deciding on a trailer

[BaxtersEssentialLawnCare]

I would say for now stay small. I went from a 5x12 to 7x16 and I'm looking to either trade the big one on a 6x12 buy one. Most days I don't need the big one so I could save big time on fuel and the one I looked at would hold my z and wb just fine when needed. So stay small now and buy bigger as needed. I think a mix is the best way.

[LHS Lawns]

Originally Posted by Kelly's Landscaping

Here DOT land is 18,001 pounds and up but I understand some states are overly strict.

Here in Maryland DOT kicks in at 10,001 lbs. Fines start at 1,000 bucks.

[LHS Lawns]

Originally Posted by A&A's Landscaping

kelly's landscaping i completely understand what your saying and if i could afford a nice tandem axle trailer i would pick one up in a heart beat but im just looking for something in the 1000-1200 dollar range and most of them are single axles. if i come across a tandem for a few more bucks ill scoop it up. i have no problems driving something long or backing something up, i live on a farm and have been driving big farm machines since i was about 12 so pulling or backing up is not a concern.

I started with a 13 ft tandem trailer. Built high sides on it, now its my mulch trailer.

Bought a 16 ft tandem 3750 lb axles on sale as a leftover and sold it because it never seemed sturdy enough in the frame.

After all that I finally knew what I needed and settled on a 18 foot tandem with 5000 lb axles. I knew one day I would get a compact utility tractor and I would be ready for it.

That day came two years ago and the tractor w/implements fits perfectly.

An older man that I greatly respect told me one time and I quote " I can work with more than I can with less".

If I had thot that way the first time i could have saved some money by not getting the 16 footer.

You have to get what your truck can handle and what you can afford but try to consider what your future needs will be.