Jon, I don't think it ever ends. I am going to buy a little tractor...... then where am I going to keep it (so ya build a shed or 86 one of the cars out of the garage)..... then it is I need gravel/dirt moved (so ya go buy a small dump trailer)..... then you notice that your truck/suv does not do so great with a load of gravel being hauled by your 1/2 ton vehicle..... Ya then think, Ok new 1-one ton truck, Bigger Dump trailer, Different house on a large property...... Oh yea, now a bigger tractor. IT NEVER ENDS!! It is best to just keep the 1/2 ton truck and the 5x10 dump trailer.

I’m in a similar situation with trying to figure out both the vehicle and trailer for this job. I really don’t want an enormous truck and trailer but I know I need to give it more thought over time. This was good to watch. Thanks! 👍

Man that's a tight fit! Watching you back down the ramps gave me flashbacks of Pete's video of his Messick's BX delivery!

I’m sure Glad to see you were able to get the “Other” person driving your Tractor out of the Cab.😬👍

Jon has some skills but you know that already. 👍👍

I’ve got a 10 yd dump trailer and an L series tractor…the whole tractor fits perfect in the trailer! I’ve never tried fitting my backhoe with it on! This would be sometime I’d have to try sometime….might be a challenge 😅 Nice video! Having a tractor helps to make fun out of doing work!

Nice to see you got your tractor back. I thought the next time I seen it, the inside would have fridge magnets and note pads the windows would have flower boxes and curtains. Lol. Just kidding I always incourage my wife , daughter and daughter in-laws to get on and have a blast.

Thanks for another great video!

Nice video Jon! That is a tight fit for sure. Good job figuring out the process! Cheers!

GMC Sierra 2500 Crew Cab would be my Choice since I’m already driving a GMC Sierra 1500. 👍

You Tube stopped sending the notification emails to a bunch of viewers so we have to search out new videos. It is worth it for good videos like yours. Wish I could bounce around but at 69 and 300+ pounds I guess not. thanks take care

You will open up quite a debate with a what kind of truck should I buy and never get everyone to agree the decision is all yours!

Like to see thes video comming Jon .

2020 Power wagon. I have a 2020 rebel. Love it. Trailer brake air bags. It will handle it.

like your video big truck then biger trailer you know how gos god bless

Maybe keep the 1/2 ton and add helper springs to the back? Also if you were to do that, how would the tractor sit if you backed it on. Obviously the loader would be hanging off over the back just as it does on the front, but you wouldn't have to worry about high centering the backhoe. I have a 16' Sierra 1500 with Hellwig helpers, makes a huge difference when I haul my 7000lb camper. Love the videos, keep it up bud!

I have the same set up as you. 6x10 10000lb load trail dump trailer with a bx23s with no cab. (Second set of ramps and you can load/unload at any angle or weather) last year I traded my f150 for a 2019 f150 V6 with the max tow package. (Get the tow mirrors) It’s amazing. Dealer told me it can tow 13k but I only needed 10k. I’ve towed 18k with it. I don’t plan to tow that much again but the truck and trailer handled it awesome and it didn’t even squat (I couldn’t believe it either). I have pics if you are interested. If you like the half ton there is no need to go bigger. Also, I bought it near Minneapolis and found a dealer that offered a 15 year completely bumper to bumper warranty.

I just bought a 2003 Silverado 2500 HD to haul my tractor. It has a 9900 lb tow rating. My 20 ft trailer weighs 2500 lbs so that leaves me with 7400 lbs of payload. Enough for the tractor and implements. The truck is an extended cab with an 8 boot bed so the long wheelbase tows very well. The new trucks come with built in brake controllers. Luckily, the previous owners installed a controller in mine.

If you get a heavier truck watch your garage door height. The newer ones are pretty tall, especially the 4 wd ones.

I have the same size trailer 1500 GMC truck it does work perfect for me

How's she goin'? No trailer space was wasted in the making if this video!!! LOL She's a tight fit Jon but it does fit and that's what matters. Take care!!

I need to watch your channel more. I didn’t know you had a dump trailer. I just picked up a new dump trailer an hour ago and I haven’t tried to see if the tractor will fit in it yet

Find for a couple of year old half ton Nissan Titan XD with the Cummins diesel. Great truck

I have noticed that a lot of contractors in my area seem to like the dodge 2500 with the cummins in them, so that may be something to check out just to say that u did u never know, Jack The mindful homesteader have just acquired an F-250 so u may wanna reach out to him about how he likes its hauling capacity, he's a practical KZfaqr i think.

