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COWMANSAM

09-28-2003 12:35:08

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I am thinking of having a new gooseneck trailer built that I can use for several purposes.I want to haul roll hay,cattle, and equipment. I am thinking of going with a 24ft low profile equipment model with drop axles and 14.5 tires(8 lug).I want removeable fenders in case I have to drive a wide stance tractor on it.Iwant the platform a full 102in wide. I will then have a set of portable cattle racks built on stands so I can back under to haul livestock.All input is welcome.

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COWMANSAM

09-29-2003 08:20:49

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Re: new trailer in reply to COWMANSAM, 09-28-2003 12:35:08

Would you suggest springs or torsion suspension?

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Jay

09-29-2003 08:16:11

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Re: new trailer in reply to COWMANSAM, 09-28-2003 12:35:08

Some of you said your states wouldn't allow a trailer with slotted floors to haul livestock. What's with that. Its just grass and water. Sounds like the city people are running your business. Not that way here in Texas YET.

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paul

09-29-2003 18:27:43

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Re: Re: new trailer in reply to Jay, 09-29-2003 08:16:11

"7020.2010 TRANSPORTATION OF MANURE.

Animal manure hauled on federal, state, or local highways, roads, or streets must be hauled in such a way as to prevent manure from leaking, spilling, or otherwise being deposited in the right-of-way. Manure deposited on a public roadway must be removed and properly disposed of by the hauler of the manure. "

And yes, this does apply to livestock haulers, not just a manure spreader.....

--->Paul

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Indydirtfarmer

09-29-2003 04:30:56

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Re: new trailer in reply to COWMANSAM, 09-28-2003 12:35:08

Everytime I get the idea to build a "one size fits all" answer to any need, I find that it doesn't do ANYTHING right. It may sound good, but when you put it into practice, things just aren't so simple. Stick with a stock trailer, and a flatbed. I tried the "fenders above the bed" thing, and won't ever do that again. Limits the use way too much.

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paul

09-28-2003 19:57:33

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Re: new trailer in reply to COWMANSAM, 09-28-2003 12:35:08

For a hobby as someone said, might work ok.

For real work, changing the livestock off & on is a big pain, & a livestock trailer is built lighter, with the sides & roof adding structure. your rig will need a big heavy floor & frame, then add the livestock frame on top & you lose load capacity.

Mixing livestock manure & livestock feed isn't the best. Going to be an ugly floor in short order.

Cracks with manure running out the floor would not be allowed here in Minnesota either. :)

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JMS/MN

09-29-2003 09:22:02

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Re: Re: new trailer in reply to paul, 09-28-2003 19:57:33

Yeah- it violates what we call "Minnesota Nice"!

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thurlow

09-28-2003 19:24:31

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Re: new trailer in reply to COWMANSAM, 09-28-2003 12:35:08

Not knowing how much hay, equipment, how many cows and how often you move them; whether this is a hobby or your livelihood; how valuable your time is..... .; hard to give advice. Personally, I don't think the "hassle" is worth the price; I'd buy or have built what I needed the most and "make do" 'til I could have a second trailer.....

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kyhayman

09-28-2003 15:19:27

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Re: new trailer in reply to COWMANSAM, 09-28-2003 12:35:08

I thought about that, always figured I would need to haul a cow to the vet and would have a load of hay on the flat bed (and no help to unload it) or something like that. Also going to make the deck pretty gross, even if you clean it every time (if you use wood) it will soak up a lot of manure and such. I like my flooring to run parallel to the frame on a flat bed, boards 1/2 apart when cured. For stock trailers I like the flooring perpendicular with the frame and boards 3/4" apart green (cures to leave a perfect gap to be self cleaning.

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Nebraska Cowman

09-28-2003 18:20:27

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Re: Re: new trailer in reply to kyhayman, 09-28-2003 15:19:27

Around here the Highway Patrol would be on you like ugly on an ape if you were pulling a "self cleaning" trailer.

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Jeff in TX

09-28-2003 14:57:39

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Re: new trailer in reply to COWMANSAM, 09-28-2003 12:35:08

We have a 16' trailer set-up like that. Forget the removeable fenders. Wont do you any good on a low profile trailer. Cut some 3" angle iron as long as the trailer is wide and fasten it too the top rails to make 4 rows and you can haul 8 bales at a time stacked 4 from each side.We have a removeable rack used to haul cattle. Better than having a second trailer. Just chain it to a tree then drive till the end is barely on the trailer then put up your blocks then drive off. To put it back on just back under it, remove the blocks then back up till it is all the way on. Remember to chain it up front to keep it from sliding off. Something you might consider is to build the floor out of grating. Lot less cleanup after hauling cows.

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