Tractor hauling advice

[kybuck1]

So I'm planning to haul a 54 hp kubota tractor and drill to some properties next year planting. Not a full time gig or anything, I'd say 2-3 trips/year. I'm planning to get a suitable trailer for my f250. Anyone have any suggestions on trailers(design, manufacturer, size, gooseneck etc?) TIA

 

[Pickettpuncher]

If I planned to move it often I’d get a gooseneck. I haul a tractor on a 16ft utility trailer but my tractor isn’t that big. Doesn’t take much to overload a utility trailer.

 

[svivian]

Get a PJ trailer in a gooseneck and avoid getting a BigTex.

 

[woods89]

We have a 22' tilt bed. Pull 2 pins and it tips up for loading. It makes for a shallow load angle and you dont have to deal with ramps!

 

[KChunter71]

So I'm planning to haul a 54 hp kubota tractor and drill to some properties next year planting. Not a full time gig or anything, I'd say 2-3 trips/year. I'm planning to get a suitable trailer for my f250. Anyone have any suggestions on trailers(design, manufacturer, size, gooseneck etc?) TIA

What is the weight of your Kubota and drill?

 

[hunt1up]

We use a hydraulic tilt PJ trailer. I keep a little $100 solar panel on it when not in use for the battery. After using ramped trailers and non-power tilts for many years, a rigid deck power tilt is the way to go.

 

[FOS373]

We have a 22' tilt bed. Pull 2 pins and it tips up for loading. It makes for a shallow load angle and you dont have to deal with ramps!

Same. I have a 7060 and 22’ Diamond C tilt trailer for the few times I need to move it somewhere.

If I was hauling it more, would get a gooseneck, but got the bumper for the limited use.

 

[kybuck1]

What is the weight of your Kubota and drill?

Id say around 10-11000

 

[Rokbar]

Use a good dual axle. CHAIN down tractor from front and back.

 

[KChunter71]

Id say around 10-11000

14k trailer should fit you fine. Gooseneck will haul better than a bumper pull. I always look at trailers that can do double duties. Plus you need to know how long it is.

 

[FOS373]

Id say around 10-11000

OP - how do you get to that weight? MX Series weighs in about 3700 lbs w/o cab. Loader + Bucket + drill ? Don’t see 10k in total unless you are included trailer as well.

Just curious.

 

[kybuck1]

OP - how do you get to that weight? MX Series weighs in about 3700 lbs w/o cab. Loader + Bucket + drill ? Don’t see 10k in total unless you are included trailer as well.

Just curious.

I was including it for max payload which may include hauling some extras too.

 

[Sandstrom]

I really like PJ trailers. I have owned at least six of them in all different flavors over the last 20 years of owning a landscaping company. That being said, I just “stepped up” to a felling trailer, it is hands down better built than my old PJ equipment trailer. The felling was about $2500.00 more than the PJ but came with heavier duty deck, frame, axels, and tires... so far money well spent. One other brand that I looked into based on the recommendation of my cities streets department was Towmaster. They are on the same level as the felling trailers. As for size and type, if you are only using it a few times a year I would get the bumper pull as long as it is rated for your desired load in a 16 or 18 foot with ramps. A tilt bed would be great, but a bigger expense than one with ramps. I would only get a fifth wheel or goose neck if you need it for the extra weight.
Good luck,
Ryan

 

[FOS373]

No pics of tractor on trailer, but here is my setup. We added a number fo D Rings just to make securing loads easier.

 

[Ralphie]

Gooseneck with heavy duty tires that are aired up. Take your time chaining it all down. Drive a few miles and recheck your chains.
Get a trailer with ramps that when Folded down rest on the ground.
If your tractor has a cab put some cardboard over the windshield while hauling.

I’m hauling a tractor and drill and trailer that are close to 13000. With a bumper pull trailer. The truck is a F550 so it does fine but would still rather have a gooseneck.

 

[displacedtexan]

A gooseneck will pull much nicer, but will take up bed space.

Since I pretty regularly pull my flatbed with a dog box, I have a bumper pull.

20', 102" wide with drive over fenders. I really love the additional width.

Be sure and chain it PROPERLY.

 

[LitenFast]

I wouldn’t mess with a gooseneck for a few trips per year. I usually need bed space personally.

We have a gooseneck, tilt bed bumper pull, and a bumper pull with ramps on our farm. I always go for the tilt if what I need to haul fits. Gooseneck is used for tractors with batwing mowers or pull behind sprayer attached as it is longer.


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[RockinRam96]

I can’t give you much advice here but tell you my setup.

Trailer is a 16,000 lb goose neck with a 16 ft flat deck and 8 ft more on the dove tail. Works great for hauling my little 18 hp Kubota with the bucket and brush hog on it. There is plenty of room to spare for the wheeler as well. And it has helped rescue a few cars as well.

I might suggest getting something with a little more deck space than you anticipate needing. It would be nice to grow into it rather than put growing it with the next implement you get.

As mentioned by others, get plenty of chains and straps. Legally you’re supposed to have any implements secured as well, even if they are hooked to the tractor (tractor, bucket bad mower needs chains).


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[Billy Goat]

Depending on what kind of places you go in, I'd go 5th wheel or bumper pull. I do a lot of work like what you are describing and some places it's hard to get to with a 5th wheel. Just how they follow.


Make sure your receiver is actually rated for 15k, and your hitch is too.

I'd buy bigger than you need just for the safety. When I blow a tire on my dual tandem I just keep rolling. Keeps people from tailgating.

But Dot can be a concern with your max GVWR.
Ways around that too.
You can register a trailer (in our state) at 10k even if it's over that. 10k drops you below Dot. So if you have a 17k a truck plus a 12k trailer you over 26k.

But 10k trailer doesn't count. Or maybe it's 9,999. Can't remember.

I don't need to worry about it.

 

[KChunter71]

No pics of tractor on trailer, but here is my setup. We added a number fo D Rings just to make securing loads easier.

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That is a beautiful working trailer. Probably should of waited. But I saw price jumps coming and bought a MAXXD 24ft