What do you tow your 80 series on?

[swamp-thing]

I'm looking for a heavy duty trailer that can handle towing the "Big Pig" 80 series.....
I saw a 14 ft x 7 ft equipment (skid steer) trailer with two 5200# axles & brakes on both that seemed to be just about right.

However, it looks like most "car haulers" on the market are 16,18,20 footers.......
Is all that extra space there for a reason? Or just to be more functional?
Who tows a 20 foot car??

Anyway, It seems like the cruiser will fit fine on a 14ft trailer but am I pushing the envelope too much?
Or is it as basic as, if it fits -- tow it.....

I would also be using this for shorter 40 series, I'm less worried about that.



Experienced opinions appreciated.

Thanks!!

 

[REKCUT]

I've towed for years a 60 and 80 with a 18 foot dovetail with 3500 pound axles. I have had to replace a spring or two but its been no problem. I know its right at its limits but when using a heavier trailer it really ups the work load on the truck unless you using a big tow rig. I've now switched to this 20 foot tilt trailer and love it for the 40. 80 works fine but don't use it for that much anymore.

 

[swamp-thing]

Thanks — and I guess to my question about length, is the 20 footer giving you some type of advantage over the 18 you used to use? I see a lot of unused space there on that 20 footer, but if its for safety I get it.

 

[n0rth]

Here is my set up 1993 Dodge W250 with a 16ft Road King trailer. The trailer has 5k axles with brakes and weighs 2100lbs it works just about perfect for me.

 

[swamp-thing]

Thanks, do you think 14ft would be cutting it too close?

 

[n0rth]

Thanks, do you think 14ft would be cutting it too close?

I wouldn't have minded if my trailer was 18-20 ft. on the deck so in my opinion a 14ft would be on the short side.

 

[swamp-thing]

I appreciate the advice — I was on the fence with 14ft — i could see both advantages & disadvantages to a physically smaller trailer vs a larger one ( all other things being equal — axle rating, sprung weight etc )

 

[66scout]

You might run into issues with a 14' deck with strap length and angle tying an 80 down unless you use wheel straps. 16' decks work good all around but like most guys i wish it was longer but i use my trailer for all sorts of stuff..

 

[swamp-thing]

Very good point, thanks!