Trailer for B26

[Carl Bert]

I am looking to buy a trailer for my new B26 and wanted some advice. I never owned a trailer before and have no idea of weight, size, brand etc. My B26 weighs 4000 lbs and fits in a 15 ft shed with the backhoe turned to the side. I am looking to buy the smallest and lightest trailer possible that will handle this tractor. Is the backhoe allowed, by law, to hang off the back? I've often seen this, just don't know if its legal. If so I could probably squeeze it onto a 14 footer. Any advice would be appeciated. Thanks

 

[Diamondpilot]

This has been covered many many times. The issue with short trailers is balancing the load and also getting the necessary 45 deg angle on the chains to properly secure it.

I would go with a 16' minimum 7,000# trailer with brakes on at least one axle. Both axles is better. I have a 18' trailer that is rated for 7,000# that weighs about 1,500# empty leaving 5,500# for payload. You really need to get the bucket and the BH both on the trailers deck and secured down also to prevent stress from the load bouncing during transit.

Read the other post in this section on transporting a BH.

Chris

 

[BruceWard]

I initially used a 16' trailer for my B21 then upgraded to a 20' to allow for better balancing. The B21 TLB also weighs in at 4K pounds and I believe the dimensions are similar. I suggest you get a 18' or longer trailer.

 

[powerstroke444e]

I use a 16 foot trailer with 2 6k axles most of the time and its a nice fit but no room for attachments but usually put them on the back of the truck its a 12 foot flat bed. My favorite is 30 foot gooseneck but its a little big to get around town with. We also haul it on a 22 foot 14,000 lbs with the trencher on the front and the tractor backed on but it is not balance very well. I would look at 14-16 dump with 6k axles then you would have best of both worlds.

 

[wallace]

In the state of NY you are required o have brakes on every axel.
Yes you are allowed to have a overhang. The rear is 4' and the front is 3'
I would agree with getting a longer trailer.
I sent you a pm.

 

[oldballs]

Redi-Haul, from Fairbault, Minnesota, makes quality, heavy duty trailers in most heavy equipment and light duty sizes. See Redi Haul Trailers Home Page Maybe there is a dealer in your area. Had mine for 11 years now and have gotten good service from it.

 

[wallace]

How about this Bri-Mar 18' 7K for $2,900 (these are usually 3,595 but I need to make room for winter!)
This is one of the top made trailer manufactures out there today.
Has brakes on all wheels.
5' stand up ramps with dog legs.
This is one of our best selling equipment trailers out there.

 

[Carl Bert]

How about this Bri-Mar 18' 7K for $2,900 (these are usually 3,595 but I need to make room for winter!)
This is one of the top made trailer manufactures out there today.
Has brakes on all wheels.
5' stand up ramps with dog legs.
This is one of our best selling equipment trailers out there.

First, I want 16' max. If I could squeeze it on a 14' I would.
Second, I don't want the stand up ramps.
And third, where are you located? How far off of the NYS thruway (87) are you?

Thanks

 

[Carl Bert]

I use a 16 foot trailer with 2 6k axles most of the time and its a nice fit but no room for attachments but usually put them on the back of the truck its a 12 foot flat bed. My favorite is 30 foot gooseneck but its a little big to get around town with. We also haul it on a 22 foot 14,000 lbs with the trencher on the front and the tractor backed on but it is not balance very well. I would look at 14-16 dump with 6k axles then you would have best of both worlds.

When you say a 14'-16' dump, do you mean a tilt bed trailer? Will it fit on a 14'?. When you transport, do you rest the BH bucket down on the trailer or is it ok to use the pin and hook locking devices installed on the tractor?

 

[BruceWard]

On a 14' trailer the backhoe bucket will be off the back end of the trailer.

Shorter trailers are more difficult to back up and balance.

Why do you want a shorter trailer?