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i was a little disappointed about the axle weight rating too, but the damn thing is in great shape, i'd hate to pass it up.

i really need something bigger than what i have now to haul my wood around.

i told the guy i'd call him tomorrow and let him know.
 
Well............. let us know what you decide, cuz i need to borrow a trailer sunday to bring my tractor to my in-laws' house.

:popcorn::popcorn:
 
mga said:
i was a little disappointed about the axle weight rating too, but the damn thing is in great shape, i'd hate to pass it up.

i really need something bigger than what i have now to haul my wood around.

i told the guy i'd call him tomorrow and let him know.
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Those axles are likely rated by the weakest component.

I would use the chart in nassin2's link and try to figure out which axles are on that trailer.

From the pic it almost looks like a 6-bolt rim? If so, that gives you a lot of potential weight-wise.

Upgrading the actual weight capability of that trailer might be as easy as heavier springs and tires, but DOT might take issue with that and still go by the tag on the trailer.

The price is good, but I would pass and look for something a bit heavier, especially for wood hauling.

Good luck either way!

:cheers:
 
Ductape said:
I wouldn't feel i was insulting him. I'd make an offer lower than the seller is asking....... its part of the game of buying used. If he doesn't budge..... you can still buy it at his asking price ( which does sound like a great deal).
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Duct that is what causes me to go up, I set a fair price then some penny pinching Yankee tries shisting me and I raise my price according to how I feel. I have done it many, many times and it feels so good when they see what they did to themselves<a href="http://www.sweetim.com/s.asp?im=gen&lpver=3&ref=11" target="_blank"><img src="http://content.sweetim.com/sim/cpie/emoticons/000203FA.gif" border="0" title="Click to get more." ></a> Now granted , many do as you call it play games, I don't have time for games so don't try that unless I say obo lmfao:cheers:
 
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cjcocn said:
Those axles are likely rated by the weakest component.

I would use the chart in nassin2's link and try to figure out which axles are on that trailer.

From the pic it almost looks like a 6-bolt rim? If so, that gives you a lot of potential weight-wise.

Upgrading the actual weight capability of that trailer might be as easy as heavier springs and tires, but DOT might take issue with that and still go by the tag on the trailer.

The price is good, but I would pass and look for something a bit heavier, especially for wood hauling.

Good luck either way!

:cheers:
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they're 5 bolt rims.

so....maybe i should pass on this?

the damn trailers this size are hard to come by around here. usually a single axle landscape runs about 1500.
 
ropensaddle said:
Duct that is what causes me to go up I set a fair price then some penny pinching Yankee tries shisting me and I raise my price according to how I feel. I have done it many, many times and it feel so good when they see what they did to themselves
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I reckon' only you know whether or not you actually want to sell something, or just field a bunch of calls and emails because you are just bored and lonely. :hmm3grin2orange:

I have had a couple of instances where i've bought items off of CraigsList and felt the deal was so good i couldn't bring myself to haggle on the price, but that trailer wouldn't be one of 'em.
 
mga said:
they're 5 bolt rims.

so....maybe i should pass on this?

the damn trailers this size are hard to come by around here. usually a single axle landscape runs about 1500.
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To me...... the trailer still sounds good for a grand. What do you plan to move with it? Two ton of firewood per trip ain 't nothing to sneeze at. If you are looking to move cars larger than a mid-size...... i'd look for a 7000 pounder.
 
mga said:
ok..looked at it. it's red...has a gorilla lift gate assist, tires are great, and i took a picture of the tag and lift. no bends or dents, no rot on the frame.

he was firm on a grand....


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It is a little light I would break it down in under a year. I have a homemade car hauler I gave 1200 for fifteen years ago and it has been great, 18 foot dovetail, trailer house axels and retro hubs to fit 6 lug wheels. One axle break but I have to rewire I yanked the wires loose a long time ago. I would not sell it for less than a grand but I have put serious loads on her and she just got new deck. I can say a trailer is one thing that pays its owner back time and time again.
 
Ductape said:
To me...... the trailer still sounds good for a grand. What do you plan to move with it? Two ton of firewood per trip ain 't nothing to sneeze at. If you are looking to move cars larger than a mid-size...... i'd look for a 7000 pounder.
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don't plan on hauling cars at all...just for wood.

man...i was all excited over this damn thing now you guys gor me re-thinking about it....LOL
 
Mga too bad you were not closer I saw a decent goose neck 950.00 a few days ago need a tire or two and some lights but was solid and heavy built.
 
mga said:
don't plan on hauling cars at all...just for wood.

man...i was all excited over this damn thing now you guys gor me re-thinking about it....LOL
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Mga are you just hauling for your own wood? How much do you plan to haul in a load? I have hauled three cords on mine but it is built for it. If your doing not over a cord and a half green per load your going to be maxing that trailer. It depends on what you plan to haul.
 
I think I'd pass on it and get something a little heavier. If you subtract the weight of the trailer from that 5,000 GVWR it would cut the load capacity down quite a bit. It wouldn't take a whole lot of green oak to give you full capacity on that trailer.

I've got a 16' car hauler that I keep saying I'm going to set it up for some side boards but I'm a procrastinator. Since I get most of my wood close to home I usually haul most of it in my pickup and my 5X10 trailer.
 
i spent 3500 on a trailer last summer and wouldnt want anything else for a car hauler. Its a custom built triple axle trailer. 7,000lb axles and all six tires have brakes its has been loaded down with a fully loaded 1 ton van full of tools and 50 boxes of hardwood floor and never squated. it a 8' x 18'. I also have the big 35' gooseneck i paid 4500 for but it has tandem duals and a gvwr of 24,000lbs it pulls the lull around behind the big gm topkick i gave 2500 for with only 45,000 miles and the 454 gas engine under the hood. i will try to get picks tommorow. I have actually had the car hauler loaded so full my truck didnt have enough power to pull it up hill and i threw the trans out in the 99 f350 with the v10:dizzy: dont ask bout that one i was drunk and me and my buddy loaded it way over full with a 40" dbh oak lmao
 
coog said:
http://wichita.craigslist.org/for/1572857290.html

I'll bet I've seen 20 like this in the last month.Come on down and I'll buy you lunch.
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Very true. many trailer companies in the midwest. prices are much cheaper. In the northeast everthing costs more. If the 4000lb+ payload works for you, go for it. It looks to be in good shape & is worth the $1k, in my opinion. You can always upgrade later if you find another deal.
 

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