Hay hauling trailer advice?

[nap]

I'm looking for a flatbed trailer for hauling round bales. Since I will have to cover some distance to get the bales I'm looking for a trailer that will give me the most bang for the buck. I, however, don't want to compromise on safety. Can you guys comment on some of the things I should be looking for in a good (safe) trailer? I will be hauling with a one ton Ford pickup. Thanks.

[grannysoo]

Gooseneck, dual axles, fold up ramps on the rear. By the most heavy duty and biggest that you can afford and can pull.

[TXBobcat]

Something like this:

http://www.grangercattleco.com/haulinghay.html

[alacattleman]

Something like this:

http://www.grangercattleco.com/haulinghay.html

exactlly make sure your hay stays off the wheels to

[TexasBred]

Something like this:

http://www.grangercattleco.com/haulinghay.html

That looks like the rig that put me in the ditch the other day out around "China Spring, Tx".

[BeefmasterB]

I picked on up like this a couple of years ago and it's been great for hauling hay. The ramps and dovetail make it easy for moving the tractor around too. Electric brakes are a must!

[backhoeboogie]

Something like this:

http://www.grangercattleco.com/haulinghay.html

Except mine is black. 2 of the 10K axles with brakes on both axles. The dually tires are a huge safety factor in case you happen to lose a tire.

[TXBobcat]

Something like this:

http://www.grangercattleco.com/haulinghay.html

That looks like the rig that put me in the ditch the other day out around "China Spring, Tx".

Must have been my wife driving.....

[TexasBred]

Probably...sure had a big smile on her face like "she" was enjoying herself.

[EAT BEEF]

http://www.ask.com/bar?q=heavy+bilt+okl ... %3Fid%3D21

I have the 40 ft one and love it.

[S&S Farms]

Check your state regs in Kansas you can not have 10000 lb axles with out it being a commercial trailer and you need a DOT number. Definately go with dual jacks, tandem axles, flip down beaver tail, have plenty of tie downs to hold load on.


Jeff

[nap]

Thanks for the good advice. I've found a trailer in Arkansas that is pretty much in line with your recommendations, but the $6995.00 price tag seems kind of high for a trailer I'll use maybe three times a year. What do you think?

[1982vett]

Thanks for the good advice. I've found a trailer in Arkansas that is pretty much in line with your recommendations, but the $6995.00 price tag seems kind of high for a trailer I'll use maybe three times a year. What do you think?

Probablly a pretty good price for the trailer and the job it can do. Not the trailers fault you don't have the work.

[novatech]

Check your state regs in Kansas you can not have 10000 lb axles with out it being a commercial trailer and you need a DOT number. Definately go with dual jacks, tandem axles, flip down beaver tail, have plenty of tie downs to hold load on.


Jeff

Same here in Texas. They are passing out tickets right and left. They are also getting those that don't get wide load permits and the hay trailers without tie downs.
If you run a DOT trailer then you have to have a DOT truck, then you have to have a CDL.

[talldog]

Gooseneck, dual axles, fold up ramps on the rear. By the most heavy duty and biggest that you can afford and can pull.

AND---------- Then some !!!!