Single Axle or Dual Axle

[Monroe'sLawnCare]

Hey Everyone,
I am curious what you all think. I have gotten several different opinions on this matter.

I have a Scag Tiger Cat 52' and a Scag 36' WB. Along with trimmers, edger, blower, toolbox etc.

I need to get a new trailer for this coming year, and need to figure out if i need to get dual axle or not.

It would sure be nice to save money on the trailer and get a single axle, then have the $$ to put somewhere else, but it would also be nice to have a dual axle and have the peice of mind that i have brakes.

Thanks for your opinions.

Oh and I am pulling with a 07 Chevy Silverado 1500 4x4.

[Monroe74]

I believe the max length single axle trailer is 14 ft long after that you have to go dual.

[MJ Services]

I ran a single axle with two Sachs. One zrt and one walk behind. Along with trimmers blowers toniest etc. it was awesome having a single simply due to only having two tires to replace, more maneuverable and it fit everything I needed. Not having brakes sucked tho. I just sold it to upgrade to a dual axle but only because u needed it to start hauling my new compact tractor. If you're sure u won't need a dual axle then don't get it. If u think u might need extra space in the future along with more weight capacity, then just get the dual mow. But if you're strictly doing mowing and nothing more then I'd recommend the single axle. So really only u can answer this question. Hth

[Monroe'sLawnCare]

Originally Posted by MJ Services

I ran a single axle with two Sachs. One zrt and one walk behind. Along with trimmers blowers toniest etc. it was awesome having a single simply due to only having two tires to replace, more maneuverable and it fit everything I needed. Not having brakes sucked tho. I just sold it to upgrade to a dual axle but only because u needed it to start hauling my new compact tractor. If you're sure u won't need a dual axle then don't get it. If u think u might need extra space in the future along with more weight capacity, then just get the dual mow. But if you're strictly doing mowing and nothing more then I'd recommend the single axle. So really only u can answer this question. Hth

Did you ever have any problems stopping without trailer brakes in rain or wet roads?

[MJ Services]

Originally Posted by Monroe'sLawnCare

Did you ever have any problems stopping without trailer brakes in rain or wet roads?

no can't say I have. but I didn't use that trailer much in the rain anyhow. stopping wasn't an issue but I was fairly light most times and towing with a 2500. it would have been real nice to have trailer brakes tho.

ps, sorry about the spelling in my last post, I posted from my iPhone

[LandFakers]

I would say dual axle for the sake if expansion
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[trock]

If you want a single axle order a new trailer just have it built with brakes it only takes about four weeks to build i ordered one two years ago and it only added $125.00 to the price.

[gallihergreen]

I'd go with a tandem axle.
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[buttaluv]

if you stay single, and a 1/2 ton, you'll be below the magic 10,001 lbs, set forth by Mr. D.O.T....I have both, 3/4 ton 18' maxey, and a 1/2 ton 6 1/2 x 12 single...

[Patriot Services]

A properly built 6X12 with a 3500lb axle loaded as you said will have barely an inch of travel left. Small bumps and the axle is hitting the frame. I speak from experience.
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