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jaybmiller 
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 Posted: 22 Jul 2021 at 5:01pm |
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As the good doctor says, a 10' long trailer would be nice. NO sense hauling 'dead weight' that'll cost MPG ! Tandem axle, BOTH with brakes and put backup lights on it !! I don't know how guys backup their trailers at night, long windy driveway with steep ditches....
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steve(ill)
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Posted: 22 Jul 2021 at 3:09pm |
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Mike, i put 10K plates on ours because the boy has a 7500# Bobcat that gets moved from time to time.. We did have a 7000# capacity 16 ft car trailer... Was pushing the limit when moving a 5000# vehicle so sold it and bought the 10K several years ago.
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Dusty MI
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Posted: 22 Jul 2021 at 2:36pm |
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You ought to consider getting an equalizing hitch with it.
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mdm1
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Posted: 22 Jul 2021 at 2:18pm |
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Steve I would agree but I do have a WD-45 also. That's why mine is licensed for 8000lbs. I do have a 14ft single axle also but I really don't ever use it anymore. Kinda a light built trailer.
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Everything is impossible until someone does it! WD45-trip loader 1947 c w/woods belly mower, 1939 B, #3 sickle mower 1944 B, 2 1948 G's. Misc other equipment that my wife calls JUNK!
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steve(ill)
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Posted: 22 Jul 2021 at 2:05pm |
I have an 18 ft 10K trailer that i use for about everything.. Like you said, it is real handy.. BUT you pay extra in Illinois to get that 10K plate instead of the 8K plate...
For the OP, just getting into this, i think a 12- 16 ft double axle light duty trailer is ideal.
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mdm1
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Posted: 22 Jul 2021 at 1:46pm |
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I bought a 16ft dual axle 10,000lb trailer new. It's licensed for 8000. I had them put bobcat ramps and a rub rail on when they built it. Hauls a B with no problem. I really don't use it much so it was more for convenience than anything. Like has been said a million times-It's not about pulling it's about stopping! Make sure you have trailer brakes. I bought new so I would have piece of mind that it was a good trailer. Still nothing wrong with used.
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Everything is impossible until someone does it! WD45-trip loader 1947 c w/woods belly mower, 1939 B, #3 sickle mower 1944 B, 2 1948 G's. Misc other equipment that my wife calls JUNK!
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DrAllis
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Posted: 22 Jul 2021 at 1:44pm |
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Seems crazy that the trailer will weigh as much as the tractor, but I will admit four wheels allows better positioning of the load on the trailer and helps keep from overloading the trailer hitch on the tow vehicle. A ten foot long deck is PLENTY long enough for a model "B" tractor. I haul around all my smaller tractors (D-17.....WD45......170 with 5500 lbs max weight) on a 12 ft trailer with 3500 lb axles and the empty trailer weighs 1650 lbs. It is homemade and was made by myself to be light weight but strong where the wheels/tires would be resting. Which way you drive the tractor on the trailer will make a difference on hitch weight. I have my tandem axles pulled rearward from the beds center probably 18" to 24" so I can drive the tractor on nose first and load the pickup hitch properly. Again, the advantage of building your own trailer. Make it work instead of compromising with an already built trailer trying to load it in a balanced fashion.
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Mape
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Posted: 22 Jul 2021 at 12:59pm |
The Jeep is lots to tow with and a B doesn’t weigh much (around 2000 lbs) so it doesn’t take much of a trailer to haul a B.
That being said I find trailers a lot like garages and tractors, you always have times you wish you had a bigger one.
Personally I like a low flat trailer with good ramps that store on or under the trailer. I found fold up ramps in the way when wanting to load things onto the trailer with a forklift or tractor. I also like a trailer with some kind of jack/post that supports the back of the trailer when you’re driving something onto the trailer. It saves have to block it up and doesn’t pick the back of your truck off the ground.
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steve(ill)
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Posted: 22 Jul 2021 at 12:57pm |
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steve(ill)
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Posted: 22 Jul 2021 at 12:51pm |
for what your doing, the BRAND NAME is probably not that important. You can find trailers used or new. New is in the $3000 - 3500. range ... Used depends on the condition.
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steve(ill)
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Posted: 22 Jul 2021 at 12:48pm |
The B weight is about 2000 pounds. A small single axle trailer might be 1000 pounds. A small light duty double axle car trailer ( 16 ft, 7000# capacity) might be 2000 pounds. As long as your jeep can pull 4000 pounds, you should be OK..
Personally i like a double axle compared to the single for moving equip. You can get them FLAT or you can get with 15 ( approx) inch angle iron sides. Either would work for you. Most states if you title your trailer for under 8000 pounds, it is a lower rate. Some states will require brakes on one axle, some on both axles. You will need to get a brake controller for your Jeep and run a few wires to the back plug, and power from the battery.
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JSHIVERS
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Posted: 22 Jul 2021 at 12:34pm |
I have a B and I have a 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the V-8 and automatic. What I don't have is a trailer should I want to take it to a show or fair, in for repairs, etc. I've never had a trailer and this is my first tractor. So big learning curve here. Can I get some suggestions from y'all about a good trailer for me and my B? Size, weight, materials, brand, etc. What approximately should I pay. What to watch out for. Is my Jeep enough to haul the B? And anything else you can think of. Thanks!
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