Utility Trailer for Subcompact Tractor

[WinterDeere]

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.View attachment 3651611

The other nice thing about choosing something small and light is that you can use the tractor to pull the trailer around the yard, when doing things like tree and shrub trimming. Then if your disposal is off-site, you can hook the trailer to your truck to haul it all to the mulch facility.

We burn most of our trimmings, but I do make at least one or two big trips to the mulch facility per year, and this is exactly how I manage it with my 7000# trailer and larger CUT. If I had a 10k# trailer, I don't think I'd want to be doing grassy hills with it on my CUT, at least without adding a brake controller to the CUT.

Another advantage of keeping the trailer light, depending on your state laws, you may not need brakes. That means you won't need to haul it to an inspection facility, leave it there three days and pay $150 for a 120 seconds inspection every year, before driving back to pick it up and haul it home. Trailer inspections are a PITA, and 3x the cost of a car inspection, at least around here.

 

[paulsharvey]

The other nice thing about choosing something small and light is that you can use the tractor to pull the trailer around the yard, when doing things like tree and shrub trimming. Then if your disposal is off-site, you can hook the trailer to your truck to haul it all to the mulch facility.

We burn most of our trimmings, but I do make at least one or two big trips to the mulch facility per year, and this is exactly how I manage it with my 7000# trailer and larger CUT. If I had a 10k# trailer, I don't think I'd want to be doing grassy hills with it on my CUT, at least without adding a brake controller to the CUT.

Another advantage of keeping the trailer light, depending on your state laws, you may not need brakes. That means you won't need to haul it to an inspection facility, leave it there three days and pay $150 for a 120 seconds inspection every year, before driving back to pick it up and haul it home. Trailer inspections are a PITA, and 3x the cost of a car inspection, at least around here.

Wow, we dont even do an inspection when you home make a new trailer, just certified weight ticket.

 

[mjonesnh]

The other nice thing about choosing something small and light is that you can use the tractor to pull the trailer around the yard, when doing things like tree and shrub trimming. Then if your disposal is off-site, you can hook the trailer to your truck to haul it all to the mulch facility.

We burn most of our trimmings, but I do make at least one or two big trips to the mulch facility per year, and this is exactly how I manage it with my 7000# trailer and larger CUT. If I had a 10k# trailer, I don't think I'd want to be doing grassy hills with it on my CUT, at least without adding a brake controller to the CUT.

Another advantage of keeping the trailer light, depending on your state laws, you may not need brakes. That means you won't need to haul it to an inspection facility, leave it there three days and pay $150 for a 120 seconds inspection every year, before driving back to pick it up and haul it home. Trailer inspections are a PITA, and 3x the cost of a car inspection, at least around here.

No inspections in TN. Trailers for private use do not require registration or tags.

 

[WinterDeere]

Let me re-quote myself:

Another advantage of keeping the trailer light, depending on your state laws...

I know some states don't even require yearly inspection on passenger cars, which just seems crazy dangerous given the high fraction of complete mechanical-imbeciles behind the wheel on any given highway, but there you have it!

 

[KennyG]

Let me re-quote myself:



I know some states don't even require yearly inspection on passenger cars, which just seems crazy dangerous given the high fraction of complete mechanical-imbeciles behind the wheel on any given highway, but there you have it!

I once lived in a state that required inspection and never want to again. They didn't really care if your car was safe or not, they just wanted to charge you to adjust the headlights. It seemed strange to me that the headlights needed adjusted every year.

 

[WinterDeere]

I once lived in a state that required inspection and never want to again. They didn't really care if your car was safe or not, they just wanted to charge you to adjust the headlights. It seemed strange to me that the headlights needed adjusted every year.

Never experienced that here. They will usually try to sell you an air cleaner or oil change, but the main point of inspection is brakes and tires. They pull all four wheels, measure and report rotor and pad thickness on the inspection report, as well as average tread depth on each tire.

We also have emissions testing, if you're in one of the counties immediately surrounding Philadelphia. But that's a whole other matter. Most of our state does not have emissions testing, as long as inspector signs off that all OEM emissions equipment is still present and connected.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

I know some states don't even require yearly inspection on passenger cars, which just seems crazy dangerous given the high fraction of complete mechanical-imbeciles behind the wheel on any given highway, but there you have it!

Used to very strict annual inspections, before arriving in the USA I expected the road sides littered with broken down vehicles here. Surely all those wide aftermarket wheels, engine swaps, etc. must be devastating.

Well, as it turned out, I saw maybe 80% fewer broken down cars than I was used to.

 

[ultrarunner]

Never experienced that here. They will usually try to sell you an air cleaner or oil change, but the main point of inspection is brakes and tires. They pull all four wheels, measure and report rotor and pad thickness on the inspection report, as well as average tread depth on each tire.

We also have emissions testing, if you're in one of the counties immediately surrounding Philadelphia. But that's a whole other matter. Most of our state does not have emissions testing, as long as inspector signs off that all OEM emissions equipment is still present and connected.

There is a push now in California to start vehicle safety inspections now that the Feds have said no more California waiver for vehicle emission to a more stringent standard… we smog back to 1976.

Trailers would just add to the time list hauling to and from the station.

Not sure how the safety inspection would apply to Collector vehicles?

Would the inspector even know how to check the brakes or start the carbide generator to produce the gas for the headlight… let alone light it on my 1905 Oldsmobile?

 

[WinterDeere]

Not sure how the safety inspection would apply to Collector vehicles?

Our collectible/antique vehicles are generally plated as such, and usually exempt from safety and emissions inspections. They also get a huge break on insurance, but with all of that comes some restrictions on yearly and weekly mileage. The intent is that these be vehicles used for weekend enjoyment, or the occasional special road trip or event, but not as daily commuters.

I believe most antique or collectible vehicles get a one-time safety approval, with owner assist when they are first (re)badged with antique plates, but never get checked again after that.

 

[WM75Guy]

To the OP: If you haven't bought a trailer U-Haul now rents a 16' 10,000# utility trailer, if your vehicle can tow it. Here is the thread I started on it.

U-Haul 16' 10,000# Toy Hauler Utility Trailer Now Available.

Vehicle and trailer inspections are no longer required in Texas, as of January 1, 2025. Emissions tests are still required in 17 of the largest counties. But I still have to pay the fee when I register my vehicles, that didn't go away.