Trailer auction

the search continues for the best trailer solution. I am going to a big swap meet in Moultrie, GA this weekend to look at used and new enclosed trailers.

I found this on the GovLiq auction site.

http://www.govliquidation.com/auctio...ategoryId=1004

It looks like the sides fold down and it is pretty much perfect size at 8X22. The capacity is more than I need, but like the hillbillies around here say: "when in doubt, make it stout"

I would think if I could get it for less than 2K it might be a good deal.



good idea? any red flags?

thanks for the help.

I mainly haul pallets and gaylords, but I am always looking to have crossfunctional tools if cost is not excessive. My only worry would be some maintenance thing that would be ultra expensive that I don't know about right now.

Originally Posted by Ewasted

That thing looks like a tank. My guess is if the government was using it, it couldn't be that bad?

What are you trying to haul with it?

That is certainly build to last.

One of the things to consider is the height of the bed. It looks to be at least 4 foot tall (with sides removed) which is going to make hand loading a real bear.

good thoughts, thanks

Originally Posted by olddude

you have to remember 2 things about military equip. one is they dont care about cost of equipment or maintenence, they use your money for that. @. how much military equipment do you see on the road or in use by civilians , and why dont you. how much military equipment have you seen that is practical for any one who dosent have an army to load it and maintain it.
your truck is pulling 8000 lbs before you start.

I would love to own a Bradly or an f135 too but it is just not practicle.

I'd stay away from that one for several reasons.

1: weight - 8k empty is going to use up half the tow capacity of a diesel dually, leaving you with 8k lbs or less room on the trailer. Its really a mini semi trailer
2: tires - those look like some type of floater and are going to be expensive
3:size - looks like 22' overall, which means you're only getting maybe 16-17' of useful space. Consider how much each gaylord will weigh, and how many you can fit per square foot of trailer floor space- will you really use up the full 7 tons of capacity
4: brakes? air or electric?

Sorry to be a buzzkill. The fold down sides are killer though.

Best advice I could give you is think of what they use to haul this, Most likely a duce and half hence the pintle hitch, the tires are most likely run flats and if all you really haul is pallets and Gaylord it’s never gonna justify the money you spent for such a beefed up trailer that you may or may not ever get a load to haul. I would look for a lighter trailer that more conforms to what you haul. I was able to pick up a 20 ft. dove tail 7000# car hauler for just over $3000 brand new made 4' side rails with expanded metal for another 500 and I have yet maxed it out. More worried with what the truck can take then what the trailer can.

As for the Bradley olddude they are a kick in the rear but boy are they temperamental.

Well I hear you but, I need Sq footage and apparently Trailers over 8' wide aren't participating in the cheap used trailer market. I have received quotes on several "Ideal" new Trailers for around 4K. I would only make a move on this one move slightly more than shred price.

Originally Posted by eppdso

Best advice I could give you is think of what they use to haul this, Most likely a duce and half hence the pintle hitch, the tires are most likely run flats and if all you really haul is pallets and Gaylord it’s never gonna justify the money you spent for such a beefed up trailer that you may or may not ever get a load to haul. I would look for a lighter trailer that more conforms to what you haul. I was able to pick up a 20 ft. dove tail 7000# car hauler for just over $3000 brand new made 4' side rails with expanded metal for another 500 and I have yet maxed it out. More worried with what the truck can take then what the trailer can.

As for the Bradley olddude they are a kick in the rear but boy are they temperamental.