Posted by picassomcp on May 08, 2013 at 16:55:46 from (50.107.38.145):
I am looking for a different trailer to haul my skidloader and a few attachments on. I also haul an occasional tractor, like an M or something, but nothing bigger than a 560 farmall due to weight, this trailer will also be used as a hay hauler. I'm thinking about a 20 footer with a capacity of about 10k or so. Here is the kicker to the whole deal....
I want to pull it with my half ton. Now before you get on my case, I'm aware of this trucks limitations and I am aware of the consequences of asking the truck to do more than its made to do, hence looking for a light duty trailer. I'm looking for a trailer that is light weight with relatively light capacity. I have talked with a trailer dealer, I mentioned what I'm looking for, he recommended a 14k capacity 24' trailer with fenders as the deck sits between the tires such as on a regular bumper pull car trailer. He recommended this type as they weigh less and have less drag than a deck over type trailer. He is asking $5400 for that trailer brand new. He says it pulls like a dream and that he has sold many of these to guys pulling with a half ton. no problems. I currently have a trailer just like that but in 20 foot length. not sure if its homemade or not, but could be?? It does ok, but I think it pulls a bit hard, mostly due to a bent axle and the fact that the gooseneck is quite high, as in above the cab, causing extra drag. also, the fenders cause problems with loading tractors, it seems you quite often have to drive over them to get the tractor loaded, then once loaded, you can't get the weight distibuted just the way you want it due to the damn fenders. I'm looking at one of two options here.... do I buy a deck over trailer to prevent the loading issue?? if so, can I find a light duty one that won't overload the half ton? How much extra drag is there with a deck over? or, do I take my existing trailer to a welding shop to have the hitch lowered and new axles installed? If I go this route, I imagine I would have $1,000+ into repairs and still have the fenders to contend with. But it would probably pull easier being that its not a deckover. I'm kinda stuck here and looking for opinions.
The pics are my current trailer that I am considering having modified. If I decide to sell this one, what would you estimate its value to be? all tires are good, 2 are new, brakes and all lights working. Newer 2x decking. no title.
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