Pickup & Trailer

[rookie03]

I'm about to buy a '04 Reg Cab Chevrolet 1500 4x4 with the V8, 5.3L, 4:10 axle ratio. It's rated at 8800 lbs for Max Trailer Weight.

I'm also looking for an enclosed trailer to haul a 60"ZTR. How wide of an enclosed trailer will I need to fit the 60" deck. Keep in mind I won't have the disharge chute on and I will be locking the ZTR down to keep from bouncing and damaging the interior walls.
I will be hanging up trimmers, backpack blowers, and edger on the walls so they won't be in the way. Gas Cans, trimmer line, tools, and all the extras go on a shelf in the front so they won't be in the way either.

The only thing going on the floor will be the 60" ZTR and maybe a small 36" or 48" walk behind or 21" push mower.

I'm thinking of going with a 6X12. Will this work? And how will the new truck pull the trailer?

Thanks everyone for the help!!!

[Grass King]

I would go with a 7 foot wide trailer, because if you decide down the road that you what a bagging system for ZTR it will be tight fit.

[65hoss]

Save yourself the wear and tear on a 1500 pulling an enclosed. Do yourself a favor and get at least a 1500 HD.

One of my best friends used his 1500 to pull the race car and it was always a struggle on the road. It was hard on the rear suspension. Talk about squatting. And it was an open trailer. He upgraded to the 1500HD recently and it made a world of difference.

[James Cormier]

6x12 is way to small, You will out grow that too fast, With enclosed you should get on size bigger than if you were going to get a landscape trailer, I would guess you should get at least a 7x16, That truck will be a little taxed pulling everything,
just my thoughts

[germann]

I would probably get a 7by16 as well.

[kels]

truck and trailer, bigger is better.

[pjslawncare/landscap]

I agree with everyone else. Spend a little more $$ now for bigger trailer and stronger truck or you will spend lots more $$ latter in replacement costs and repair costs, down time.

[bayoulawn]

Always get a little bigger than you think you need.
Down the road you will wish you had a little more room.

[STAN1366]

I've got a 52" Lazer and a 48" w/b on my 6 1/2 x 12 trailer. The w/b has to go on sideways to get to fit behind the Z due to the gate which you'll also have with an enclosed trailer. Go with the 7x16 like the others say.

[Phishook]

go bigger on both. I just got a 7x16 open and wish I would have went with a 20 footer.

[Barkleymut]

Just make sure you get brakes on it. I would go with at least the 16' trailer. I have a 8x24' enclosed and I rarely run out of room.

[dishboy]

I would think that motor and gear would do fine. I would want more brakes and springs though.

[Moguy]

I pull a 18 ft enclosed with a 1500 and agree with 65hoss, at least get the 1500 HD. It definately works the rear suspension.

[Lux Lawn]

Whatever size trailer you think you need now get one the next size bigger because you will need it later on.Don't forget about big blowers for fall clean-ups or new equipment down the road trust me I learned the hard way.

[Bigfoot]

Since you are looking at new trucks, check out the 2500 HD. It is a lot more truck for not much more money. A 60" deck in a 6' wide trailer is a tight fit, you might want to consider a 6 1/2' wide trailer.