pros and cons of a trailer built like this

Anonymous-0 · Mar 2, 2009

I need a pintle hitch trailer to haul my backhoe with.I will only use it 2 or 3 times a year and for very short trips.I found a Mustang brand 20' flat w/5' dovetail thats rated at 28,000 lbs. for $1,500 that needs a floor and probally brake work.It has 8-8 lug rims that look like what comes on 7000 lb axles.The tires and rims are about 12" apart and have 2 sets of leaf springs in between them there is no axle tube in between left side and right.there is 8 brakes on it one per wheel.What kinds of problems will i have with this trailer set up like this?

John-MI · Mar 2, 2009

If it is like my neighbors it is a real good trailer. Only drawback was changing the inside tires when you had a flat.

Old Roy · Mar 2, 2009

If you know someone local that has one 2-3 times a year say a hundred bucks a trip.ya could move it 15 times and not have the extra insurance, maint, inspections, tires, etc.

Anonymous-0 · Mar 2, 2009

I'd better look outside and see if mine is still there ! lol Same set up PAid $1500 for it , has been converted to gooseneck though . Works great

S.Crum · Mar 3, 2009

I agree with Old Roy, If it's only needed a few times a year, it's cheaper, easier and less hassle to hire it done. A lot of operations are looking to make the next payment on their rollback, heavy equipment trailer etc. And usually willing to give you a decent price.

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