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Bookman

05-18-2008 19:26:40

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I have started looking for a dual axle trailer to haul my tractors (Farmall Cub, Farmall A, and Farmall Super C) behind my Ford F150. I see prices all over the place. What do folks recommend I look for in a trailer (size; structure, brakes, ramps, winch, etc.)? Anything I should avoid? Probably no long distance hauling but might go 100 miles so, and I figure one has to be just as safe going 1 miles as 500 miles. Thanks in advance. Bookman

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CtryBoyInMT

06-25-2008 18:54:45

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Re: Trailer Recommendations in reply to Bookman, 05-18-2008 19:26:40

Just my

worth for anyone that is reading this.

A great solution to keeping the track's from tearing up a trailer,

is old snowmobile tracks.

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gwh1184

05-27-2008 06:40:23

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Re: Trailer Recommendations in reply to Bookman, 05-18-2008 19:26:40

Good choice. PhilipIN had the best advice. The k.i.s.s. method never hurts. Happy hauling.

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caterpillar guy

05-25-2008 09:43:38

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Re: Trailer Recommendations in reply to Bookman, 05-18-2008 19:26:40

The trailer your looking at is fine for 1 tractor at a time. As long as you don't turn crawlers on the trailer the wood floor will be fine. Mine is over ten years old and only patched one hole from an forklift going through. the steel floor is not good for steel tracks nor are steel ramps, but if you throw a couple of old tires on the floor and ramps then traction is solved just old car tires will work just 1or2 on the ramps and same on trailer.

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Bookman

05-20-2008 06:21:36

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Re: Trailer Recommendations in reply to Bookman, 05-18-2008 19:26:40

Folks, Thanks for the advice. The trailer I am looking at is a Sure-Trac made in Indiana. Regarding the crawler, I understand what you are saying regarding the metal floor. I have used my nephews Bobcat trailer to haul it, and it has an oak floor and it did not hurt it. This trailer has treated pine, which is probably pretty soft. If I get it, I probably will just use it for my wheeled tractors. My pickup has a five speed standard transmission and V-6, so I am not thinking of frequent and long distance hauling. I do have a Farmall 340 with loader which probably weighs in at 4,500 to 5,000, and I suppose it is possible I may eventually use it ot haul the crawler, which weights at 5,500 with the blade. The other tractors are probably 3,000 pounds or less. I just want something that will do the job with a margin of safety. Thanks for the good advice. Bookman

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GordoSD

05-20-2008 09:27:18

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Re: Trailer Recommendations in reply to Bookman, 05-20-2008 06:21:36

I also have a 150 with the v6 and 5 spd. I hauled an H on a car trailer with it one time. On a slight grade at a stop sign I had to really slip thde clutch to get moving. Also I had a tough time getting stopped. It's really too much for you little truck. You had better look for a very light trailer, a tilt bed deck over would be best. Check out Econoline Trailers.

Gordo

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02XLT4X4

05-20-2008 10:16:36

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Re: Trailer Recommendations in reply to GordoSD, 05-20-2008 09:27:18

GordoSD said: (quoted from post at 09:27:18 05/20/08) I also have a 150 with the v6 and 5 spd. I hauled an H on a car trailer with it one time. On a slight grade at a stop sign I had to really slip thde clutch to get moving. Also I had a tough time getting stopped. It's really too much for you little truck. You had better look for a very light trailer, a tilt bed deck over would be best. Check out Econoline Trailers.

Gordo

Trailer brakes??

I pull my WD-45 weighted down to about 5k lbs all the time and it handles it like a dream. Mine has the 5.4 and is an auto.

I rented a tilt deck a couple times, I will never own one. That is about the scariest loading procedure I can think of. Really hard to let your foot off the brakes to dismount, even after you triple check the parking brake is set and it is gear.

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larry cook

05-20-2008 01:48:03

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Re: Trailer Recommendations in reply to Bookman, 05-18-2008 19:26:40

i use a bumper pull trailer, it is 16' and has the ramps stored underneath. i have hauled my ford 8n with shredder on it and had no problems. i also use it to haul my 1955 ford 640 with shredder. no problems there either. i should mention, i pull the trailer with a ford ranger (edge) that has a v6 and a 5 speed transmission. i have not hauled either tractor very far from my place, 40 miles to a job. i do move both tractors around quite often to different places but mostly those jobs are only 15-18 miles from me. the trailer is rated @ 7000 lbs. and has 2 3500# axles. it is a wooden floor trailer. i would haul either tractor on that trailer to any job i had no matter how far.
larry cook

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Bookman

05-19-2008 07:30:48

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Re: Trailer Recommendations in reply to Bookman, 05-18-2008 19:26:40

I am thinking more along the lines of what PhilipIN has. If I were to do serious hauling I would go for a gooseneck and larger pickup. My nephew has a 3/4 pickup with gooseneck trailer and three axles. I have used it and it does great. He also uses it to make a living (he is a housemover and occasionally can move small buildings and garages just with it without getting out the big trucks, etc.). My use is more occasional and more of a hobby, so I have to keep the costs under control. Any idea of a price range for a decent dual axle car hauler trailer?
I see all kinds but I wonder about how well some are built, and then I wonder if some of the features of the high end are needed (tip bed, etc.). Thanks in advance. Bookman

