So i just purchased a 1025r and I am looking for a bigger trailer. I currently have a single axle 6X12 trailer that is time to upgrade. I have looked through the forum and received a lot of good information that started my search and narrowed it down to these.
I am looking at Big Tex, AMO and Leonard. I have never heard of AMO and couldn't find much online, however the local trailer dealer has them and it seems to be well made.
Pretty much any well known brand of trailer should be OK. When I went with the 1025R, I bought a 20ft H&H aluminum trailer. A little more expensive, but that 1500# empty weight was great for my needs at the time. Plus it always looks good. Something more for you to consider. When I sold the 1025R, I later sold the trailer for pretty much what I paid for it.
I really like Tractor Tim's trailer. Check out his blog post "New Trailer Overview and Photos". I like that the trailer can dump, but is lower with removable sides. For my needs it would serve multiple needs. It will be really high on my list when I get ready to pull the trigger.
I don't want to steer you away from your options, you have some good ones. Just tossing another one out there.
What are you gonna use the trailer for??
If you want to haul ANYTHING that does not have wheels,, consider a dump.
My back is WAY too old to manually unload a flatbed trailer.
That little push button hydraulic pump is a lifesaver!! :flag_of_truce:
:laugh:
Even wheeled things are easier to haul with a dump.
Raise the bed a little,, the loading height is lowered.
The ramp/trailer "hump" disappears, and the belly mower can not hit.
I have zero use for a non-dump trailer,,
that is my opinion after owning a dump for 18 years.
Mainly to haul the tractor and my RZR side by side, I would like to have the flexibility to haul a car if need be.
All your points are definitely valid, The dump trailers are just so much more money plus it is hard to find one long enough I can tow the tractor and RZR together to our land.
I looked at them at the trailer dealer and contemplated it for a while.
I use a 20' 10k car/equipment trailer. Overkill for my 1026r , but I can get other stuff on the trailer with the tractor. I occasionally haul cars and trucks on it. If I was to do over I'd get a deck over trailer as the fenders have gotten in the way a few times. Dump trailers are great, but I don't have the need for one as I don't have a need to haul dirt.
Thanks for correcting the link. D & K makes neat stuff and makes me wish I had a need for a trailer. Plus they are relatively close to Colorado, which is a nice change of pace.
I've been happy with my 18' Gatormade car hauler. I would have bought a 20', but they hadn't started making the 20' when I bought mine yet. It was cheaper than Big Tex and I haven't had any problems with it after 4,000 miles.
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