New trailer

[Backwoods Savage]

The trailer we use for hauling wood is really getting to be in bad shape. On top of that, yesterday I was walking past it and noticed that I can just stick a finger through a tire and feel the tube inside. Now I have to decide whether to fix or simply get a different trailer.

Looking on the Internet I see there are not all that many available for pulling behind the atv. I'm considering the Polar trailer but am a bit scared of the poly. Because I cut wood during the cold of winter, do I have to be concerned with that thing cracking? I do like the dump because many times I haul sand and sometimes manure. I also prefer the small trailer for getting around in the woods.

I could widen our paths and use a small trailer I already have but really don't want too. One bad thing is that we have thorn apple trees all over so have to be concerned with that. If I widen the paths, that means lots of new raking to get thorns out of the way.

I'm open to suggestions.

 

[thewoodlands]

Sav my trailer (black plastic) I will not throw wood in so I guess you have to baby them.

Sav this is the trailer we have.

(broken link removed to http://www.rescraft.com/trailers.html#trailers)

zap

 

[Cowboy Billy]

Hi Dennis

The trailer I use around the yard originally had wheelbarrow tires on it. When they went I got atv tire and hub from northern tool and have been quite happy with them and haven't had any problems in the six years I have been using it.

While I prefer to build my own trailers I like this one form northern tool. http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200377292_200377292 While it does have screen sides and bottom you could put plywood on the bottom and sides if you are hauling sand or dirt.

Billy

 

[PapaDave]

Hey Dennis,
is this the type you're looking for?
I use this all the time for hauling wood, leaves, brush, etc., and haven't had a problem yet. Most times I stack pretty tight and mound well over the top, but will (
when I'm feeling a little lazy) sometimes just throw the splits or rounds in. It takes the abuse very well.
It's a Brinley 17cu. ft. I got from H.D. a couple years ago.
Edit: Forgot to add that I can fit 1/3 of a 1/3 (face :ahhh cord in this when stacked well.

 

[smokinj]

I have a metal one and it is loud throwing wood in it. Not to mention the dents.

 

[gzecc]

I would suggest the poly. I think the only weak point with the poly's are the pnumatic wheels. I would suggest getting one with solid wheels.

 

[onion]

I have one of these:

http://www.tractorsupply.com/lawn-g...ts/gorilla-carts-heavy-duty-farm-cart-3599016

Pretty happy with it so far.

 

[ironpony]

I have a poly ( JD) 10P model and never have had any problems
use it for stone, gravel and wood
way overloaded on many occasions
came with pretty decent tires
I have a second one that is pretty flimsy though
you have to watch the quality
bought the second one used
to build something else from the parts

 

[Hiram Maxim]

Here is what I use. It has removable a tailgate, dump capable, and have had zero problems with it in the last 15 or so years.

Can be used on Tractor or 4 wheeler!


(broken link removed)

 

[blel]

I have had this Agri Fab trailercart for many years. All steel, very satisfied with it. Sometimes the tires leak but I just put tubes in them. True Value hardware stores also sells them. Model is 45-01841 in case link doesn't work. I don't see why it wouldn't hook to an atv. Too low maybe?

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_07124778000P?prdNo=15&blockNo=15&blockType=G15

 

[Backwoods Savage]

blel, that is the trailer that I've used for the past 30 years. Looking at the prices I may go with another one. Some of the poly look pretty good as does the one from Northern (same as Cabela's). I'll probably make up my mind within a week or two as I'm not pressed for time.

 

['bert]

hey Dennis,

I thought you put your splitter in vertical mode and it went out and found the wood for you?? Check these out (link below) It gets a touch on the cool side here in the old CA and I have never had a problem with mine. Plus the trailer is silent behind the quad (not like the rattly tin ones). The torsion axle suspension is nice too. If I can load it on, it will haul it.

(broken link removed to http://www.otteroutdoors.com/atvtrailers.html)

 

[Backwoods Savage]

Which Otter do you have 'bert?

 

[golfandwoodnut]

Which Otter do you have 'bert?

Dennis, did you make a decision? I am in the market too. I like those Otter's, the shipping is a killer at over $100. Did you save they have them at Cabela's?

 

[lowroadacres]

Like the wood I c/s/s my trailer is a scrounged unit which I have beefed up. I dream of the day when I have a dump trailer that is larger and fancier but I just keep patching this one.

 

[Backwoods Savage]

Which Otter do you have 'bert?

Dennis, did you make a decision? I am in the market too. I like those Otter's, the shipping is a killer at over $100. Did you save they have them at Cabela's?

Just picked it up at the Cabela Store. By driving down to Dundee I saved a bit on shipping. No ship charge so only my gas and time but I needed to go anyway so it worked out. I decided to get the Yukon trailer:

Atv trailer

 

[thewoodlands]

Which Otter do you have 'bert?

Dennis, did you make a decision? I am in the market too. I like those Otter's, the shipping is a killer at over $100. Did you save they have them at Cabela's?

Just picked it up at the Cabela Store. By driving down to Dundee I saved a bit on shipping. No ship charge so only my gas and time but I needed to go anyway so it worked out. I decided to get the Yukon trailer:

Atv trailer

Sav looks good, lets get that filled up then post a picture.

zap

 

[Backwoods Savage]

I'll try to get that done Zap. Man, things have gotten busy around here.

 

[thewoodlands]

I'll try to get that done Zap. Man, things have gotten busy around here.

Starting to cool off here at night so my plans are hauling wood out during the week plus this weekend. Days are getting shorter so my wife had a flood light installed on the side and back of the house so I could work at night. :coolgrin:

zap

 

[Backwoods Savage]

So it appears I'm not the only one noticing the shortening of daylight time. Even the weather has cooled, which was drastically needed. Still very humid though.

I had to move some old wood this afternoon so used the trailer for the first time.

That long wood makes the trailer look a bit short but I can get more rows of regular firewood in with no problem because it is only 16" that I cut (or thereabouts).

 

['bert]

Sorry Dennis, I have not really been keeping up with the forums as much as I should, I have the one in the pic I posted. Supper X with the torsion suspension and the flotation tires. Your new trailer looks pretty good too. For others considering this trailer (the Otter) do it!

I have no affiliation with Otter other then as a owner.

 

[golfandwoodnut]

Dennis, Did that trailer come wiht a 2 inch tow hitch? Or is that a lawn mower style hitch?

 

[wendell]

Forgot to add that I can fit 1/3 of a 1/3 cord in this when stacked well.

So, if you are in NY, is this a face cord? ;-)

 

[thewoodlands]

So it appears I'm not the only one noticing the shortening of daylight time. Even the weather has cooled, which was drastically needed. Still very humid though.

I had to move some old wood this afternoon so used the trailer for the first time.

That long wood makes the trailer look a bit short but I can get more rows of regular firewood in with no problem because it is only 16" that I cut (or thereabouts).

Looks good Sav, shorter days has me in the woods and hauling out all the split wood that I have because soon it will be weekends only.

zap

 

[firefighterjake]

I like it . . . my only regret is while my "Saab" wood trailer will do the job I like the looks of this one better!

And yeah . . . definitely getting darker earlier . . . I was inside the house last night around 7:30 p.m. after cutting up and picking up a load of slabwood for kindling this year . . . or maybe it's next year . . . or the year after that. . . .