couldn't work.

I've loaded cars with low breakover angles on my 32' PJ. Drove them up on the tail, then raised it and drove onto the deck.

Of course, if the distance from a tractor's rear axle to the wheels of what's pulled behind it is three or so feet longer than the dovetail it may not work out.

 

[mcmxi]

Of course, if the distance from a tractor's rear axle to the wheels of what's pulled behind it is three or so feet longer than the dovetail it may not work out.

That's exactly the issue I face. In fact, I have to extend my 22ft trailer deck by 3ft this spring so that the M6060 and RC3712 will fit on. The disc fits without issue, but the RC3712 is long at 15ft-6in, and the transport wheels are set way towards the back. I calculated that with the front wheels of either the MX or M up against the front stop of the trailer, I need 22ft-9in and 23ft-11in of deck for the tractors and folding cutter respectively.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

I would leave well enough alone (based on your photos) and just put a 2x4 or 4x4 under the mower to let its shell rest on it.

A lengthened trailer like you describe becomes almost impossible to sell. I had one built (time crunch, or I would've built it) for a cabover camper.

That meant the axles are placed a couple of feet farther forward than normal, which means it can't be loaded like a regular trailer.

And I also had the gooseneck made lower than a regular one so the camper could sit directly on the deck - which means it likely won't work with a typical pickup. Not an issue with my flatbed, though.

Anyway, if you lengthen yours, be prepared to cut it back down before selling it since many people don't think all that much anymore..

 

[sd455dan]

Have a 20ft utility 5th wheel tilt including dove tail.
Sometimes I don't even jack it up, just roll up to the trailer in 1st and walk the front tires up on the tilt then just drive on.
My only complaint is hauling cars and having to climb out the front door window, since you can't open the doors.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

Have a 20ft utility 5th wheel tilt including dove tail.
Sometimes I don't even jack it up, just roll up to the trailer in 1st and walk the front tires up on the tilt then just drive on.
My only complaint is hauling cars and having to climb out the front door window, since you can't open the doors.

Hmm. My 18' little gooseneck with a 2' dove has removable fenders that I never had to remove.

Can open the doors on Challengers, Porsches, and...well, anything I've had on it in the past six or so years. Those fenders are nine inches tall as I recall.

 

[mcmxi]

I would leave well enough alone (based on your photos) and just put a 2x4 or 4x4 under the mower to let its shell rest on it.

A lengthened trailer like you describe becomes almost impossible to sell. I had one built (time crunch, or I would've built it) for a cabover camper.

That meant the axles are placed a couple of feet farther forward than normal, which means it can't be loaded like a regular trailer.

And I also had the gooseneck made lower than a regular one so the camper could sit directly on the deck - which means it likely won't work with a typical pickup. Not an issue with my flatbed, though.

Anyway, if you lengthen yours, be prepared to cut it back down before selling it since many people don't think all that much anymore..

I'm not going to weld anything to the trailer. I'll use 2"x3" heavy walled tubing that will work with the stake pockets to support a cantilevered deck that will extend rearward 3ft.

I don't have a problem hauling the RCR1884 shown above, or the disc, but the RC3712 is a much bigger cutter. I got this photo off the Land Pride website.

 

[slckeys]

Unless you want to get your tractor and some form of tow behind implement on the trailer too. Good luck doing that with an hydraulic dovetail trailer.

Everyone's needs are different, so the blanket statement about what's best is redundant. I have a double gang 8ft disc and a Landpride RC3712 12ft folding cutter coming that I need to get on the trailer. Not possible with hydraulic dovetail models.

I agree everyone's needs are different. And I'm not trying to make a blanket statement. I was referring to the member I quoted and his hydraulic dove tail was a good choice. But I have driven onto the dove tail, then lifted it, then continued to drive forward. A couple extra steps in some cases I admit. So I agree with you on everyone needs to go with what best suits their needs

 

[Too many Kubotas]

I'm not going to weld anything to the trailer. I'll use 2"x3" heavy walled tubing that will work with the stake pockets to support a cantilevered deck that will extend rearward 3ft.

Good thinking. That's about what I had planned to do with the 32' PJ mentioned earlier, which is for sale now since the new one showed up way before schedule.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

I agree everyone's needs are different. And I'm not trying to make a blanket statement. I was referring to the member I quoted and his hydraulic dove tail was a good choice. But I have driven onto the dove tail, then lifted it, then continued to drive forward. A couple extra steps in some cases I admit.

I'm spoiled now. The Diamond C has a cordless remote for the dovetail, so no extra steps needed.

And the hydraulic jacks (also usable with the cordless) is a great feature. Sure came in handy today when moving two trailers with hydraulic jacks around.

 

[sd455dan]

Hmm. My 18' little gooseneck with a 2' dove has removable fenders that I never had to remove.

Can open the doors on Challengers, Porsches, and...well, anything I've had on it in the past six or so years. Those fenders are nine inches tall as I recall.

Mine has the foot or so tall rails and is only about 80" between fenders. I can get the doors open a few inches but not enough to exit. having a low slung trailer it does tow very well.
Flat bed trailers have advantages too.

How wide is the space between those 9" tall fenders?

Are they drive over style?