A Tilt-bed Trailer?

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Hi, folks. I’m seeking advice and counsel about buying a tilt-bed
trailer to transport a tractor to shows and parades. I have 22’ gooseneck car
hauler that is now too big.   I want downsize to something like a 14’ bumper--pull
 to haul my D 10 or CA or Farmall B. The
idea of not dealing with ramps is attractive, but I have no experience with a
tilt-bed and would like to have some advice before going in that direction.  What are the pros and cons? I have seen
tilt-beds with either a single axle or tandem axles – I’ve had two tandem axle
car haulers and don’t know if a single axle 7k trailer is a good idea. Your
advice and comments will be welcomed.

Clarification: I have been known as BobDinNC for a number of years, but not active recently. So I had to re-register today as NewportBob.

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NewportBob Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 2 hours 29 minutes ago Location: Newport, NC Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote NewportBob Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: A Tilt-bed Trailer? Posted: 2 hours 2 minutes ago at 2:54pm
	Hi, folks. I’m seeking advice and counsel about buying a tilt-bed trailer to transport a tractor to shows and parades. I have 22’ gooseneck car hauler that is now too big. I want downsize to something like a 14’ bumper--pull to haul my D 10 or CA or Farmall B. The idea of not dealing with ramps is attractive, but I have no experience with a tilt-bed and would like to have some advice before going in that direction. What are the pros and cons? I have seen tilt-beds with either a single axle or tandem axles – I’ve had two tandem axle car haulers and don’t know if a single axle 7k trailer is a good idea. Your advice and comments will be welcomed. Clarification: I have been known as BobDinNC for a number of years, but not active recently. So I had to re-register today as NewportBob.

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plummerscarin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 22 Jun 2015 Location: ia Points: 4138	Post Options Post Reply Quote plummerscarin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1 hour 28 minutes ago at 3:28pm
	I have a 20ft tilt bed and love it. There are things to consider though. One thing I’ve found is our tractor brakes are not good enough to hold the tractor in park while I climb off and release the hydraulic jack to lower the deck. For us, with tractors it is a two person operation. I drive it on while my accountant then releases the jack and the deck will settle as the tractor moves forward. Or, after getting the front wheels on, I stop, get off, release the jack then get back on and continue driving forward as described earlier. Another method is to use the winch I added to assist. One thing I’d do differently is add power tilt or at least a double acting hydraulic jack. Another thing is the deck is slippery in wet weather

DrAllis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Points: 22588	Post Options Post Reply Quote DrAllis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1 hour 3 minutes ago at 3:53pm
	Single axle trailers are VERY fussy about getting the load in the correct place fore/aft. Tandems are much more forgiving, but still need to be loaded properly for correct tongue weight. How big of truck ?? Heavy-half ?? or 3/4 ton ??

NewportBob Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 2 hours 29 minutes ago Location: Newport, NC Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote NewportBob Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 37 minutes ago at 4:19pm
	Dr.Allis: heavy 1/2 Edited by NewportBob - 35 minutes ago at 4:21pm