TRUCK AND TRAILER TEAM.

[LBrown59]

I think I've finally figured out what I'd want in a truck and trailer.
18' long by 7.5' wide trailer.
Deck over bed.
Hydraulic tilt bed.
Winch
4 Wheel brakes.
Originally planed on 16' long to haul my BX23 but decided to go 18' in order to haul my longer import pick UPs.
How much trailer do I need to handle /carry my 2900 pound pick up which is 333 pounds heavier than my BX23 ?

O K so much for the trailer.
Now on to the pickup to tow it with.
Looking for used 7 to 10 years old.
Need a payload that will let me haul 2000 to 4000 pounds.
Other desired truck features :
4 Wheel drive.
Auto Trans.
Power Steering.
Air Cond.
Diesel would be nice but not a must .
What towing capacity should I be shooting for?
Thanks: L B .

How did I do so far on specking out the rig?

 

[wkpoor]

Well let me see.
2-4thousand payload narrows it down to either a 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton or 1 ton truck. The rest of the requirements include 90% of the used market.
As for the trailer and decent 7K trailer will easily haul that load. However not too many deckovers 7.5 wide. Most are 8-8.5wide and most (at least looking used) will be 12-14K not 7K. Most 7K trailers are car haulers and landscapers. They do make 7K deckovers but finding a used one might be a bit of luck. I think used trailers are a tough find that aren't all beat up. Its one of those things in life you almost gotta buy new unless your not real picky. Kinda like when I went lookin for a used panel van. I soon found out I would have to buy that new or settle for high mileage junk.

 

[dodge man]

I don't think you would need a deck over, but it would be O.K. I think of deck overs being a heavier trailer, but I could be wrong. I just bought a 7000lb car trailer, it's just right for my BX2350, and would haul your little truck easily. I like your truck choice, I would look for a used Ford, Dodge, or Chevy half ton. I good hitch and trailer brake controller and your set.

 

[shvl73]

I know Pequea has a 7k deckover. I just missed one, used for $1200 on craigslist. I didn't have time to go look at it and by the time I did, it was gone. I agree w/ wkpoor, finding a used one is hard enough, let alone a narrow one.

 

[LBrown59]

1*Well let me see.2-4thousand payload narrows it down to either a 1/2 ton, 3/4 ton or 1 ton truck.
2*However not too many deckovers 7.5 wide. Most are 8-8.5wide and most

1*Yeah But which one?
2*I don't need a deck over to gain width or payload
capacity.

 

[LBrown59]

1*I don't think you would need a deck over, but it would be O.K. 2*I think of deck overs being a heavier trailer, but I could be wrong. 3* I would look for a used Ford, Dodge, or Chevy half ton.

1*The reason I want a deck over is to get the wheels and finders out of the way so i can load and unload from the side with forks or my loader or even the Back Hoe.The reason I want to keep the width down to 7.5 feet is so say I have dirt or something to un load I can reach it with the Fel or BH from each side. 2*I look at deckovers eliminating the wheels and fenders being in the way not as a heavier trailer or being more spacious.I could be wrong too.3*Will a 1/2 ton really have the gusto to tow the loaded trailer and haul a ton or 2 in the bed at the same time.

 

[Diamondpilot]

No pickup will handle more than 3,000# in the bed for the most part unless you get a new Diesel 350/3500 series. To tow around you little tractor and trucks you can get by with a newer 1/2 ton and a 7K trailer.

Chris

 

[J_J]

1*The reason I want a deck over is to get the wheels and finders out of the way so i can load and unload from the side with forks or my loader or even the Back Hoe.The reason I want to keep the width down to 7.5 feet is so say I have dirt or something to un load I can reach it with the Fel or BH from each side. 2*I look at deckovers eliminating the wheels and fenders being in the way not as a heavier trailer or being more spacious.I could be wrong too.3*Will a 1/2 ton really have the gusto to tow the loaded trailer and haul a ton or 2 in the bed at the same time.

I would think that as a min, something like a F-250 or F-350, 4 WD, AUTO, plus equalizing hitch. You should be able to tow anything you put on that trailer.

 

[J_J]

No pickup will handle more than 3,000# in the bed for the most part unless you get a new Diesel 350/3500 series. To tow around you little tractor and trucks you can get by with a newer 1/2 ton and a 7K trailer.

Chris

One short ton = 2000 lbs

 

[Diamondpilot]

That was the way things were JJ. My 2007 F-150 1/2 ton will handle 1,650# in the bed. Some, depending on bed and wheelbase configuration will handle nearly 2,000# I have had more than that in mine hauling hardwood flooring. My 2006 F-350 1 ton 3,640# in the bed.


In many cases the newer 1/2 tons 2005 and up will handle loads that 1 tons could barely handle 15 years ago and certainly handle more than 3/4 tons from that era.

Chris