Utility Trailer for Subcompact Tractor

[Torvy]

Me too because I already had it from the early 1960’s

Single Axle with 10’ rails fit my BX23 perfect.

I wish I could find the pictures of this same trailer hauling Shelby Cobras and GT40’s back in the day…

Shelby is buried a few miles from here.

 

[ultrarunner]

I guess I’m the only one that has towed several thousand miles my BX23 TLB on 10’ rail trailer?

The bucket sits nicely and secure on the tongue A frame and the backhoe is pinned both vertical and side to side.

I also have a 16’ enclosed trailer plus my 18’ 12k PJ dove tail…

I chose the smaller trailer so as to not haul another ton of trailer and inflict wheel scrub on the tandem trailer axles…

The PJ handles my JD 350C dozer with ease.

Also have a box trailer from my Craftsman Mower and. Dump Trailer that hauled the Kubota RTV900…

Can’t have to many trailers!

 

[ultrarunner]

Shelby is buried a few miles from here.

Trailers for sports cars and SCCA of the 50’s and 60’s were light and strong purpose built and pickups were often not the tow vehicle of choice… it was the high hp wagons.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

Can’t have to many trailers!

I'm definitely not arguing that.

Yet I've sold more of them in the past few years than I have bought. And it doesn't bother me if the trailer is larger/more capable than it needs to be. Sometimes it's just right, even if the load weighs way less than what the trailer can support.

 

[paulsharvey]

Just to clarify, the OP is wanting:
to tow a 2000# package
and spend like $2000, but able to go to maybe $3000

Although a 7x18, 9990# trailer is a good trailer, it in no way is a good match for his specific case. That trailer will weigh twice his package weight... And it becomes a burden as a general, light, Utility trailer, with his jeep.

While this trailer would "technically" work, although over budget; i dont like the safety margin... I'm also not a fan of aluminum trailers; too hard to repair; but for people in a salt environment, they might be great.

Steel, min width, 6', but I would prefer 6'4", just because; min 14', but 16' is better; 2 front tie downs, 2 rear tie downs; mesh ramp-gate; the ability to remove/lay forward/flat is nice; 2 axles, 3500# each, with atleast 1 set of brakes. Believe it or not, a wood deck is easier to load/unload/walk on, then metal, and should be cheaper, normal, 15 or maybe 16" wheels, painted steel is fine. Avoid 14/14.5/16.5" wheels. A spare is nice, but you can pick up a bolt on spare bracket and a spare wheel-tire after the fact

Used is fine; but consider the cost for 4 tires, lights, deck, and many used ones stop being the "deal" they look like.View attachment 3651589

 

[ultrarunner]

I'm definitely not arguing that.

Yet I've sold more of them in the past few years than I have bought. And it doesn't bother me if the trailer is larger/more capable than it needs to be. Sometimes it's just right, even if the load weighs way less than what the trailer can support.View attachment 3651588

I have to borrow the Super Duty when I’m towing near max on all my 2 axle trailers…

Even being my 3/4 ton Chevrolet is rated it is also gutless with a 305 and weighs in close to max GVW as a service truck.

Totally different with the Super Duty… gooseneck, loaded dump, PJ with the dozer no problem…

 

[Too many Kubotas]

That Ram 3500 is the only thing I tow with, even if it's only five empty 325 gallon totes.

So far it has never been "too much tow vehicle". But it is marginal with 25K behind it.

 

[ultrarunner]

That Ram 3500 is the only thing I tow with, even if it's only five empty 325 gallon totes.

So far it has never been "too much tow vehicle". But it is marginal with 25K behind it.

Most of my towing is residential property maintenance in urban city settings… most locations I would never be able to legally park or even find a place to park in a dense city with 25 and 40’ wide lots..

My BX is a real work saver for tight spots for sewer and drainage work… stepside pickup and smaller trailer make a good combination.

 

[paulsharvey]

This is what I tried to upload above; 6.4 ft x 14ft, aluminum, 3500# axle; and the trailer is Light. This would do what the OP needs, it's just kinda closer than I would choose to purchase for the task.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

My BX is a real work saver for tight spots for sewer and drainage work… stepside pickup and smaller trailer make a good combination.

Sounds like a small rollback would be nearly ideal for you.

I've always wanted one, but it's easier to use one tow vehicle and trailers.