Trailer question

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   I want to haul my 715 backhoe using my 1978 Chevrolet C-60 dump as the tow vehicle. The truck has a 350 engine with a 4spd tranny with a 2 spd rearend. The truck has a pintle hook and an electric trailer brake controller. What would be the best length trailer for this application? Also which would be better, three axle vs dual-tandem?

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Yooper Rod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 26 Oct 2013 Location: Michigan Points: 15	Post Options Post Reply Quote Yooper Rod Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Trailer question Posted: 04 Dec 2013 at 7:43pm
	I want to haul my 715 backhoe using my 1978 Chevrolet C-60 dump as the tow vehicle. The truck has a 350 engine with a 4spd tranny with a 2 spd rearend. The truck has a pintle hook and an electric trailer brake controller. What would be the best length trailer for this application? Also which would be better, three axle vs dual-tandem?

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Coke-in-MN Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Afton MN Points: 41600	Post Options Post Reply Quote Coke-in-MN Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Dec 2013 at 7:57pm
	I use a tri-axle trailer with electric brakes - (3 - 7,000 lb axles) I have 20 ft deck and 4 ft beaver tail . the hoe just fits so a little more deck length would be better as the bucket sets right at the back end of beaver tail . I built the trailer to haul my HD5G and modified it to haul D6 and the 2 yard loader I had . Have 8 1/2 ft deck , Pull it with either the C60 tandem with RT 613 trany and 7:30 rear - 427 engine Pulled it for many years with my White Super Mustang 6-200A engine and 5 X 4 tranys and 6:40 rear tandems
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DMiller Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 14 Sep 2009 Location: Hermann, Mo Points: 31094	Post Options Post Reply Quote DMiller Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Dec 2013 at 8:32pm
	I like the stability of a tri axle but the savings on two tires and the difference from 7K to 10K axles is more than made up for in the scuff wear on the extra axle two tires and the added maintenance for another axle and sets of springs as opposed to going twin 10K with duals. That 350 on a granny 4 may not like side swinging a tri-axle in tight quarters. Hualed a buddies new purchase '87 580 Super E the other day, did it on my goose with 20' deck, 4' beavertail, so that length is a good suggestion. Mine was a tad overloaded with the hoe, a spare rear tire/wheel, a spare front tire/wheel. a spare 12" bucket and forks.

Coke-in-MN Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Afton MN Points: 41600	Post Options Post Reply Quote Coke-in-MN Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 04 Dec 2013 at 8:49pm
	Unless you buy used the larger trailer as far as weight will have a FET (excise tax) added to the sale price . I have licensed my trailer at 20,000 - figuring 20% shift of load to pintl hitch as standard distribution. tri with slipper springs and 3500# 16" 10 ply tires has served me well for over 30 years.
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darrel in ND Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 22 Nov 2009 Location: Hebron, ND Points: 8634	Post Options Post Reply Quote darrel in ND Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 05 Dec 2013 at 5:16pm
	I've pulled both, tri ax, and tandem duals. I've noticed that a tri ax seems to pull a little smoother than a tandem, not quite so much jarring. Other than that, I'd have a hard time deciding one over the other. I did end up buying a 32 ft tandem dually for myself, because it just happen to be on the auction that I bought it at. If it had been a tri ax, I am sure I would have bought it, too. Darrel