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: 6 hours 42 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: 6 hours 15 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: 5 hours 41 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: 5 hours 16 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: 6 hours 42 minutes ago Location: Newport, NC Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote NewportBob Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 4 hours 50 minutes ago at 4:19pm
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PaulB Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Rocky Ridge Md Points: 5235	Post Options Post Reply Quote PaulB Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 3 hours 23 minutes ago at 5:46pm
	I have a purpose built 10' single axle trailer with a 7K axle and low deck between the wheels. I find that although it was built for another need, it hauls a CA or D10/12 great if backed on and the wheels are in to go between the fenders. However the load angle is a bit steep to what I'd prefer for tractors. As mentioned above something with tandem axles could carry the load you're considering with 15" tires and 12' or 14' would work out very well for your needs. Using a 1/2T for a tow vehicle would also do better with a tandem trailer.
	If it was fun to pull in LOW gear, I could have a John Deere. Real pullers don't have speed limits. If you can't make it GO... make it SHINY

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	Like them all, but love the "B"s.

Tbone95 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 31 Aug 2012 Location: Michigan Points: 12374	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tbone95 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 2 hours 25 minutes ago at 6:44pm
	My neighbor has a Corn Pro tandem tilt bed. It’s probably a 20 foot. It doesn’t have a jack, just more like a shock absorber. Release the latches, stand on the tail and it lowers to the ground, slowly drive on and it lowers gently to the transport position. Latch and tie down. I’ve hauled a JD 5090E with a loader and loaded rears and it works great.

JoeM(GA) Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Cumming,GA Points: 4920	Post Options Post Reply Quote JoeM(GA) Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 1 hour 14 minutes ago at 7:55pm
	And welcome back Bob!
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Codger Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Joined: 23 Dec 2020 Location: Utopia Points: 2580	Post Options Post Reply Quote Codger Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 30 minutes ago at 8:39pm
	The gravity tilt trailers are great if hauling a single piece of equipment. Not so good if you need to load something on the rear after loading the front. This can be corrected by installing a single acting hydraulic cylinder and a 12VDC hydraulic pump easy enough to keep the deck tilted, but the costs can add up. Not much of an issue in a small utility type trailer hauling a single tractor, (in this case) but can be a problem if that tractor is pulling something behind it as example.
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