Tilt And Load

Assuming that you are referring to a sliding axle type of trailer, or a traveling tail type, then I would want to make sure that I had a 48 foot or longer trailer. You can get a folding tail type with a tail weight rating of up to about 23,000 pounds that I know of, which should handle any weight you are going to put on there. Pretty much your tire choices will run from as short as 17.5's up to 22.5's, and you can make that choice based on where you plan to run and how fast you need to pull it. If you are in a very high temp area, and want to run faster, then the smaller tires have a questionable lifespan. If you stay at reasonable speeds and aren't running across the desert, the smaller tires can give good service and lower the overall height of the trailer. You need to have a good winch on the trailer, usually hydraulic since you already have a wet kit fo operating the wagon.

As for other things you can do with one, they get used to move buses, tractors, and other oddball sized equipment around. If yo get into wider loads like combines, you may find a standard width trailer lacking a bit and need some sort of extensions. There are companies that make specific trailers for combine hauling that have dropped wheel wells and slide out extenders that make hailing a combine easier.

Look around your area for people that can use your service, and check online for places like the Ag talk sites that can use what you do. I have used the hauling board on Ag sites before to move stuff across country, and it worked out fine for me. You may also want to check into any large ag or machinery auctions in your area and see if that adds to your possibilities.

 

Just for grins and giggles, if you do get a rollback truck, with the long bed, 24-26 foot, then think long and hard about getting a good tag along trailer that you can put behind it. It gives you some options for hauling extra items, and if you have the trailer set up right, you can load right over the trailer and onto the truck deck. If someone has multiple tractors or items to move, or you can combine multiple loads, then you can take the truck and trailer combo that day. If not, then just the truck is your choice. Even if you have to unhook, it can be done quickly, and you give yourself a lot of extra flexibiiity for a minimum amount of money. Do this right and you have about 48 foot of bed space available, almost as much as a semi, but with lower insurance and licensing costs.

It;s something to think about, and easier to maneuver than a semi trailer would be. The key to making money is to make yourself as versatile as possible.