What trailer would you buy for a 2500 pound tractor.

ASEguy · Apr 30, 2010

I'm going to buy a trailer for my tractor and was wondering what is a good one to buy. Any ideas?

thurlow · Apr 30, 2010

Any decently-made TANDEM axle trailer.........

kossuth · Apr 30, 2010

Two things to factor. What is your pulling vehicle and what is your budget. 2500 lb tractor can easily be hauled by any car trailer 7k. But, if you have a 3/4 ton truck and a larger budget it only makes sense to get a 10k trailer. One thing for sure get brakes on both axles though. This isn't a decision to be taken lightly because once you have the trailer you'll find a host of other things to use the trailer for.

showcrop · Apr 30, 2010

Get one with two 7,000 lb axles. your next tractor will weigh more like 4,000 lbs. BTDT. on 4th trailer now.

Brian Jasper co. Ia · Apr 30, 2010

I have a CA Allis Chalmers that is about 2500. When I went to buy a trailer the salesman said a single axle would do what I wanted, but it would be maxed out and not pull well. I bought the tandem axle and like someone else says, the next tractor was larger.

Oldmax · May 1, 2010

I use a 7000 lb tandem axle with brakes on all 4 wheels to haul my 1715 N/H that weights in at 2200 lbs without tires loaded.But the tires are loaded and some type implement is always on tractor when I an hauling it so I would think about 3000 would be a fair weight. I also use equlizer hitch and sway control.

ASEguy · May 1, 2010

Well guy's thanks for the input and the photo. I limited myself, probably a good idea financially, when I bought my Dakota quad cab. Seems I'm probably pretty safe pulling around 4,000 to 4,500 lbs. at this point. I'm seriously looking at at single axle due to the lower cost and having three in college. Doubt I'll get another tractor...Did I just say that? I've been bitten by this old tractor bug. I can see me having several down the road. By the way, that's a good looking tractor you have there. Mine's an Allis C.

thurlow · May 1, 2010

I've been doing this.......pulling trailers of one kind or another.......for more than 50 years; please don't buy a single axle trailer, especially to pull behind your truck.

ScottyHOMeY · May 1, 2010

I'll second Thurlow's sentiment. For a 2500# tractor and the weight of a typical car hauler, you'll be OK with your Dakota, assuming you have the motor, gearing and brakes for it. As long as the power train and braking is up to it, that will leave suspension, and there's always weight distibuting hitches to cure any issues there.

Advantage of the tandems is better tracking and a lot less jouncing.

Kip-Utah · May 3, 2010

My Dad & I have both done a lot of tractor towing with Dodge Dakotas. 3.7 & 3.9 v-sixes,and 5.2 & 4.7 v-eights with both standard and automatic transmissions. Buy a decent light weight tandem axel trailer with good electric brakes on at least one axel, but both axels is best. You will get along great with this combo. Kip

rustyfarmall · May 3, 2010

(quoted from post at 06:15:34 05/03/10) My Dad & I have both done a lot of tractor towing with Dodge Dakotas. 3.7 & 3.9 v-sixes,and 5.2 & 4.7 v-eights with both standard and automatic transmissions. Buy a decent light weight tandem axel trailer with good electric brakes on at least one axel, but both axels is best. You will get along great with this combo. Kip

Brakes are now required by law on ALL axles. Single axle, tandem, or triple axle, ALL axles MUST have brakes.

CLTX · May 4, 2010

A single axle trailer will haul a small tractor by itself, but not with a mower. BTDT! A 16' tandem axle will allow you to haul the tractor with a brush hog type mower.

Oldmax · May 6, 2010

If you ever pull a tandem axle trailer you would NOT go back to a single axle. Please don't buy one and later have to trade for a tandem. reguardless of the trailer you buy with the Dakota you should use equalizer hitch and sway control. as the hitch is only good for half the weight without bars. My hitch is good for 6000 lbs pull and 600 lbs on rear of truck with bars and 3400lbs and 340 lbs without bars. even my K-2500 book tells you to use bars over 3000 lbs.

johndeerefan · May 7, 2010

Like everyone else, I totally agree against the single axle trailer. It will be cheaper, but you will be very limited in its use. Plus, it won't pull worth a dang with that load. Bottom line, unless you are pulling a lawn mower around the neighborhood don't waste your time on a single axle trailer. They were built for lawn mowers and golf carts.

I bought a new 16' plus 2' dovetail equipment trailer, 7000lbs capacity, metal flooring, 3 ramps, brakes on both axles, breakaway kit, and spare tire. Paid $2700 for it. I can load it up to max. capacity and run down the highway at 60-70 mph and can't even tell it's behind me. I wouldn't trade it for any other trailer. I also have a 24' gooseneck deckover. 99% of the time, I pull the equipment trailer. It's just so much easier to get it around. Not to mention it pulls a lot easier. Go figure.

You can get this trailer with wood floor, no spare tire, single axle brakes, no breakaway kit, and 2 standard ramps for $1900.

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