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StihlBR600 · #21 12-08-2010, 10:39 AM

Around here that same exact trailer but 7 x 16 sure trac is $2,200. I personally love my sure trac, best made trailer out there. Mine is all square tubing though. In the spring im getting a 7 x 14 tandem all aluminum. About $3,000

HPSInc · #22 12-08-2010, 02:11 PM

yes the wood sides on the trailer are nice. I was hauling stone, mulch, and soil with it all the time and they kept it all in. I had 4 yards of soil on the trailer one time.

StihlBR, sounds like you get good pricing where you live. I wasnt going to do any better here. Other companies who sell for example, Big tex trailers, wanted 2 grand just for single axle 6.5 x 12's. Knocksoff 7 x 12 were only 200 cheaper. And people want basically new prices for their used trailers. I looked forever. It is what it is and the trailer has already paid for itself with how much I was able to do with it already. Theres other things to look as as well, heavy duty gate, and brakes on all 4 wheels. Thats a law in NYS. Some states only require brakes on 2 of the 4 wheels. Could be a reason its a bit more $. Or not, who knows. But around here thats what they cost. I tell you what though, I agree with you, they are awesome trailers. I almost bought a 7 x 12 tandem aluminum myself but did alot of reading about them and stuck with a steel trailer instead. They do look pretty shnazzy though I must admit.

StihlBR600 · #23 12-08-2010, 03:58 PM

Yes brakes on both axles is a little bit more. Around here Big Tex trailer are insanely high as well. I just dont see why they are so expensive. They just use cheap angle iron with a tube top. An aluminum trailer is a perfect deal for me because they weigh about 1,000 pounds compared to a steel trailer thats the same size that weighs 1,800. I only have a Ford ranger so i cant get to heavy of a trailer

HPSInc · #24 10-13-2011, 12:27 PM

New truck (about 2 months ago) and new plow just got it put on today. Ready to push some snow!

HPSInc · #25 10-13-2011, 12:44 PM

beefed up my trailer a bit. added taller side, welded on some D-rings and slip them through those cut out holes in the wood. and a tool box on front. Just put a bagger on the scag this week too. for sucking up leaves. and some of my hand-helds. havent even used the one weed-whacker yet. I got a sick little 22'' pushmower too but its at my dads so no pics of it yet.

Next Im guna buy a dump trailer probably a 7x12. but going to wait until spring for that one or end of winter.

Green Industry Pro · #26 10-13-2011, 03:13 PM

Awesome stuff man! I'm thinking about a Deere Quik Trak next year. I also need to build a rack like what you have, for my brooms and rakes.

Green Industry Pro · #27 10-13-2011, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by HPSInc

beefed up my trailer a bit. added taller side, welded on some D-rings and slip them through those cut out holes in the wood. and a tool box on front. Just put a bagger on the scag this week too. for sucking up leaves. and some of my hand-helds. havent even used the one weed-whacker yet. I got a sick little 22'' pushmower too but its at my dads so no pics of it yet.

Next Im guna buy a dump trailer probably a 7x12. but going to wait until spring for that one or end of winter.

Are those Echo 225's? Sorry if you gave the models and I missed it. I have a 225 and it runs great.

HPSInc · #28 10-13-2011, 05:44 PM

yup they are both echo 225's. just the one has been holding it down all year. havent even had to run the second one yet. the trailer rack was a great move. it can hold every hand tool I need to bring. its build very strong. and its removeable. it slides into pockets welded to the trailer. and two bolts on each side for cheap insurance