I've seen may threads about log trailers, both do-it-yourself and commercial, but I stumbled on a new option today that may offer some do-it-yourselfers a good headstart so you don'thave to start from scratch.
Ag dealers offer what is called a "running gear" (shown below). This is the basic chassis that is used to attach a hay rack or silage bin for farm transport.
The one I saw today was brand new, rated at 12 ton capacity, weighs about 1100 lbs, and comes complete as shown for $2000.00 US. The rear four tires of the one shown are on a bogie axle which work well in all rough forest terrain but still be gentle on the ground. There are many other models made, both smaller and larger. The smallest one offered by this company (Pequea) has 4 wheels, rated at 10 ton capacity, and weighs 500lbs.
There are no brakes or lights, but they can be used for ag (forestry?) on the road with a SMV (slow moving vehicle) emblem. And since they are built to have a cargo bed of some sort attached, it may be a useful foundation for building a log trailer.
Ag dealers offer what is called a "running gear" (shown below). This is the basic chassis that is used to attach a hay rack or silage bin for farm transport.
The one I saw today was brand new, rated at 12 ton capacity, weighs about 1100 lbs, and comes complete as shown for $2000.00 US. The rear four tires of the one shown are on a bogie axle which work well in all rough forest terrain but still be gentle on the ground. There are many other models made, both smaller and larger. The smallest one offered by this company (Pequea) has 4 wheels, rated at 10 ton capacity, and weighs 500lbs.
There are no brakes or lights, but they can be used for ag (forestry?) on the road with a SMV (slow moving vehicle) emblem. And since they are built to have a cargo bed of some sort attached, it may be a useful foundation for building a log trailer.
