Trailer Advice

[Evad]

Sorry if this is posted in the wrong forum, I wasn't sure where to put it...

I need to buy a trailer to haul my 2018 L3301 around. It has a loader bucket on the front and a 72" box blade on the back. The rear wheels are filled with fluid. I don't have any other attachments. How do I determine what size flatbed trailer that I need and with what load rating? I want to make sure I get the right size trailer but also don't want to overdo it because I still have to figure out where to store the trailer LOL

I tried searching the forums and didn't see a conversation like this but feel free to refer me to an older thread somewhere if thats easier. Thanks in advance!

 

[NorthwoodsLife]

Measure length of your tractor with implements. Check the spec sheet for your tractor and implements to get approx combined weight.

Go to a trailer dealer and tell him the length and weight capacity you need to haul a tractor.

They will show you what you need. If you don't buy from them, you will have an idea of what you need.

Probably a 22 footer with 10K capacity.

Make sure that you have enough truck to haul it!

 

[PHPaul]

Make sure that you have enough truck to haul it!

And more importantly, STOP it!

 

[GreensvilleJay]

Be sure ALL axles have brakes AND have backup lights installed.

 

[Shawn T. W]

Most 7,000 Lb trailers (2 - 3500 Lb axles) weigh about 2,000 Lbs empty, so you can only put 5,000 Lbs on it, at most ... Not including what is on the tongue.

Sounds to me like a 10,000 Lb rated trailer would be better for you, weighs about 3,000 Lbs empty ... I'd not get less than 20' and if you have a heavy duty half ton, get a weight distribution hitch.