What length of trailer?

Discussion in 'Trucks and Trailers' started by SDlawndawg, Apr 4, 2004.

  1. SDlawndawg

    SDlawndawg LawnSite Member
    from Michigan
    Messages: 119

    I have two mid-mount grasshoppers and a 36" walk-behind JD. I'm thinking I'm gonna have to step up to an 18' trailer. Can I cram all of my mowers on a 16'? I have a 14' right now and even that is difficult to manuever in some situations.

    How big a pain is an 18' for turning around. Does the back edge drag when pulling in and out of drives where there is an incline?
     
    SDlawndawg, Apr 4, 2004
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  2. grassdaddy

    grassdaddy LawnSite Senior Member
    from chattanooga,tn
    Messages: 565

    I don't think 16 would do,I fit 1 w/b,1 61"turf tiger,1 42"riding mower turn'd sideways on tail.Grasshopper mid-mounts are shorter than turftiger,they may fit,but it would be real full.I had a 12ft single,then jumped to 16tandom.Pro's and cons for manuvering and ride.I don't think 2ft onto mine would make any difference in handling.
     
    grassdaddy, Apr 4, 2004
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  3. stslawncare

    stslawncare LawnSite Bronze Member
    from DE
    Messages: 1,484

    you can fit it on the 16 however it will be very tight. go with the 18, makes a big difference, that way if you have something extra its ok.
     
    stslawncare, Apr 5, 2004
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  4. mdb landscaping

    mdb landscaping LawnSite Silver Member
    from Glastonbury, CT
    Messages: 2,205

    got a 28 footer and always looking for more space......we can fit one walkbehind and 3 turf tigers on it....... get as much space as you can afford, the space will fill up quick.
     
    mdb landscaping, Apr 5, 2004
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  5. SDlawndawg

    SDlawndawg LawnSite Member
    from Michigan
    Messages: 119

    I was looking at a 18' trailer today and it doesn't seem like it would be too difficult to get used to. I like to pull into some of my customer's drives that are set back from the road quite a ways. I'll be parking it on the side of the road with that extra 4'.

    I can't wait to finally have some BRAKES on an axle. I figure one axle with brakes will be adequate.
     
    SDlawndawg, Apr 5, 2004
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  6. Eric 1

    Eric 1 LawnSite Bronze Member
    from Toccoa Ga.
    Messages: 1,220

    Wow 28' thats WAY to big for here, you could NEVER turn it around in some of the places i go.

    I would go with the 18 if i were you.
     
    Eric 1, Apr 5, 2004
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  7. jajwrigh

    jajwrigh LawnSite Bronze Member
    Male, from Martinsville, IN
    Messages: 1,405

    I have a 10' now and I am considering a 14' later this season. This should be enough space for a 36" wb and a lazer right?
     
    jajwrigh, Apr 5, 2004
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  8. SDlawndawg

    SDlawndawg LawnSite Member
    from Michigan
    Messages: 119

    I can fit my 48 JD WB and my midmount hopper on my 14' with a little room left for clippings if need be. I also have 4' sides so without them the JD could hang out the front a little more for even more room.
     
    SDlawndawg, Apr 6, 2004
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  9. P&C Lawn Care

    P&C Lawn Care LawnSite Senior Member
    from Yukon Oklahoma
    Messages: 373

    I have an 18" (21" with the tongue) but it is extra wide inside dimension. I can put a front mount Grasshopper and a front mount White ZTR (Old) and still have room for some 21" mowers and a Cub Cadet Vac. It's all in how you arrange them, try different set ups.
     
    P&C Lawn Care, Apr 6, 2004
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  10. sgoalie23

    sgoalie23 LawnSite Member
    from Monroe, CT
    Messages: 195

    I fit a lazer and a 48" wb on a twelve. youll have plenty of room.
     
    sgoalie23, Apr 6, 2004
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