I’m in the market for a 35’ (ish) gooseneck trailer full tilt with either 3x7000’s or 2x10,000’s. This isn’t going to work, it’s just for dragging my own junk around. Any suggestions? Weight isn’t an issue.
Gooseneck Tilt
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PJ & Load Trail/LoadMax are almost identical in spec, each company being owned by Thiessen family, brothers I believe. They used to make quality stuff? Hopefully still do.
Prices on new gooseneck trailers are absolutely insane now. I bought a pretty high spec (imo) 40' LoadMax in 2014 for $13,300. Not sure you can get a base model near that now, let alone a full tilt?
Fleetneck Diamond C with 19" fabricated cambered main beams is probably the best on the market today. No sag like every other mfg using 12" 14lb-22lb per ft. I or W beams for mains. High mileage that would be my pick, but thinking they are $25-$30k depending on spec..
GatorMade makes a pretty stout gooseneck as well. Think'n they will be on the heavier side. 14" 22lb per ft beams on their longer deckovers. Tilt deck may be constructed slightly different? They had some wiring issues 9-10yrs ago, but I believe that's been sorted out..
Kaufman is on the lower end, but for low mileage personal use would hold up just fine. They been in business long, long time so they're no fly by night outfit. I'd at least give them a look. Used to be one of the last still using paint vs powder coat. Powder coat is a nightmare if they do a poor prep job which is rampant in the small trailer world. I'd of much rather had primer & paint on mine..
Not a fan of triple 7's, but they will be cheaper than tandem 10's or 12k's.. Either will get you by, personal preference here. Definitely opt for 14ply steel sidewall rubber either way. 10 ply ST trailer tires are absolutely junk.. Good luck! -
I might be wrong but I doubt you'll be able to get a full tilt deck in that length trailer. Have you thought about one with a hydraulic tail?
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Here's a 40' deck Load Trail
Get yer checkbook out. "Sale" price of $28k.!
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Pretty awesome. What does it weigh empty?
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As for filling the deck with small machines, I guess chain em down good, tilt & grab another.? Lol I don't know..
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