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Griz

03-22-2006 12:42:02




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I need a trailer for the To-20. I know I need a 16ft; but, what weight capacity. My guess is, the tractor and mower come to about 3500 lbs. Give me suggestions.




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souNdguy

03-23-2006 08:23:16




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 Re: Trailer in reply to Griz, 03-22-2006 12:42:02  
A standard car hauler is usually rated at 6000 to 7000#.. that and dual wheels and brakes should do ya. Remember the trailer is gonna take up 1500-2000# of theat weight.

make sure your tow vehicle has the correct hitch, rating and brake controller ( if e-brake ).. etc.

I tow my ford N's on a trailer setup like this all the time..

soundguy



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phil(WA)

03-22-2006 22:24:02




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 Re: Trailer in reply to Griz, 03-22-2006 12:42:02  
I think Phil(VA) covered your needs very well. The only thing I would add is get radial tires if possible rather than bias ply which is basic to most trailer manufacturers.

Phil(WA)



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phil(va)

03-22-2006 19:15:19




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 Re: Trailer in reply to Griz, 03-22-2006 12:42:02  
For basic hauling to fit your needs, you need a double axle trailer with brakes on at least one axle. Sixteen ft. is indeed an excellent length. You can go to 18 ft., but that makes it harder to maneuver and you don't need it. You can also use 14 ft. and that is ok and you can get by with it, but 16 is better. I like the beavertail style. The gooseneck hookup is the most efficient, but the typical bumper type, using a 2-5/16 ball is perfectly fine and less pricey. New ones run about $2400 or so, depending.... Sometimes you can find a used one, but usually when you do it needs tires and the wiring needs overhauling, so sometimes used ones are not bargains. The typical double axle bumper style trailer hauls 7,000 lbs gross max. And the trailers themselves weigh about 1500 or so, so that would suit your purposes fine as the net capacity is well above what you need. The axles are rated at 3500 each. You will need a brake hookup (installed by any trailer shop) for your towing vehicle to actuate the brakes on the trailer, and you should have a battery activated breakaway box for the trailer, which applies the brakes on the trailer in case is comes free from your towing vehicle. (Note that by "bumper type" I don't mean it hooks to your bumper. That's just a term for the type that hooks to the rear of the vehicle.) Hope that helps.

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