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Re: Please Educate me on Trailers
[Re: mw2015]
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07/31/15 04:19 AM
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Thanks for the replies. I've been looking at a 6x16 that is pretty rough, but he's asking just $625. The tires and wheels are all junk. It has 14, 15 and 16" tires on it, and every wheel is a different type. It would do the job, but it scares me to look at it. With wheels like that, I wonder what else might be wrong with it . Be careful with different size and type tires. Had a problem with a Big Tex single axle with different tire and load. Eventually caused odd tire wear. Took to trailer place and had to replace with 2 of same tires. Also watch the bolt pattern. Apparently I had an non standard pattern that I would have to order a spare online as opposed to standard bolt pattern where you could find a spare in stock at a store. Yep...standard trailer bolt pattern is 5x4.5 (ford pattern). You can find trailer wheels and tires anywhere with that pattern. My 20ft had 5x4.75. It's a small chevy pattern. But I had a tough time finding 14" rims for the things. I had 3 14"'s and one 15" so I wanted them all the same size. I ended up buying some 80's model El Camino 14" rims..with beauty rings for it. I get alot of "compliments" on my bling trailer rims. LOL Also, I wouldn't pay $625 for a trailer that looked rough and needed tires. You'll be $400+ in wheels/tires and then you may/or may not...need to work on the trailer. You should be able to find a nice 6x16 trailer for $1000 needing nothing and be in good shape.
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Re: Please Educate me on Trailers
[Re: duckbuster]
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07/31/15 05:47 AM
07/31/15 05:47 AM
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Make sure the tounge goes all the way to the front axle. If not it's a landscape trailer. Not enough weight capacity. Get a real car trailer. All good replies you have gotten but this one gets over looked a lot but is important. Also, from what I have seen, all the ones that pictures are posted of you will squirt an intestine out trying to lift those rear gates if not careful. They can be REAL heavy.
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Re: Please Educate me on Trailers
[Re: JSanford1974]
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07/31/15 05:54 AM
07/31/15 05:54 AM
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Also, I wouldn't pay $625 for a trailer that looked rough and needed tires. You'll be $400+ in wheels/tires and then you may/or may not...need to work on the trailer. You should be able to find a nice 6x16 trailer for $1000 needing nothing and be in good shape.
I don't know how far you are from Deatesville but I would at least call Whitworth and get prices on new. They have them with new or used tires on them. Worth it to pay more for new tires. Also, there is a long haired guy there that impression is he can't pass a drug test but is good with tractors and equipment. Especially Yanmars.
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Re: Please Educate me on Trailers
[Re: poorcountrypreacher]
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07/31/15 08:49 AM
07/31/15 08:49 AM
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Posts: 12,047 Sylacauga, AL
poorcountrypreacher
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Thanks for all the info. I guess I was concerned over nothing regarding the axle placement. I thought you needed 10% of the weight on the tongue, and some of the trailers I see look like they would have 50% on it.
I have a weight distributing hitch I can use if I have to, but I don't think it will be needed for this little tractor if I can find the right trailer.
All the labor of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled.
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Re: Please Educate me on Trailers
[Re: poorcountrypreacher]
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07/31/15 03:58 PM
07/31/15 03:58 PM
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Posts: 39,377 Marshall County
FurFlyin
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PCP, keep in mind where the wheels are on a semi trailer.... That's not the same as pulling a trailer with a pick up, but it's close enough for discussion sake. Gooseneck trailers like we use for hauling tractors and hay have about 65-70% of the trailer in front of the axles.
Like has been said above, you've got to have weight on the back of the truck and the further back the axles are, the better the trailer pulls.
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. 2 Chronicles 7:14
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Re: Please Educate me on Trailers
[Re: poorcountrypreacher]
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08/03/15 05:58 PM
08/03/15 05:58 PM
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poorcountrypreacher
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Many thanks to everyone for all the help! You guys helped me realize I needed to pass on the one with the bad tires and rims, and I wound up buying SuperSpikes trailer today. He was kind enough to meet me halfway and save me a much longer drive. The trailer is exactly as he described and it pulls much better than my little 5x8 trailer. Thanks for a great deal, Chad!
I've ordered some ramps for it, and then I'll be ready to pull it to my club and bush hog the roads and patches. I'm probably gonna have some questions about chains and binders; don't have much experience with them. I'll ask in a separate thread. Gonna try to go to Tractor Supply tomorrow to see the sizes they have.
A good evening to all!
All the labor of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled.
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