Gatormade vs PJ Trailers

that solid front on the gator trailer is going to pull very hard..

I would go with the PJ trailer.

I like the PJ stuff.  Never seen the Gator, but by the looks of it, go with the PJ.  I don't like the solid front, and even if the ramps are spring assist lift, you still lift plenty and they look wide and heavy.

Edited by wi50 - 22 Dec 2010 at 10:15pm

we have that PJ trailer.  You get 3 ramps, or you get a flip up center, I think it was $200 extra for the flip up center.  We've got the flip up center, real nice for hauling hay.  The ramps are wide and I didn't want the 3rd one, as it's in the way 99% of the time.  It's alwayse easy to load the NF tractors on 2 ramps, it's a PITA to flip that center ramp every time when loading skid steers or other equipment that has to straddle it.

Edited by wi50 - 22 Dec 2010 at 10:26pm

I like the PJ as well.  Once you get used to loading and unloading a narrow front tractor with only two ramps, you'll wonder why you ever bothered with the third ramp scenario.   It's just a matter of practice.   I have never heard of Gator either.   I think PJ has a bigger network of dealers. 

My dad bought a GATORMADE 16k 20+5 very very nice trailer very hard to beat price and very good people to deal with. The ramps are easy to lift and my old 99 F250 diesel 4x4 doesn't even know its back there! We use the trailer to haul large round bales out of the fields 11 at a time 1700lbs each around 400 bales this year. Tough trailers we also haul tractors and equipment on it also. We bought 16k because anything larger dad doesn't have CDL's and didn't want to have depend on me to pull it all the time.

It depends on the weight you're registered for. 26001 and up requires a CDL. Then there's the are you "Commercial", or "Private" question. Actively engaged in farming, it's going to be pretty hard to claim Private. The best thing you can do is go to your state's motor carrier enforcement dept and explain in depth what you plan to do. They will tell you what you're going to need to be legal. Pretty good chance you will need a DOT number and annual inspection.

I have 3 flat bed trailers, A 16+5 Hurst 7K, a 20+5 Corn-pro 10K and a 25+5 Corn-pro 10K. I have pulled and delt with many brands of them. I WOULD NOT TRADE A CORNPRO FOR ANYTHING!!! I have looked at all of them before i bought. The Hurst was a landlords and was cheap, it is handy for light loads and very easy to use. When doing anything where i dont need a "short" trailer I hook to the Cornpros. They are excellent trailers. The dove can be raised and will carry the weight the same as lowerd (they raise the frame work and all).  They pull great and with the tail raised the ramps will still stand straight up to hold a load of hay (or anything else for that matter) on. If you want an opinion on the PJ or the Gator, Id go with the Gator.

Neighbor has a Gator tandem dual and is a nice trailer, BUT my Moritz and a Corn Pro are better built.  In our area, Moritz or Corn Pro are top dog.  I have the Moritz with the "lay down" one piece neck and that make a huge difference when loading a tractor.  You can pull or back on a little further and not hit the front.  Nice for just a little extra room.  Mine is also a low profile which is nice for jumping up and down off of.

I farm about 15 miles south of Lexington,Ky. and bought a new PJ 14' gooseneck dump trailer 3 years ago. I didn't have time to look at alot of brands because I needed it to haul debris from ice storm. I have been 100% happy with it. Very well made and excellent workmanship throughout it. It hass fully self contained hydraulics and because it has hoist instead of lift cylinders-It lifts to a very steep dump angle,everything always slides out. 

I have a PJ. It is one the best built trailers I have seen.