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16' x 6' trailer for $1799???

Discussion in 'Lawn Mowing' started by toddman35, Sep 3, 2000.

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  1. toddman35

    toddman35 LawnSite Member
    from Central, IA
    Messages: 153

    is this a good deal or not, it has a 1 axle brake i belive, and it might be on sale.
     
    toddman35, Sep 3, 2000
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  2. FIREMAN

    FIREMAN LawnSite Senior Member
    from n.j.
    Messages: 318

    SEEMS LIKE THE PRICE IS STEEP FOR A SINGLE AXLE, ALSO 6 FT. WIDE IS PRETTY NARROW FOR A 16 FOOT LONG TRAILER. IF THATS ACTUALLY A DOUBLE AXLE AND HAS BRAKES ITS A FIARLY GOOD DEAL. I'M NOT SURE WHERE YOU ARE, BUT IN N.J. YOU COULD BUY A DOUBLE AXLE 7 X 16 WITH BRAKES FOR AROUND 1800.00 ANY DAY OF THE WEEK.
     
    FIREMAN, Sep 3, 2000
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  3. Keith

    Keith LawnSite Gold Member
    from Central Florida
    Messages: 3,977

    I think you could do better.
     
    Keith, Sep 3, 2000
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  4. Emerald

    Emerald LawnSite Member
    from St.Colud, MN
    Messages: 29

    Keep Looking!
     
    Emerald, Sep 3, 2000
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  5. John DiMartino

    John DiMartino LawnSite Silver Member
    from Walden,NY
    Messages: 2,555

    Be sure to get brakes on both axles and at least 6'6" wide preferrably 7'.If its not that wide you 'll never get a 72" on it or a truck if need be,even a 60" with a bagger will be tight on a 6'6" because of the hose.Price isnt a bargain considering how narrow it is and only 1 brake axle
     
    John DiMartino, Sep 3, 2000
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  6. landscaper3

    landscaper3 LawnSite Bronze Member
    from Southern, Maine
    Messages: 1,354

    Go too Home Depo they sell Internation trailers, We got a 16foot by 6foot dual axle 15" tires electric brakes on ALL axles with 2 5/8 ball 4foot ramp gate and more for $1899.25 it also has a 7000GVW
     
    landscaper3, Sep 3, 2000
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  7. lakegastonla

    lakegastonla LawnSite Senior Member
    from Eastern NC
    Messages: 296

    Here in NC I can buy a 16x7 trailer with a 4 ft tailgate/ramp, tandam axle with electric brakes for 1375.00.
    This price seems to be the NORM, rather than the exception.
    Keep looking, it won't be hard to do better than the quote you gave.
     
    lakegastonla, Sep 3, 2000
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  8. lakegastonla

    lakegastonla LawnSite Senior Member
    from Eastern NC
    Messages: 296

    Here in NC I can buy a 16x7 trailer with a 4 ft tailgate/ramp, tandam axle with electric brakes for 1375.00.
    This price seems to be the NORM, rather than the exception.
    Keep looking, it won't be hard to do better than the quote you gave. Rated for 7000 pounds!
     
    lakegastonla, Sep 3, 2000
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  9. bob

    bob LawnSite Platinum Member
    from DE
    Messages: 4,261

    Try to get a 5' gate. There is a big difference. The gate angle,when down, isn't as severe. The mowers won't "bottom out". With a 5' gate you might want to get a split gate.
     
    bob, Sep 3, 2000
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  10. landscaper3

    landscaper3 LawnSite Bronze Member
    from Southern, Maine
    Messages: 1,354

    Go too Home Depo they sell Internation trailers, We got a 16foot by 6foot dual axle 15" tires electric brakes on ALL axles with 2 5/8 ball 4foot ramp gate and more for $1899.25 it also has a 7000GVW
     
    landscaper3, Sep 3, 2000
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