Trailer size recommendation

Cmattina81 · Aug 19, 2016

Ordering a new trailer to transport my Ferguson TO20 (approx 2800lb and approx 6x10). Placing an order for a Curahee utility trailer 7x14 deck, 7000lb gvwr with tandum 3500lb axles ea. The trailer has standard 24" on center metal cross beams, I had them make them 12" on center. I also had them reinforce the gate ramp with double the beams.

Does this sound like it should be safe for the trailer? Any comments or thoughts about this trailer are appreciated. Thank you.

VicS · Aug 19, 2016

Sounds good. But you will find 14' is a little short. 18' will be better. But 14 will work with no implements. I went from a 16' bumper, to a 20 and 5 deckover. Now think I need a 32' hyd dove tail. It never ends. Good luck!

Cmattina81 · Aug 19, 2016

Thanks for the reply VicS.
Why do you think the 14' will be short? I was originally looking at a 12' but thought the 14' would be safer?
Thanks.

RobCons · Aug 19, 2016

I use a 16 foot trailer to haul a Ford 641 around. To get the tongue weight right I have the bush hog hanging about 2 foot off the end. Box blade, disc, and such are within a couple of feet of the end. I put the tractors rear wheels between the trailer axles.

VicS · Aug 19, 2016

Like rob says above, may need to move forward or back to get tongue weight right. But should be fine.

IAtractorKid · Aug 20, 2016

I agree the 14' might be a little short...may need to move tractor forward or back to adjust to the weight, or may want to haul an implement with the tractor. Why not just buy a standard 16' car trailer with ramps?

Standard cross members on a 7,000lb trailer are usually 24" on center and would be plenty for your tractor. Moving g them to 12" is WAY overkill, adding extra weight and cost. 14,000lb trailers usually have them 14" on center.

I would rather have ramps over a gate, but if you want a gate, it will definitely need reinforced. A couple extra runners where the tires will track should be enough.

Be sure they put brakes on both axles.

jon f mn · Aug 20, 2016

14'will be tough to get loaded properly. Most tractors, especially with fluid or wheel weights, need to be loaded with the rear wheels between the axles. Without the extra weight they are more centered over the axles. So with a 14' you will be limited to how much you can move the tractor aroind to get ballanced well. This will get worse with extra equipment as said. 12" crossmember spacing is way to close and wastes money and weight. I would suggest 18' with standard spacing if I was selling one to you. 24" spacing is the max tho, and that depends on what the use for crossmembers and flooring.

Cmattina81 · Aug 20, 2016

So you would recommend a 16' car hauler as is? 18' will be too big for me in regards to storing. Even 16' will be tough, but I can make it work somehow.

I'm looking at a Currahee C716 model. Image attached. 7000lb gvwr with brakes on both axles. 24" on center cross members.

John M · Aug 20, 2016

I use to haul my M Farmall on a standard 16ft car trailer. (14ft w/ 2ft dovetail)I basically just centered it on the fat and tied it down and away I went. However, this was just a show tractor, so I didn't have a need for implements.

Cmattina81 · Aug 20, 2016

Thanks. Mine is a show tractor as well. No implements.

jon f mn · Aug 20, 2016

If your tractor is only for show with no wheel weights or fluid in the rear, and if your sure you won't be adding any equipment, then a 14 or 16' will get you by. But if you buy one that short and then change your mind and add equipment or try to haul more you may have trouble getting it ballanced well. I always recommend buying the longest, heaviest duty trailer you can. I've never had a customer complain about their trailer being too large, but have had several come back for a bigger one after the small one didn't work out. With your storage issues you are kind of stuck so just do what you can and deal with it best you can. Worst case you may have to back the tractor on to get balance right.

1206SWMO · Aug 20, 2016

A friend hauls his 3500 lb 1941 model 101 Massey Super tractor easily on a 7000 lb 16 ft car trailer.....16 ft makes it lots easier to balance the load..I bought this trailer new in 1987 and its seen lots of heavy loads...In a pinch it once hauled a 22-36 McCormick tractor 6 miles but I sure wouldn't recommend it..

IAtractorKid · Aug 20, 2016

I agree. A 14' will probably do for all you want now...but if you can find room to store a 16', I would definitely recommend it. Standard car trailer should be just fine for you...have you looked at Hull brand made by Stateline Trailers? They are very nice, and I believe you can get a 16' straight deck car trailer from them for just under $2k.

PretendFarmer · Aug 22, 2016

My 24' gooseneck has 25" crossmember spacing. May seem like its quite far apart but I have no issued hauling my pulling tractors, and all the other things I haul on it.
12" on center is overkill and 14' is too short.

showcrop · Aug 22, 2016

Twelve inch spacing of cross members is a very good idea if you are going to be on it with a loaded forklift with hard rubber wheels. Other than that it is a lot of extra weight and fuel for nothing, It could also help you to get stuck on soft ground.

Cmattina81 · Aug 22, 2016

Finally settled and ordered the trailer. Doing a 16' Equipment trailer 7k. Sticking with every as is and not making any modifications.
Thanks for all of the help from everyone who commented!
Chris.

hd6gtom · Sep 12, 2016

I have hauled dozens of tractors go with the 16'.

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