Drop Side trailers with ramps

[Massey_3115]

I have been looking at getting a drop side trailer which can double up for grain, but also equip it with a bale extension to be a useful flatbed trailer. Looking on google there are many makes and models, but I see some of the bigger trailers can be equipped with ramps to load a digger / tractor into the back. It would be extremely useful for me as I can transport my MF135 with grass narrows for paddock work etc. Would save the need for a separate low loader / plant trailer, it’s only one trailer to maintain and keep serviced.
Has anyone got any experience of this? And suitability?

 

[michael N123]

I use a old marhsall 8.5ton dropside and home made Ramps to shift my skidsteer

Best advice I can give is get 2 trailers a flat one with ramps and a grain right one. Used to be a right faff putting all the sides on for grain and making sure it’s grain tight! As the sides can bow out in the middle on a dropside And the back doors to remove fully if you want to use the ramps anyway best thing we did was buy more trailers

 

[Boohoo]

Bought a new Herron dropside last year and I'd have another one. They do a front ramp option so no need to remove the bale extension.

 

[Massey_3115]

Bought a new Herron dropside last year and I'd have another one. They do a front ramp option so no need to remove the bale extension.

Looks well thought out.ive seen pictures of diggers etc on the ramps but no tractors.

 

[Boohoo]

Looks well thought out.ive seen pictures of diggers etc on the ramps but no tractors.

You'd want smaller gaps in the ramps for a small 2wd tractor to avoid the front wheels dropping through but building to your spec shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Massey_3115]

You'd want smaller gaps in the ramps for a small 2wd tractor to avoid the front wheels dropping through but building to your spec shouldn't be a problem.

Is there any tie down points or just hooks along chassis rail?

 

[Massey_3115]

I use a old marhsall 8.5ton dropside and home made Ramps to shift my skidsteer

Best advice I can give is get 2 trailers a flat one with ramps and a grain right one. Used to be a right faff putting all the sides on for grain and making sure it’s grain tight! As the sides can bow out in the middle on a dropside And the back doors to remove fully if you want to use the ramps anyway best thing we did was buy more trailers

Yes know what you mean. Just exploring if one would fit all

 

[Boohoo]

Is there any tie down points or just hooks along chassis rail?

Just hooks on ours but I'm sure tie down points could be added if you want them.