Check out ram 2500s. They’ve been great for us

2500 GMC Duramax/Allison is perfect for your application with room to grow.. I’ve owned 2: a 2003 2500 and a 2006 3500. Loved both trucks but the huge size made the 3500 annoying for getting groceries. The Duramax is proven and powerfull. Nothing like the torque of a turbo Diesel.

That really is an excellent setup for getting into close places and getting a LOT of work done. I'm not so sure you really should get anything very much larger. As for towing, I've towed RVs etc. literally 100's of thousands of mile. In my opinion, the KEYs to a good tow truck is adequate suspension, E-rated tires, trailer brakes and GEARING. You DO want a lower ratio differential for towing. It's a real torque multiplier. Our 2008 Tacoma is a 4x4 Sport with a special option 4:56 differential ratios. It's not a 3/4 ton truck but it has a 5600 lb towing capacity and it has the power to pull a lot of weight. You might want to look at any 3/4 ton 4x4 as they will have the lower diff ratios AND bonus, the 4x4 will get you out of a lot of simple but stuck places. No reason for a big lift, just that low gear ratio and 4x4.

The f150’s were pretty good trucks but lacked a bit in power I went to a 2011 f250 6.2 and love it it tows great and I’ve put 335,000 miles on it and the gas mileage empty is way better than my old f150 in fact I get between 11and 14 mpg towing my fifth wheel trailer

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I have a 2009 F150 with the max trailering package. Crew cab with short box. Max trailer weight, 11,200 lbs. GCWR 17,100 lbs. So yes, you can pull a much bigger trailer with a ‘half ton’ pickup.

A 5x12 would give you a little more room for the tractor to fit on trailor

I have a 2014 Silverado half ton with the Max Towing package. Good for 11,300 lbs towing capacity. That’ll get you up to the next level. Curious about you running around with your back hoe bucket not being supported. Up here I think our Dept. of Transport specifies that the front and back attachments must be resting on the deck when being transported.

Jon, I have a BX23s with a cab, just like yours. I have towed it many times with my 2017 Silverado 1500 with the tow package on an 18 foot flatbed trailer with no problem. I don't think you NEED a 3/4 ton truck, just a larger trailer.

Bonjour Monsieur le Professeur 😊 I think that you are fine Sir with the truck that you have. How many times in one single year that you have to carried your tractor ? If you have realy want to change your truck you should go with a Dodge Ram 1500 with the correct towing package or a 2500. Depends also how is your Dodge Ram dealer at you place. If I was you, I will attach also your backhoe and your front loader,,, I do understand that the backhoe as locking pine but the front loader as not,,, Better safe than sorry... Great video Sir Cheers !!!

Was wanting to buy a 14 foot dump trailer for multiple uses. One being moving my Grand L tractor with the bucket over the front. Was told that was only legal if it was a goose neck trailer so the loaded could be secured. Now I am trying to find a A16 foot bumper pull. If all else fails guess I will have to go with the goose neck.

You need a 1500 Ram 4 door good for work and traveling with family.

Nice fitment!! By the way, you still have to secure the front bucket by the DOT rules

If I recall correctly, Mike at Outdoors with the Morgans tows a 12' dump trailer with his F150 (EcoBoost V6) and has no issues.

You said it yourself, what do I buy or get 3/4 etc. Time to be you thanks for sharing

Doing my part to help you get a larger truck. Thanks for the entertainment and knowledge. Have you tried putting some 2x6s behind the ramps? The extra inch might keep the backhoe from scraping. (This is me with no tractor, truck, or trailer making suggestions. So that's about what my opinion is worth;)

If you ever think you might tow your l3940 then think about what that would require ( 1 ton) because that will also work for the BX.

nice job ! I have 72x10 dump but my tractor is a little bigger, so my tractor won't fit lol!

I think I would have backed into the trailer and placed the backhoe over the trailer tongue. Seems like the loader bucket will get pretty close to the truck during a turn

My dad just got a Ram 2500. It is nice truck. I haven't got my finance committee to release any funds yet.

Is there enough space for a small rubber pad on the back of the backhoe to keep the trailer doors from scratching the paint?

Hi Jon, keep up the videos, btw what brand is your trailer and do u recommend

Curious if you have tried to back the BX in? Seems like it would allow tighter turns and possibly not bottom out the backhoe when driving up the ramps?

