Snowmobile trailer for tractors?

[ebinmaine 67,552]

Anyone use a two or four place snowmobile trailer to haul tractors?

 

 

Ups and downs?

 

 

[squonk 41,136]

Most snowmobile trailers that I see use those puny tires that like to blow up on the interstate. Otherwise a trailer is a trailer.

[Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998]

Maybe a little bit......a 1972 Yarbrough MFG Comet. It works great behind my RAV 4. The key is with the little tires is to not be a speed demon. The tires say do not exceed 55mph and they mean it. When the tires get the faintest hint of dry rot, replace them and don't wait to do it. Also it bounces a whole lot when it's empty. I've used mine a lot but you just can't fly when pulling it.

 

 

 

 

[ri702bill 8,327]

Time to upgrade the axle to a higher load rating and some real (better - speed and load rated) tires and rims ???

[Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998]

It works just fine as is if you don't drive like crazy. 

[Pullstart 62,905]

I have one.  It’s kind of my only open trailer.  
 

I realize I didn’t take many trailer pictures, but it is likely overloaded with two heavy GTs on it.  I have brand new tires and wheels and fresh grease in the bearings.  It won’t much leave the county.

[ri702bill 8,327]

42 minutes ago, Pullstart said:

but it is likely overloaded with two heavy GTs on it.

Come on--- Kevin - no way............!!!!!  

[Pullstart 62,905]

Just now, ri702bill said:

Come on--- Kevin - no way............!!!!!  

It’s a subjective term, I know..

 

 

[JCM 9,172]

Bought a new Triton aluminum trailer in 1995 and used it for many things for 20 years. On a regular basis that trailer went from Mass to Maine in all kinds of weather on a 470 mile round trip back and forth to camp. Never any failures but always carried 2 spare tires ready to go just in case. In the later years I added the clamshell cover to be able to get more use out of it and keep things dry. Pictured is the trailer with stake pockets and a home made rack body if you will. Sold it 3 years ago with the sale of 2 snowmobiles. Worked great for WH tractors as well.

 

 

 

[ebinmaine 67,552]

2 minutes ago, JCM said:

with stake pockets and a home made rack body i

How'd you attach the pockets Jim? 

[JCM 9,172]

Stake pockets OEM from Triton Trailers. Believe they are in Turner Maine on Route 4, the old # 12 exit off the Maine pike. Dealers all over.

[JCM 9,172]

That model Triton was 10' long and 101'' wide. Tracks really well. 70-75 mph all day long. I did upgrade the tires. Just sold 4 nice rims and tires mounted pictured. Unfortunately threw out the aluminum front shield in really nice shape.

[squonk 41,136]

When I worked at an RV dealer we sold those crappy little tires and wheels like hotcakes for the Coleman pop ups. Drive 55 on the Interstate? Yeah right, if you want to get run over. It would add 1 hour travel time to the big show minimum for me. Then I would still have to survive driving 55 on Rt. 81 from Harrisburg to Scotland without getting flattened by a semi.

[JCM 9,172]

It will even haul 417's EB. This is when I brought it to Maine after purchase.

[ebinmaine 67,552]

8 minutes ago, JCM said:

haul

 

I'd like to have a trailer that would move 4 (or even 5?)  tractors at a time.   

 

[JCM 9,172]

Landscape Trailer. They also make 4 place sled trailers.

Edited April 21, 2023 by JCM

[ebinmaine 67,552]

1 minute ago, JCM said:

Landscape Trailer. They also make 4 place sled trailers.

I'd do either.  

[SylvanLakeWH 25,594]

30 minutes ago, JCM said:

Landscape Trailer. They also make 4 place sled trailers.

Built in ramp way better for tractors than a tilt... 

 

Mine is 5x8 but ramp is a deal maker... just get one bigger...

 

 

Edited April 21, 2023 by SylvanLakeWH

[ebinmaine 67,552]

4 minutes ago, SylvanLakeWH said:

Mine is 5x8

Ours is a 5 x 8 now. I have very nice ramps already so having them on the trailer attached isn't an issue.  

I'd love a 7 x 18 or even larger. ... but that's just not in the budget.  

 

 

[Mike'sHorseBarn 2,998]

1 hour ago, ebinmaine said:

 

I'd like to have a trailer that would move 4 (or even 5?)  tractors at a time.   

 

 

My 16' dovetail hauls 6 comfortably. Ignore the colors though!

 

 

 

[Tonytoro416 1,034]

I bought this one new it was a left over from 2022. It’s 12 ft long and I think 78” inside the fenders.  I have had three tractors on this pretty easy.  If I’m not mistaken I also had a snow blade and a mower deck on there as well.  I’m pretty happy with it. Has 15” wheels and doesn’t jump around a whole bunch when pulling it empty 

[Pullstart 62,905]

@SylvanLakeWH @Tonytoro416 ever notice the drag that expanded metal ramp brings?  I even notice it behind my diesel.  Many trailers like that offer a split ramp that folds up and folds back, or the option to fold it onto the bed if hauling empty.

[lynnmor 7,307]

6 hours ago, Pullstart said:

ever notice the drag that expanded metal ramp brings?  I even notice it behind my diesel.  Many trailers like that offer a split ramp that folds up and folds back, or the option to fold it onto the bed if hauling empty.

 

I have this type of aluminum ramp, talk about drag?

I pull the three pins and place it in the trailer when empty to save fuel.

Edited April 21, 2023 by lynnmor

[SylvanLakeWH 25,594]

2 hours ago, Pullstart said:

@SylvanLakeWH @Tonytoro416 ever notice the drag that expanded metal ramp brings?  I even notice it behind my diesel.  Many trailers like that offer a split ramp that folds up and folds back, or the option to fold it onto the bed if hauling empty.

 

yes

 

I travel with it inside the trailer for long hauls...

[F. Marra 17 77]

This is my trailer I use for moving the horse around.  Its a JLG hydraulic drop trailer. Makes loading and unloading a breeze either under power or rolling. Though not ideal for hauling more than 2 and a few attachments.