16" or 20" stock trailer

[eldiente]

Planning to buy a new gooseneck stock trailer (Circle D brand). 16" trailer has 6000lb axles, 20" has 7000lb axles. Price difference of only $750. Will I regret the shorter trailer and lower rated axles with the shorter trailer, or will I be happy when turning / backing? Wife says the 20" looks obnoxious because it is so long. Thanks

 

[Bullbuyer]

Depends entirely on your needs and where you'll be using it. Might want to check with your insurance agent too - that is always our biggest concern here - but we have some of the worst insur. rates in the nation.

 

[jnowack]

I have a 12' and a 24'. The 24 is actually easier to back than the 12 because it doesn't cut around as quick. I guess is depends how many head you need to haul, how far, and how many extra trips you have to make.

 

[eldiente]

Both trailers are 4 horse capable. Probably fit an extra cow or two on the longer one. I usually only trailer to the sale barn 60 miles away and then only a couple of pairs at a time.

 

[Crowderfarms]

I feel it's easier to back up a 20' trailer than a 16'. Besides for only 750.00 more,and the 7K axles I'd go for the 20'.

 

[Jogeephus]

I'd go with the 20.

 

[msscamp]

I believe I'd go with the 20', because it's a little longer and therefore more versatile. Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. ;-)

 

[eldiente]

Thanks all - any ideas how to convince the wife that obnoxious can be beautiful? :?: :?:

 

[cfpinz]

Thanks all - any ideas how to convince the wife that obnoxious can be beautiful? :?: :?:

Is she paying for it?

 

[MikeC]

I believe I'd go with the 20', because it's a little longer and therefore more versatile. Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. ;-)

I wouldn't touch this statement with a 20 foot pole. :lol: :lol:

 

[Subsoil]

What size truck do you have. If it's a 1/2 ton, I'd go 16'. If 3/4 ton, I'd go 20'. I had a 16' and now a 24' and know matter what size I have, I could always use another 4' to get them all in.

16' will haul around 16 500 pounds calves and a 20' will have around 20 head. Get what suits you best.

If the wife doesn't like the 20', see what she says about a 40'

 

[eldiente]

What size truck do you have. If it's a 1/2 ton, I'd go 16'. If 3/4 ton, I'd go 20'. I had a 16' and now a 24' and know matter what size I have, I could always use another 4' to get them all in.

16' will haul around 16 500 pounds calves and a 20' will have around 20 head. Get what suits you best.

If the wife doesn't like the 20', see what she says about a 40'

3/4 ton duramax diesel truck - guess i'll go with the bigger is better.

eldiente wrote:
Thanks all - any ideas how to convince the wife that obnoxious can be beautiful?


Is she paying for it?

Well, I'll write the check, but the price is about more than money

 

[cfpinz]

I believe I'd go with the 20', because it's a little longer and therefore more versatile. Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. ;-)

I wouldn't touch this statement with a 20 foot pole. :lol: :lol:

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:

 

[msscamp]

I believe I'd go with the 20', because it's a little longer and therefore more versatile. Better to have it and not need it than to need it and not have it. ;-)

I wouldn't touch this statement with a 20 foot pole. :lol: :lol:

:shock: Alright Mike, get your mind out of the gutter! :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Sparky-TN]

Bigger is always Better!!

 

[TheBullLady]

I pull a 32 foot, and have for years. It got to be a joke when I'd haul a couple of head to show, so I decided to get a shorter one. I looked at 16' and 20' also, and ended up with the 20'.

I'd go with the 20' also! Good luck with the wife! I had trouble convincing the HUSBAND.

 

[eldiente]

Well I bought the 20'. Wife says it will make a nice comfortable bed