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Trailer Issues.

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  1. HoneyFuzz

    HoneyFuzz

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    So as some of you may know..I recently got a new bigger tractor..to Compliment my Kubota BX . The new Tractor is a TYM..and is easily over double the weight.
    So the issue I'm having is the physical size of the new tractor. It's alot longer. So now..if im hauling it..I either have to go without a rear implement...or doing something funky as shown in picks.
    But in the pictures shown...it sits perfectly on trailer ....weight distribution wise It puts a tolerable amount of tongue weight on..and is pretty darn good going down the road . Seems to be sitting good..not too bouncy on the truck...not herky jerky with not enough weight on truck. Just right.
    Seeing what any thought as a solution.
    Current truck ..Ram 1500
    Current trailer.Kaufman 8000# 16'

    THINGS TRIED
    So I tried backing the tractor on and maybe leaving loader up to clear ramps...which I never liked. But tried. As soon as the rear wheels got past the trailer axles and heading towards the truck..it started squatting the truck hard..too much tongue weight.
    Also tried putting loader up and over the front rail to give me a little room...but this also put too much tongue weight on the truck...and I just thought that puts too much faith in my tie down straps lol.

    THINGS IM THINKING..
    Thinking about possibly an 18'-20' equipment trailer upgrade.
    Maybe even a lightweight tri-axle (tire scrubber) to keep the weight off of the truck.
    Possible air bags on the rear of truck to help give me a little more leeway.

    CANT DO
    Not gonna be able to upgrade truck in any way. No 3/4 ton..no 1 ton.
    Have to keep this truck.

    I love my current trailer..as it blends being lightweight and heavy duty at the same time.
    Does not put much tongue weight on truck empty.
    But....current trailer is a year 2000...and in need of a new deck...some brake work...some wiring..etc. So to me..its time to redo this one and find a solution...or let it go...and get a new...or new to me trailer.

    Help !! Lol

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    HoneyFuzz, Aug 13, 2024 at 8:09 AM
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  2. FarmerJ

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    I guess I’d start with actually scaling the setup
     
    FarmerJ, Aug 13, 2024 at 11:20 AM
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  3. ironpony

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    You need more truck.
    See my Sig.
     
    ironpony, Aug 13, 2024 at 6:33 PM
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  4. Jeffrey Svoboda

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    If you like buying new tires.... get a tri-axle. Would recommend a twin axle with duals but doubt you NEED that.
     
    Jeffrey Svoboda, Aug 13, 2024 at 6:47 PM
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