[Shop-talk] New trailer decision (Need input)

[Jeff Scarbrough]

Any one of them can haul a car.

The over-axle will be the hardest to load a car onto.

The flatbed seems the most practical if you can load a car and get out
the door, and if your widest piece of equipment will still fit on it.

Jeff Scarbrough
Corrosion Acres, Ga. - Now with more corrosion!
On Thu, Aug 30, 2018 at 10:08 AM <eric at megageek.com> wrote:
>
> Well, I'm pulling the trigger on a new trailer.
>
> I was looking at a 18' or 20' trailer.
>
> Here are the 3 choices.
>
> 'over axle' trailer---   http://www.bri-mar.com/trailers/eh818-10le-equipment/
> pure car trailer---- http://www.bri-mar.com/trailers/ch18-7-full-car-hauler/
> flatbed trailer---  http://www.bri-mar.com/trailers/eh18-10ele-equipment/
> The link isn't the exact trailer I was looking at, but similar to.
>
> All at least 10K LBG, dual axle, w/brakes, All are in my price range.
>
> The over axle offers 8' wide (with no side barriers), but has a higher loading height, steeper bobtail angle, higher center of gravity, much heavier overall weight
>
> The car trailer is nice, but seems to be a little limited, has removable fenders (is this a real advantage?)  and the highest price tag
>
> The flatbed trailer seems to be the best price, and size, but still has the width restriction.
>
> I need it for a 8500 lbs tractor/backhoe (this is my biggest piece of equipment and I will most likely NOT be moving it much, if ever.)
> I have a smaller 3500 lbs tractor that will be moved the most.
> I am the 'AAA' of my friends.  they call me when they are broken down, so I need to haul cars and trucks.
>
> I also move other odd objects from time to time (sheds, lots of fluid containers, etc.)
>
> So, does anyone have any input on what to consider?
>
> Can most cars clear a higher bobtail frame?  Should I look at tiltbeds?
>
> BTW, I currently pull with a 3500 mason dump, but i plan to replace that soon with another 250 or 350 truck.
> I was hoping to find something I could also pull with an SUV empty or with just a light load.  IF possible.
>
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
>
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