Trailer for a 15 hp Reid

[Jim Gorter]

In anticipation of showing my 15 hp Reid, I have begun looking for a trailer to haul it on. What would be the capacity of the axles and the best size to haul and show the engine on. Also, what types of stabilizers work to keep the trailer from bouncing while the engine is running. what type of brakes are best suited for hauling this engine and cooling tank? Thanks for your help. Jim.

[Bob Johnson]

Hi Jim;

A picture of my trailer. 2 5000lb axles electric brakes on both axles, crankdown tongue jacks both sides of tailer tongue, breakaway brake controler.
Bob Out west on the high dessert


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[ListerDiesel]

Originally Posted by Jim Gorter

In anticipation of showing my 15 hp Reid, I have begun looking for a trailer to haul it on. What would be the capacity of the axles and the best size to haul and show the engine on. Also, what types of stabilizers work to keep the trailer from bouncing while the engine is running. what type of brakes are best suited for hauling this engine and cooling tank? Thanks for your help. Jim.

We don't have the ratings over here in the UK on our towing vehicles to pull such engines unless we get into small trucks or whatever, so big trailers are relatively few and far between, and electric brakes just not available.

However, one or two things to watch out for: If you use the opposed sloping drop-down legs as stabilisers, they work better than straight down and up types, and I'm working on what we have seen at Portland for that view.

If the engine is staying with the trailer then you have a lot of options to consider, but on the running gear I'd go for electric brakes every time, and tri-axle rather than twin if possible.

Have a look through the Portland pictures on our website, you may get some ideas from what the other guys have done before.

I'd very much like a Long Wheelbase F350 with a Cummins V8 diesel and the crew cab, really like that beastie!

Peter

[George Andreasen]

Hey Bob! You forgot to tell him about those cool "screw wedge chocks" that jam between the trailer wheels. That's about the neatest way I've seen to prevent movement while the engine's running. George in the same high desert.

[Bob Johnson]

You are right George about the chalks for the wheels. The really go a long way in stabilizing the trailer when it is running. The blocks that George mentioned are Made from 4" X 4" wood about 14" long. They are tapered on each end. there is a hole bored in the center of each one. Two of them are bolted together using 3/4" all thread to make a clamp that is installed between each tire and then tightened up to bear on both tires effectively making a great break. The tires cannot roll and have a tremendous stabilizing effect because of this. There are now commercial ones made gut they are about $ 65. each, both of mine are under $20.


By the way George will we be hearing the South Penn run soon. Anything I can help with to get this to happen just sing out


Bob further out on the western high dessert

[Jim Gorter]

Thanks Guys for the tips. that wedge for the tires sounds like a winner. I have found a trailer with tandem 3500 lb axles. would this be enough for a 4500 lb engine? I am thinking of mounting it permanently with the cooling tank plumbed in. What do you think? thanks again for the replys. Jim.

[Greg Downard]

Good Morning Jim,

You have seen my trailer. 3500 lb axles 1 axle w/ brakes and pulls easy and smooth with no problems. Loaded with 30 gallons of water and 100 lbs of LP. 2 axles w/ brakes would be better though.

[Bob Johnson]

hI Jim.

with the two 3500 lb rated axle that would give you a 7000 lb capacity but you would have to deduct the weight of the trailer it's self which would leave you about 6000 lb if the trailer weighs about 1000lb. My total weight on the one in the picture I posted is 5800lbs including engine cooling and accessories. This would be with in the acceptable weights.Brakes on both axleswould be best.


Bob Out west on the high dessert

[Bob Johnson]

hI Jim.

With the two 3500 lb rated axle that would give you a 7000 lb capacity but you would have to deduct the weight of the trailer it's self which would leave you about 6000 lb if the trailer weighs about 1000lb. My total weight on the one in the picture I posted is 5800lbs including engine cooling and accessories. This would be with in the acceptable weights. Brakes on both axles would be best.


Bob Out west on the high dessert

[Jim Gorter]

Greg and Bob, Thanks for the info. This tandem only has brakes on rear axle and the frame looks too light duty for the engine. My search continues.
What is your opinion, hydraulic surge brakes or electric controlled? Thanks, Jim.

[D Pratt]

Be sure to check Ball Hitch on trailer with 3500 lb axles I have trailer with 3500 lb axles is license for 7000 lb , but has 2" - 5000 lb ball hitch on it . Should have 2 5/16 " to be OK for 7000 lb the highest rating I ever seen a 2" Ball is 6000 lb "A trailer is only as good as the weakest link" . I don't haul over 5000 lbs on it just to be safe . Also make sure has LT or ST Tires on it .