What size enclosed???

[ParksLandscaping]

I am going to be purchasing a new enclosed trailer this winter/spring. I am wondering what is the most popular length? I currently have a 20', but it always seems that we have way more room than we need. There are only three guys at the most per crew and they put all their equipment needed in and plenty is left. So I am wondering if I should go with a 18' or maybe even a 16'? Although I think 16' would be too small. Let me know what you guys are using. Thanks!

David A. Parks

[lawncare3]

I think 18' would be just right. You don't want to go with the 16' and not have enough room. Also if you have too much room in the 20'er just add a biff or something. :p

[roscioli]

Parks- Let me at least tell you why you havent had too many responses...
You answer your own question. "We have way too much room" Well, get out there, measure how much extra room you have, and then buy a trailer that is that much smaller. Makes sense, right?

[PR0 TURF]

I would think that you would have no problem utilizing that extra room...a 20ft trailer for a 3-man crew and you still have extra space available. We use a 24ft for a 3-4 man crew & would love extra space but its just not worth the hassle of dragging something that much more big around. We've utilized just about all that we can for extra space

However if in fact you do just have too much room, do as Roscioli said and get out & take some measurements.


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[ParksLandscaping]

I guess my original question was to find out what size enclosed trailer is the most popular amongst landscapers. I guess I will go with the 18' unless the cost between the 18' and 20' is so little to even bother with.

David A. Parks

[HarryD]

got my first open trailer from these guys . when you order it you can have it made any way you desire. well whatever length you go with get the widest trailer possible.

im sure they a few dealers in your area

http://www.hhtrailer.com/

[KirbysLawn]

My trailer is 16', the extra 2' from an 18'er would be nice during aeration season, otherwise 16' works for me.

[excel25]

I've got a 20' enclosed and have a work bench I built in the front, Don't think I would want a smaller one.

[HOMER]

I got a 24' and I'm tired of dragging it around........thinking about going back to an open.

[accuratelawn]

The width will make a big difference also. I looked at 7 and 7.5 by 16. Then went will a 8x16. I am able to carry two 60 ZTR and a 52 WB. I put a shelf up front and can carry 20 bags of fert also.

[Five Star Lawn Care LLC]

Ive got a 24' and i love it. its not that big of a pain to hual, im so used to driving it that its like nothing. As far as extra room, yeah ive got plenty of it and its wonderfull. It give me flexablility just incase i want to add a rider or need to haul another buddys sled. Im very comfortable with the size im at now. I can fit all my stuff on a 16' but its cramped and just doesnt have the feel of a 24'


I would deffinatly not down size u just never know when your going to need those extra couple feet:)

[Barkleymut]

BigBadRam2500- how much does your trailer weigh? What size engine does your 2500 have?

Just wondering because I just got an 03 Silverado 2500HD with the 6.0L V8 and I just bought a 3000 lb 24ft enclosed trailer. Seemed awfully hard to drive with on the way home. I'm sure with some practice it will be as easy as my 16ft open.

I'm glad to see that someone else likes big toys.

[Five Star Lawn Care LLC]

Not exactly sure what mine weights empty...i used to haul around 2 60" dixies, 48 hydro, 36 hydro, 32 gear in the 24' with the 2500 and didnt any problems at all.....my truck has 5.9 gas a 3 inch lift kit, dual exaust plus 11 pack rear leafs. not exactly stock but it has no problems....it is a little tricky to get used to at first when i first got it i took it out at about 2am and probably drove it around for 4 or 5 hours when no one was on the road just to get the hang of turning. the only 2 thing that are a pain are changing lanes and freeway driving

[IBGreen]

I vote 8x20 or 8x18 minimum. There is only about a $200 difference in the two if you are going to price a Pace trailer. Personally I'd shell out the extra 200 and get my two ft.