Need Some Eqp Trailer Input?

Glasshousebltr

I found a dual axel trailer for my Bobcat and need a little input.

It's a 2006 and the fella told me the GWR was 7000lbs. However, the wheels have standard Chevy type bolt patterns. It has springs and the paint looks damn good.

He wants 1500.00 and won't budge.

Here are my concerns:
The standard Chevy bolt patterns, how could they be rated at 7000lbs?
It's never been titled (farm use) so it has no title but the owner will provide a bill of sale.

What do you fella's think? 1500 too steep or what?

Bob

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Bone Saw

That actually sounds like a steal, but why would someone NOT have the title or cert. of origin for a trailer like this, not to mention this new??? I don't know about Ill., but I know in pa without either a title or cert of origin from the manufacturer or dealer, or a DOT tag on the toung, a bill of sale means nothing and good luck getting it titled

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Teetorbilt

I believe that the standard Chevy 15", 5-bolt pattern is rated at 1300#'s. If my math is correct, that would be 5200#'s.

You can always ride on the safety factor of 3 for anything that carries people unless the auto co.'s have circumvented this requirement. It's a standard engineering recommendation.

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jmic

Is it a homemade trailer, or who is it made by? Just to give you an idea, I just sold a 1986 Hudson Bros. tandem axle, brakes on 1 axel, 8000K GVW for $1000.00. Bought it new, it was in good shape, but could have used paint to make it pretty. Also I was told that if a trailer didn't have tires on it that said made or rated for trailer purposes you could have it impounded if you ever got pulled over, so you saying that trailer has chevy rims on it , I'd check the tires also.

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tgeb

It sounds like you have two 3,500lb axles, though 5 bolts can go as low as 2,000lbs.

You should be able to locate a label or metal tag on these axles to verify the capacity. And the manufacturer.

Do one or both axles have brakes?

It sounds too good to me, I would be concerned about the frame strength and what kind of weight the deck can take with bouncing around at road speed.

$1,500 for an almost new trailer that should (if 3,500lb) have about $600 worth of axles under it, does not leave much money for steel frame, deck and fabrication.

I don't think I could find a trailer suitable to pull a skidsteer for that price around here.

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dayexco

i would think you'd want at least a 14k gvw trailer

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jojo

Hey Bob,,I must agree with all the guys that answered you,,,Thats why I come here,,these guys are good and you don't have to weed through a bunch of B>S>

Glasshousebltr

Ya still have to weed threw my BS.

Bob

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tgeb

Well,... Are you buying that trailer or not?

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MC Excavating

Dont waste your time or money on something that may not work or cant be registered.

If your going to be hauling a bobcat with some attachments you will need a 14,000 to 15,000 lbs trailer with a pintle hitch. Buying a better trailer buys you peace of mind.

What size Bobcat is it and what attachments do you have?

Glasshousebltr

It's a Bobcat 753 with a Dual 1015 back hoe attachment. The Bobcats at 4550lbs and I'd say the back hoes at about 800 to 1000.

Not sure if I'm going to buy the trailer yet.

Bob

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denick

Bob,

If a brand new 10,000 LB trailer costs about $3,200 to $4,000 dollars and you have that trailer for 15 to 20 years. I dont know that it is worth $1,500 for what seems might be a problem. Unless you are maxed out on budjet.

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Glasshousebltr

Always maxed on budget.....the more I make, the more I spend....... However the big hang up with buying new is .........I'm a stinkin cheap skate.

Bob

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denick

Bob,

So, shop until you think you've gotten a real deal on a new one.

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Nick

"Every day I remind myself that my inner and outer life are based on the labors of other men, living and dead, and that I must exert myself in order to give in the same measure as I have received and am still receiving" Albert Einstein