Good deal? or should I make another offer?

[rustyt22]

2003 50" z-turn Dixie Chopper w/ 450 hours. (only problem is that he's replaced sprindles twice....but he cuts heavy stuff with it) He wants $4500, and said he bought it brand new in 2003 for $7k. I thought they went for 10-12k? But, thats another question...lol

2003 16' single axle open trailer with 12" side walls. no trimmer or blower racks, but has lawn gate. (I already have enclosed trailer, but would want this for mulch and debris hauling) $650

2002 12' single axle open trailer with 16" side walls. no trimmer or blower racks, but also has lawn gate. Would be used same as above. $450

Im just not sure if these are good deals or not. All looks fairly nice and well-kept, but could be that just got a nice "detail." Just looking for opinions....

[dave_n_mulberry]

the dixie is way over priced i have a 2003 50" with 500 hours and the highest offer i have had 2700.00 the will give 2500 on a trade in.... spindles are no big deal i grease mine (grease is cheap) every day and no problems with mine

don't buy the single axe for debris hauling hold out for a dual axle. the weight will become a problem as you get busy with heavy things to haul away....

[dave_n_mulberry]

by the way i'll sell mine for 3200.00

[Ric]

Rusty

I wouldn't Buy any of this stuff unless I really needs something fast. The 12 Ft trailer might come in handy for small jobs and if it is heavy duty with at least a 3500 lb Axle might be worth buying as a spare. I believe in Trailer and like to have many. They are cheap to keep and your truck insurance should cover Liability, my does. At about $ 20.00 a year for license plates you don't have to use a trailer very often to make it pay for its self. Storage might be a problem for some.

I agree with Dave on holding out for at least a double axle trailer on any thing longer than 12 ft. If you buy any kind of a dump beware that allowing debris to lay in them for several days, cause them to rust badly. I learned the hard way and had to replace a metal floor. If I had taken the time to at least repaint the floor on a regular bases may be it would have lasted longer.

[GrassMaster]

I only had 1 single axle trailer & never ever have one again.

If at all possible hold out for the dual axle, the difference in money is well worth it.

A single axle trailer is nothing but a rough bouncy ride on what ever you're hauling & you can feel the roughness when pulling it, you will feel every little bump & it will beat your equipment to death.

Most of the dual axles have it but try to find one that has the floating leaf springs between front & rear spring (Center Floater) & you will love the way it pulls and how smooth it is going over bumps.

When I got my first dual axle I kept looking behind me because I couldn't tell it was back there, you never have to look back to see if a single axle is behind you because you can feel it every foot you pull it.

[Ric]

GM

I will argue with you just a little. I have two 5 X 10 single axle trailers and will admit the one pulls much better than the other. One has 4 ft sides and the other is open. The key to single axles is weight distribution and the total weight pulled.

The worst pulling trailer of the two I have two 50 gallon skid sprayer on for special jobs. By moving the skid sprayer around I have managed to get the right balance and the trailer pulls as best as can be expected. Anything can be over loaded and most single axles have only 3,500 lb GVW, with the trailer it's self weighting 1,500 to 2,000 lbs that doesn't leave a lot of hauling weight. Tire size can also play a big factor in the Bump Bump Bump driving down the road.

BTW I also have a 12,500 GVW 7 yard dump trailer I haul my skid steer with. Behind a good sized truck you don't realize it is back there. Loaded with the skid steer it is every bit of the 12,500 GVW. (Oops in Edit, this is a dual axle of course)

Once again I will praise the value of having multiply trailers if you have a place to keep them. Each can be used for different jobs. I don't care if I only use a trailer once a year it can pay the up keep in that one single usage.

[rustyt22]

thanks for the help guys! so, you think the prices on the trailers are pretty good? I need an open trailer and have all the room in the world to store it (120 acres)....

[GrassMaster]

GM
I will argue with you just a little. I have two 5 X 10 single axle trailers and will admit the one pulls much better than the other. One has 4 ft sides and the other is open. The key to single axles is weight distribution and the total weight pulled.

True, the weight distribution was a problem with the guys, they always had all the weight to far to the rear. The main complaint about the single is if you hit the slightest pot hole, bump or go slightly off the edge of the road it was always a rough bumpy ride all over the place.

The 5X10 I mainly carried either a Snapper rear engine rider (300lbs?) or a Yazoo that was 1,800 to 2,000lbs still a rough ride. I even tried backing the Snapper so as much weight possible was up front & it still didn't make a difference in handling.

When I run across one of the Vada trailers made by the Harrell brothers I will buy one & keep it until I kick the bucket! I really liked that trailer.

[Ric]

GM

The science of physic that deals with trailer is still a little over my head but I feel I understand the basics. Tongue weight is important. Negative tongue weight will certainly cause fish tailing. To much tongue will cause bumper drag and lack of steering on the tow vehicle

Just this last week Professor Stone was telling me Commercial 18 wheeler will have sliding axles on the trailer as well as a Fifth wheel that slides to help distribute weight.