I have a l3560C and my wife has a BX23S and I currently have a Toyota Tacoma. I have access to a 23 foot tilt bed trailer and I can tow the BX; however, it is close to the 6500 pound tow limit of the Tacoma. The trailer empty weights 3400 pounds. Thus, I feel a f350, Dodge or Chevy 3500 would be in the correct ball park. I don’t see me pulling a travel trailer; so, I am very undecided on the $10,000.00 option of a diesel engine due to the higher cost and higher maintenance costs. Plus, here in western Washington diesel is often the same price or higher as unleaded and you have the extra cost of DEF. So MPH is a big consideration.

Can you load it with the mower deck on.great video

Jon good job one question does it move when on road God Bless PaK

Ram 3500 dually, buy once and be done!

You'd have to refinance the house to pay for the fines in Pa for that rig... Have you had to make any sharp turns yet with the bucket up on the tongue ?

Could you open the 3 way gate like a truck tailgate to allow a bit more room for a boxblade attached to your bx?

you look real tall, must be a tight fit in that small tractor

Crushed tailgate with turns

Could you swing the backhoe to the left or right to gain a little more clearance?

How much clearance do you have between the bucket and tailgate when the wheel is at full lock?

Bucket over front doesn’t raise any attention from police or DOT? Would turning backhoe to one side give a little more clearance? I want to get a 14’ dump trailer and do this with my Mahindra 1533 with backhoe but I’m worried it’s a tight fit and would require bucket over front attracting attention from Leo’s

You did a great job loading the trailer but here in Florida probably wouldn't get away with it. I have a 12 foot dump trailer with a Massey Ferguson tractor loader backhoe combo gc1710 and I loaded it just like yours and I had a dream of starting my own business and on my first voyage out Florida Highway Patrol pull me over and stated that every part of the machine has to be inside the dump. Have you had any issues with your local police? also he stated that it must be tied down

Clever way of moving your BX. What length are the ramps?

PS- I have been towing my 7k lb travel trailer with a 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71 (4x4, v8, with tow package) for a while without issues. Pretty sure that drivetrain can handle 8k or so.

Keep the truck till the wheels fall off!

I am concerned about assuring enough tongue weight. Apparently you aren't having any issues? I took a screen shot of your trailer loaded, got the bx/fel/bh weights from bx specs and estimated the CG of each guessing at the metal in front of and behind the cg. It looks like the overall average moment arm cg is about 11% forward of the center distance between the two axles and the ball mount which is perfect and is about 254 lbs!

And, when you take a turn a little too tight, you're going to realize that ya should drop the bucket in the bed of the truck. Saves tailgates and bumpers

Don’t let state trooper catch you hauling without the backhoe bucket strapped down and the loader bucket also has to be strapped down. You also cannot have any part of your load protruding from the confines of the intended weight baring area more than two feet without a permit. Your F150 has a tongue weight limit but depending on the load you don’t want to exceed more than 10% tongue weight of your entire load behind the hitch. For example if your load plus trailer is 10,000lbs to put more than 1,000lbs on your hitch is too much weight. I treating to watch and I hope this was somewhat helpful. Good video.

Where did you get the cab. I have a B21 TLB . I want a cab like yours.

Hi Jon hello again from Boston. My wife will never have to listen to me complaining about the space on my 14' flat bed ever again. When do your schools open again?

I'm no expert but isn't this illegal in most places? I remember reading or seeing that you cannot have parts of equipment outside of the trailer like this. Just wondering.

Too bad trailer manufacturers think their trailers are made of gold, holy crap, looked up pricing on a 7x14 trailer, OUCH!!! I'll stick with my car trailer, its just a bit lighter weight than one of those new dump trailers by about 1,000lbs, but longer and a little wider I think, but paid for....the most important part. The ramp on it is great as its a 1 piece tailgate type ramp, so you don't have to be as precise loading/unloading like you do those regular 2 piece ramps....however, its really short, trying to load a regular car onto the trailer is quite a chore, doesn't have a winch on the deck for one, and with that short ramp you really have to get creative to get the angle of the ramp down enough to allow a car to be loaded without getting hung up....I've got it down pretty good for cars now, I've hauled enough dead ones...yeah only time the trailer gets used for hauling cars is when they don't move on their own power LOL. It would work fine for a tractor with loader and other implements for sure though....I have no clue what its rated for, as it was custom built by the guy I bought it from who owned a landscaping company. he used it to haul landscaping boulders, skid steers, and other equipment, so it should easily haul a sub-compact tractor and implements/attachments home from the dealer. I just have to figure out storage solutions for implements and attachments as I don't have a garage...may have to rearange my barn to allow storage for stuff in there. Loader will probably live on the tractor all the time so not too worried about that, but tiller, box blade, pallet forks, etc. will need a home that has easy access when needed, may have to get creative and build some sort of racks to store stuff LOL.

my 1500hd pulls my b2650 on 16' trailer like its not even there.

