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Brad in WA

01-28-2007 15:49:09

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Any ideas what I should look for? I want to find a trailer to haul the 1940 A to fairs and wonder . . . . What should I be looking for? Any ideas of makes, sizes, features??
Thanks in advance

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Paul Shuler

01-29-2007 17:08:30

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Re: Trailer to haul Farmall A in reply to Brad in WA, 01-28-2007 15:49:09

Hi Brad, I just went through about two months of trailer shopping. Here are somethings I found out. The price of a new trailer with new {trailor} tires and nice paint and smoothed out welds and everything fitting like it should is the same as the one's that are just thrown together. The place I bought mine I found makes them for most of their compition also. Except the comp would put bald car tires on them and charge the same. Hence their profit made. For what you want #3500 axels will do fine. I went with #5000 axels and 7' wide and there was a pretty good price jump with that. If the price is way less than others around you check it out good. Maybe no brakes or tires off a Honda civic. Got to watch them. A good place will point out all the little stuff they do extra.
MY 2 cents.
Paul

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CNKS

01-29-2007 06:41:41

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Re: Trailer to haul Farmall A in reply to Brad in WA, 01-28-2007 15:49:09

Get a tandem axle trailer, much easier to balance the load, and obtain a smooth riding truck and trailer. With the load distributed properly you won't even know it's back there (but you better remember). Super A does not require 7000 lb GVW, but you might as well get one. If you ever want to haul an H you will wish you had one. Any larger tractors should have more than 7000 GVW.

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Super A

01-29-2007 05:14:01

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Re: Trailer to haul Farmall A in reply to Brad in WA, 01-28-2007 15:49:09

This is what I use, it hauls my Super A most of the time. Only difference is mine is red. It is one of the best purchases I have made both for my old tractor activities and general farm work. It has brakes on both axles and I would not be without them, even with a small tractor like my Super A. I pull it with an '02 Z-71 with trailering package and get along fine.

A good trailer is like a good shed--you can never have too many of different shapes/sizes!

One more tip: go ahead and buy a new one, whatever you buy. Trailers seem to hold their value well, if you find one for a "steal" it will most likely have problems. Spend just a little more and buy new.

Load Trail

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Dennis in NC

01-29-2007 04:41:42

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Re: Trailer to haul Farmall A in reply to Brad in WA, 01-28-2007 15:49:09

Just pulled a JD-BR from portland to NC. all i can say is .i was so glad i got a trailer with 4 tires and brakes on 2 axles . if you get a flat on the road with a load on one axle you could have your rim on the ground . with two axles at least you can get to the next exit.same with brakes . if you have a blowout and tear up a rim you still can get it stopped .First hand info. pay now/ pay later?

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Mark in Wa

01-29-2007 02:59:15

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Re: Trailer to haul Farmall A in reply to Brad in WA, 01-28-2007 15:49:09

Brad, Like all others hace said, it depends on if hauling your A around is all the trailer is for. I just hauled my Super A backk to Kentucky this past summer on a 7 x 14 single axle trailer with a 3500lb axle and no electric brakes (trailer rated at 2990) had no problems hauling it. I towed mine with my F350 which has planty of suspension and brakes for this load. If I had it to do over again, I would probably purchase a tandem axle car hauler with electric brakes. The cost difference between the two is about $400 and the latter trailer is far more versatile, but I caution you on this, Once your friend know you have a trailer, you'll be Mr. Popular. Hope this helps.

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Charles McNelly III

01-28-2007 18:52:23

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Re: Trailer to haul Farmall A in reply to Brad in WA, 01-28-2007 15:49:09

Tractor weighs around 2,150 lbs. Get you a 5'x10' trailer with a 3,500 lb. axle and you will do just fine. I own a Farmall A as well and there isn't any issues with it. I guess if you were planning on hauling several Farmall A's around, a 16' would do. Really all depends on what you plan to do with the trailer, other then hauling the A around.
Just my 2 cents. Good luck on what ever you decide to do.
Charles

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City-Boy McCoy

01-29-2007 03:54:25

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Re: Trailer to haul Farmall A in reply to Charles McNelly III, 01-28-2007 18:52:23

That's right. And I know a man who went from West Palm Beach, FL to West End, Bahamas in a 14-foot jon boat. His trip went just fine. mike

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Charles McNelly III

01-29-2007 11:59:48

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Re: Trailer to haul Farmall A in reply to City-Boy McCoy, 01-29-2007 03:54:25

Easy there City Boy, I was just pointing out The little tractor isn"t as heavy as one is led to believe. Your friend must be rich, most cubens came over on much less. :)
Charles

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City-Boy McCoy

01-29-2007 15:37:21

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Re: Trailer to haul Farmall A in reply to Charles McNelly III, 01-29-2007 11:59:48

Take it easy, Mr. "Anglo" Charles. I beg your pardon. I was agreeing with you; You don't need the big equipment to get the job done. He made it fine. No need to attack me. His name is Richard Arrington. He lives in Gainesville, FL. Look him up. He must be rich!?!? I don't know - I don't discuss religion, politics, or finances. Ask him if you need to know. By the way.... it's not "cuben"; it's Cuban. mike

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Charles McNelly III

01-29-2007 18:56:56

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Re: Trailer to haul Farmall A in reply to City-Boy McCoy, 01-29-2007 15:37:21

Thanks Mike, I must have been thinking about them Ceeeegarrrs. :)
Charles

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NDS

01-28-2007 17:34:44

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Re: Trailer to haul Farmall A in reply to Brad in WA, 01-28-2007 15:49:09

I looked up Washington brake regulations (just to have something to do) and this is the way it reads, in part.

RCW 46.37.430
(3) All wheels on every vehicle shall be equipped with brakes acting on all wheels except.

(a) Trailers, semitrailers,or pole trailers of a gross weight not exceeding three thousand pounds.

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phil(va)

01-28-2007 15:59:16

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Re: Trailer to haul Farmall A in reply to Brad in WA, 01-28-2007 15:49:09

Depends somewhat on what you are pulling it with, but if you are using something like a half ton pickup or SUV with the rear hitch, a good choice is a 16 foot double axle trailer with brakes on the front axle (or both axles is even better but not necessary). I like the type with a beavertail at the back, usually two feet, which helps loading, and a wood floor has better traction than metal. These trailers have 2 5/16 ball hitches and require a six or seven connection round plug to handle lights and brakes. You will need to have a brake box (about $60 for the hardware) installed on the pulling vehicle.

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City-Boy McCoy

01-28-2007 17:16:07

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Re: Trailer to haul Farmall A in reply to phil(va), 01-28-2007 15:59:16

Phil: That is exactly what I use for my Super A's and it works very well. No beaver-tail, but I have torsion bar suspension and the trailer "squats" when I drive up the ramps; which works great. I use a 3/4 ton truck and have brakes at all four hubs on the trailer. One (of many) nice thing(s) about a Super A size tractor: They are easy to haul. mike

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For what its worth..

01-28-2007 17:10:11

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Re: Trailer to haul Farmall A in reply to phil(va), 01-28-2007 15:59:16

Brakes on ALL wheels are required by law in many states. Any trailer over 1500 lbs. must hsve brakes in some states and most states reguire brakes on trailer over 3000 lbs. You are not likely to be ticketed but if you rearend someone you can bet their lawyer will bring it up if you go to court.

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Brad in WA

01-28-2007 16:34:59

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Re: Trailer to haul Farmall A in reply to phil(va), 01-28-2007 15:59:16

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