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Single vs Dual Axle Trailers

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Question Here

06-02-2004 14:38:29




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Quick question here for the trailer crowd. Would a single axle trailer (of the correct weight rating) be OK for hauling a small 2500 pound tractor? Distances are pretty short, somewhere around 30-40 mile trips (I know that maybe shouldn't be a factor but I thought I'd mention it). Are dual axle trailers more stable to pull? I've got a chance to get a nice, drop-axle trailer with a single axle at a good price but I don't want to go that route if it's not the right way to do it. Thanks for the advice.

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Russ Smart

06-03-2004 19:14:30




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 Re: Single vs Dual Axle Trailers in reply to Question Here, 06-02-2004 14:38:29  
I have hauled our JD M (2600lb) on a single axle trailer 300 miles with no problem. Full size truck with good brakes (01 chev) tied down very well, and took it easy! Also this trailer is wide with a long axle, don't think it would tip.



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Ron

06-03-2004 03:27:47




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 Re: Single vs Dual Axle Trailers in reply to Question Here, 06-02-2004 14:38:29  
The only possible reason for using a single axle over a tandem is being a cheapskate. Sorry, but that's the truth.

Tandem axle trailers are far easier to load and unload (especially of you're going to be driving the tractor on and off), far more stable, have far less sway, are far easier to stop, and most important, if you blow a tire on a tandem, you fix a flat. If you blow a tire on a single, you destroy your trailer, your tractor, and maybe kill someone.

My suggestion is to buy more trailer than you are likely to use... you may replace that 2,500 lb one with a larger one someday. Get a tandem (brakes on both axles), make sure it has the right tires... they will always be either 8 or better yet 10 ply tires, be certain you have the tongue weight correct, and you will have a lifetime of happy trailering.

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Gene Davis (Ga.)

06-02-2004 18:26:01




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 Re: Single vs Dual Axle Trailers in reply to Question Here, 06-02-2004 14:38:29  
While the single axle of the right capacity will indeed do the job, the dual axle will balance better, be more forgiving on the load position, and ride smoother for you and the towing vehicle will have less shock on the hitch and frame parts.



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Red Dave

06-02-2004 17:22:26




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 Re: Single vs Dual Axle Trailers in reply to Question Here, 06-02-2004 14:38:29  
I have both a single axle and a dual axle trailer. I haul tractors on the dual because it has more capacity and the dual axle is nicer to pull.
I think you could use a single axle provided it had sufficient capacity. A single axle trailer will not pull as smoothly and positioning the load to balance the trailer and establish the proper tonque weight will be more critical, but I don't see why it couldn't be done.

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Cosmo

06-02-2004 15:18:47




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 Re: Single vs Dual Axle Trailers in reply to Question Here, 06-02-2004 14:38:29  
A tandem axle trailer is much more stable and the balance of the load is not as critical. I would not even consider a single axle to pull my tractor across town. Just my humble opinion.



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Nat

06-02-2004 17:02:42




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 Re: Re: Single vs Dual Axle Trailers in reply to Cosmo, 06-02-2004 15:18:47  
A single axle trailer will certainly haul a tractor if the weight capacity is correct. I have used single axle tilt top trailers for years and have never had a problem. I use 6000 # dexter axles and a 5000 # pound Atwood 2' ball hitch. I guess the previous poster wouldn't haul 500 # on a 1/2 ton truck across town either. As long as you use your head and have the proper equipment for the job it will be no problem

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Cosmo

06-03-2004 18:40:23




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 Re: Re: Re: Single vs Dual Axle Trailers in reply to Nat, 06-02-2004 17:02:42  
Indeed I would. I DO use my head and I DO use the proper equipment and I have NO problem. I may be a coward, but us cowards live longer. (Or maybe it just seems that way.) Have a good day.



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T_Bone

06-02-2004 19:41:43




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 Re: Re: Re: Single vs Dual Axle Trailers in reply to Nat, 06-02-2004 17:02:42  
I agree with Cosmo. Yep you can "if" every thing is done correct on a single axle. If the load shifts then it could casue sway extremly fast, read as flip over.

With a tandum axle, then a load shift would be more forgiving and give a person atleast a chance to save the load.

I'll stick with tandum axle trailers for hauling my rolling loads.

T_Bone



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