Is that safe and legal to have your front loader bucket on the tongue like that? Does it limit your turning radius?

Just what ever you chose stay away from ram if you expect to keep the truck for awhile

I just replaced a 2017 F-250 with a 2019 Ford F-150. I pull a 18’ trailer with my BX23S. No problems. You can get a F-150 with max trailer package and pull over 12,000lbs. Get some timbrens on the rear end to keep the truck level. timbren.com The number of times I was pulling a load heavy enough to need a heavy duty truck, didn’t justify the gas mileage I was sacrificing for the majority of my driving.

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Dump trailers are extremely tounge heavy. A bigger dump trailer would destroy that truck. I think its a good match for what your doing.

Nissan HD with a diesel!!! My son has one and it will pull a 40 foot enclosed car trailer with a car and all his racing equipment at over the speed limit and never strain it!!!

I watched this video 2 years ago, came back to watch it again, because I sold my 6x12 trailer because just the trailer was 2,300 pounds heavy, add the 2,700 pounds of the tractor and backhoe, then my Tacoma is too loaded for my taste, so this year I will build a new 5x10 trailer in aluminium of about 600 pounds, front and rear gate will open 24 inches (sides high) to allow space but not capacity, looking at your trailer, it is perfect because it dumps, mine wont, but your tongue is too freaking short, all I would do is add another 24 inches of tongue, and all your problems are solved, plus it will be easier to backup with the added 24 inches, my tongue will be 58 inches long, that's the secret....with a fold away tongue system, 6,000 pounds class, easier to park also!

Jon before I go running over the countryside with the tractor in that dump trailer you got a check with the US DOT really going to aspects one was protruding over the front of trailer.... which is taboo to anything exceeding more than 4 feet off the back of the trailer is illegal..... need a red flag on that boom hanging out... In the alleviate the boom dragging on the ground when you’re loading two 2 x 12‘s probably about 6 feet long for the rear tires to come up with illuminate that problem...If you get caught by the DOT going down the road with the truck in the trailer and your tractor and a bag of it you’re gonna be in deep trouble with local law local. motor vehicle Department make sure your legal at least be $1000 fine before they let you go... They don’t play good with people with overloads and doing stupid things and you’re doing a stupid thing junkman do

1999 F150 you said? www.fordf150.net/specs/99tow.php Towing capacity, when new, 8,000 to 8,300 pounds. www.fordf150blog.com/2015-ford-f-150-towing-capacities/ 3.5L EcoBoost has a 10,700 to 12,200 pounds towing. 5.0L has 8,300 to 11,100 pounds. So you could just stick to the F150, and find a newer one 5 years old or less. Going to a 250/2500, and any would handle it without a problem, but you said you prefer the smaller size. The 250s are all pretty huge feeling, comparatively. I miss my Ram 2500, 2007.5 with the 6.7L Cummins, but it was a pain to park in a lot of places that re-painted with smaller parking spots in the last few years. For variety, the 2015 Ram 1500 has up to 9,050 (4wd) or 9,180 towing. 2015 Silverado 1500 can be specced up to 12,000 pounds. So . . . options. :) I just did a basic "gmc 1500 2015 towing capacity" search (ram/F150) to get these numbers. Another option is going with a gooseneck trailer to put the trailer weight over the rear axle rather than levering further back at the regular hitch. With a 1999 gas truck, though . . . The suspension sag isn't your problem, most likely. If it is, that's just helper springs or an air assist. With the loading angle, you could use a 2x4 or 4x4 section under the ramps to change the loading angle, as well. The tractor should be able to climb that little bump difference. It isn't a massive change, but could be enough to stop the dragging.

Skip the 14', get a 16'. I did.

Gmc

F250 or f350 gas

Maybe not buy the cab and get proper trailor

Did you ask anyone to help pick your wife!??. 😁 So Why ask about helping pick a truck!. Ford *cough cough*😁

WHY , would you BUY a trailer , you know is TOO SMALL for your tractor ?