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Alumna8220

chuck machinist

chuck machinist

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Been searching for a Aluminum trailer to haul my Case 411 5500#.Found this Alumna8220 .Anyone run with the Alumna trailers ?Looking for the pros and cons. Some aluminum trailers have a tendency to carry lighter loads due to their construction. I am looking at the car hauler style because it should offer better resale than conventional steel trailers, and easier on the maintenance. Thanks in advance.. Chuck
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I've never seen that brand before. Would be nice to see some better pics of the tongue and side rail, they look a little light in those pics. If they are heavy enough material they should be ok. 2-3,500 lb axles? That looks a lot like what is sold around me called Alumaline. They were a pretty good trailer and they had their own extrusions for the sides and deck. Made a light but strong trailer. How long is that one? Looks close to 20'. Too bad your not closer to Mn. I could build you a great car hauler type.
 
Evening Jon,
Your right ,the 8220 is a 20 footer ,with a 2/5/16 coupler, twin 3500#axles 14"or 15" wheels.Its a shame they have rubber torsion axles. Kind of partial to leaf springs. SSI out of South Carolina puts a nice one but not aluminum. Sorry I could not get a better pic of the coupler, Chuck
 
Most who don't do a lot of off road work like hauling bales prefer the torflex once they try them. The only disadvantage is no equalizing, but they are made to handle 2x the weight for short times like driving through a ditch. The advantages are better ride and no maint. on the suspension. They also are less likely to bend or get out of alignment. They also help if your tow vehicle is a little light for the job since they don't equalize the load doesn't transfer to the truck so much, but still you don't get the sway problems from having the load too far back either. Not trying to change your mind, just offering some info from my experience.
 
Oh, OK. I thought if you were from around here I know I guy who bought one of those trailer from them, and has mentioned selling it to get a bigger on.
 
And you don't need a jack to change a tire, just a chunk or 2 of 2X6.

Even with light axles I'd prefer a tall/skinny 16 inch tire- they turn fewer times to go the same distance- and so do the bearings.
 
If you want a heavier built aluminum trailer check out/google Montrose trailers in Montrose, MI. Phone 810-639-7431. Ask for Gary, Sr. I am on my second Montrose trailer, 24 foot. I love it! They will custom build anything you want. On mine they turned the long beams upside down for the same strength but now have a flat floor. Not cheap but I am convinced you get what you pay for.
 
Sorry, I just saw this! Ill get in touch with him hopefully today and see if he still has it. I talked to him Friday, and didnt think about it since I was in a hurry to get home. Im not sure if his is 8020, but I know its an Alumna something or another.
 
Aluminum is fine till you set anything like a plow or disc on it. The deck will be junk after the first trip. Get a wood floor for it. Then if the Bushog mower settles to the deck or the plow touches the floor it will still be good.
I have been mildly looking for a new 48ft stepdeck semi trailer. The only problem is they all want to sell me an aluminum floor. When I tell them it won't work they ask why. When I tell them the tracks on the first dozer or excavator will trash their pretty floor the first trip they agree.
 
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