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maplehillfrm

05-19-2008 14:59:04

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Re: Trailer Recommendations in reply to Bookman, 05-19-2008 07:30:48

I think you got everyone scared when you said you needed to haul the 3 tractors,, they all assumed you were hauling them all at once,, if this is the case you need a goosenecka nd a bigger truck, if you are going to haul all of those tractors, but not all at once the trailer shown will do the job,,

as far as price you are going to find them all over the place,, as far as options you need, I had one with the dovetail and I loved it, 18 feet, 2 axles , brakes on both axles, is all teh options you should need, all the frills arent really needed, a winch is nice,, but most tractors that size could be pushed up by hand [with the help of the rear tire] or come alonged up. I had a brimar, I had good luck with it, until I started hauling more tractors and heavier tractors, then went with teh gooseneck

if you are only hauling one at a time no need for the gooseneck,good luck pat

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Bookman

05-19-2008 15:03:00

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Re: Trailer Recommendations in reply to maplehillfrm, 05-19-2008 14:59:04

Yep, Just hauling one at a time. Actually I have 8 tractors and a crawler. The Farmall 340 with loader is the heaviest of the wheeled tractor with around 5,000 I would guess. The John Deere 420 Crawler with blade might be 5,500 lb, but I would not want to haul it on a trailer with a wooden floor. Right now I am looking at the difference between a car hauler at 7,000 lb capacity and a implement trailer at 10,000 lb capacity. Only about $600 or so difference in price. Thanks Bookman

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old

05-19-2008 21:39:11

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Re: Trailer Recommendations in reply to Bookman, 05-19-2008 15:03:00

I use a car hauler 16 foot with a wood deck to haul all my tractors and my crawlers. I will never again use a steel deck to haul a crawler because they like to slide around on steel. I pull it with a 1980 Chev heavy half ton and have hauled more then I should at time on it and have yet to have any problems.

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Tom Railsback

05-19-2008 19:14:38

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Re: Trailer Recommendations in reply to Bookman, 05-19-2008 15:03:00

I realize what it will do to the wooden floor, but I think a wooden floor is safer for hauling a crawler than a steel deck. If it's wet, you have more control on wood than on steel. I once saw a guy lay an Oil Pull on its side coming off a steel deck; once they start to slide steel on steel, there is virtually no way to stop them.

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PhilipIN

05-19-2008 04:03:40

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Re: Trailer Recommendations in reply to Bookman, 05-18-2008 19:26:40

I have been very happy with this trailer over the past 8 years or so. It is a 16' bed plus a 2' beavertail. 10K capacity with two 6K axles, 16" E rated tires. Easily hauls my 3000# 8N (with loaded rear tires) with implements or my 7000# Ford 6000 diesel. Trailer weights 2500#, so weight with 8N and implement is 6000#. Make sure you have good brakes and practice proven tie down proceedures. Philip.

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alliswc

05-18-2008 20:09:35

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Re: Trailer Recommendations in reply to Bookman, 05-18-2008 19:26:40

get a gooseneck trailer. smother ride and better load distrubiton on truck and trailer, get one big and heavy enough to haul two of your biggest tractors at the same time.

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ricky c

05-18-2008 20:08:00

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Re: Trailer Recommendations in reply to Bookman, 05-18-2008 19:26:40

NOT RECOMMENDING PULLING THREE TRACTORS BEHIND A F-150. NO MATTER WHAT FORD SAID IT WILL PULL. YOU WILL NEED A GOOSE NECK TRAILER AND 30 FT TO BE SAFE. 150 WILL HAVE TO MUCH SWAY AND NOT ENOUGH LONG DISTANCE POWER. MY 2 CENTS

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ramblineagle

05-18-2008 20:12:59

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Re: Trailer Recommendations in reply to ricky c, 05-18-2008 20:08:00

i pull a 26ft goose neck trailer with my 1/2 ton pickup with no problems, just have to get weight loaded on trailer correctly.

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Bookman

05-20-2008 12:12:53

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Re: Trailer Recommendations in reply to ramblineagle, 05-18-2008 20:12:59

Folks, Just some feedback on what I decided. I decided to go with the 10,000 lb capacity trailer. I checked to day and they got in a shipment of the new car hauler (7,000 lb) trailers. However, with the increase in steel price, there is only about a $250 difference between the 10,000 lb trailer in stock and the new 7,000 car haulers. I thought the extra strength, capacity, big tires, heavier axle, etc. worth the $250. Plus if I get or borrow a heavier pickup sometime, I have a heavier pickup.
Thanks for the advice. Bookman

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IlliniJohn

05-27-2008 19:52:17

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Re: Trailer Recommendations in reply to Bookman, 05-20-2008 12:12:53

Congrats - -sound like a nice trailer!
In addition to the trailer brakes recommended earlier, please consider getting a load-equalizing hitch (with torsion bars to keep your truck level) and an Anti-sway bar (friction shock to slow & dampen sidexside sway)

Good Truckin"!
John

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