Big enough trailer
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North Idaho Wolfman
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Re: Big enough trailor
Biggest problem you run into with a short trailer is the inability at get the weight up in front of the axles, I'm not saying it won't work, but you might be a little long, if you are you might have to remove the bucket to be able to get the weight far enough forward.
Biggest problem you run into with a short trailer is the inability at get the weight up in front of the axles, I'm not saying it won't work, but you might be a little long, if you are you might have to remove the bucket to be able to get the weight far enough forward.
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Re: Big enough trailor
As many have said - the trailer is long enough, but you have to get the mass forward past the center line of the two axles. You might have to curl your bucket under to move forward another foot - that ONE foot forward makes a hellva difference!
As many have said - the trailer is long enough, but you have to get the mass forward past the center line of the two axles. You might have to curl your bucket under to move forward another foot - that ONE foot forward makes a hellva difference!
Re: Big enough trailor
I have found that many times it is necessary to load with tractor facing backwards to get the weight a little forward of axle.
I have found that many times it is necessary to load with tractor facing backwards to get the weight a little forward of axle.
Re: Big enough trailor
My advise is be more concerned about the weight limits on the trailer. Most 16' trailers are 7K rated and a 3901 with loader and tiller weighs about 4500 lbs. Add at least another 2K for the trailer weight and you're almost at the max weight.
That said, will it fit, yes. Can you get by with a trailer that size, yes. Have I done the same thing myself, yes. Because I've been in the same situation is why I say look at the trailer specs. I had lots of times my trailer made me feel uncomfortable but just didn't know any better. Now after buying a heavier rated trailer I can see the difference plain as day.
When it comes to weight, you can haul light loads on a big trailer but you can't haul a heavy load on a small trailer. My $.02
My advise is be more concerned about the weight limits on the trailer. Most 16' trailers are 7K rated and a 3901 with loader and tiller weighs about 4500 lbs. Add at least another 2K for the trailer weight and you're almost at the max weight.
That said, will it fit, yes. Can you get by with a trailer that size, yes. Have I done the same thing myself, yes. Because I've been in the same situation is why I say look at the trailer specs. I had lots of times my trailer made me feel uncomfortable but just didn't know any better. Now after buying a heavier rated trailer I can see the difference plain as day.
When it comes to weight, you can haul light loads on a big trailer but you can't haul a heavy load on a small trailer. My $.02
I recently got a new 24' PJ Super-Wide with the XL rear-ramp option to haul equipment on. No more overloading my 16' lowboy!
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Nice trailer. I've got a PJ 18ft 14k tagalong I've had nearly 14 yrs. They make good stuff! Have a newer Big Tex.