Tractor Size on 16t Grain Trailer

[Robert]

Thinking of upping our grain trailer size; the increase in spec to bring it up to date / future proof it and accommodate big wheels and brakes etc mean the base weight will increase 1.75 tonnes from what we're used to + 2.25 tonnes of grain. I'm telling myself that decent rubber on the trailer will usefully reduce draft but don't want to find we're embarrassed having spent £18k on a trailer. What are people routinely happily pulling 16t (21-22t GW) trailers with allowing for some sensible slopes? Thanks

 

[eagleye]

On the flat 8 hp per tonne (16t trailer = 128hp), more comfort 10hp per tonne = 160hp add in serious slopes or wanting to do 50kph and 180-200hp needed. We are pulling 16t Kane on 560 tyres which are easier to pull than super singles. Loads vary from 14.5t barley to 19t muck in the trailer, trailer is 5.8t empty and tractors from 5t to 7t

 

[Andyrob]

Thinking of upping our grain trailer size; the increase in spec to bring it up to date / future proof it and accommodate big wheels and brakes etc mean the base weight will increase 1.75 tonnes from what we're used to + 2.25 tonnes of grain. I'm telling myself that decent rubber on the trailer will usefully reduce draft but don't want to find we're embarrassed having spent £18k on a trailer. What are people routinely happily pulling 16t (21-22t GW) trailers with allowing for some sensible slopes? Thanks

As said above my comment.

Tho 160hp should be a good all rounder.

 

[JohnDeere8530]

200hp to be comfortable

 

[DieselRob]

10hp/t is usually a good guide

 

[nick...]

Id go with 200 horse power which seems a run of the mill tractor nowadays
Nick...

 

[stuart]

our maize contractor has 16t marstons he pulls them with TM155 and TM175

 

[Llewellyn93]

Used to lug 16 tonne trailers on spuds 160hp is a good size, better if the gateways are abit on the tight side. However If it's a wet time the grip of the 200hp helps in the field.

 

[Darren]

Think a lot of it depends how many flashing beacons a cb arials you have on it. Another thing that seems to figure highly is whether the driver feels the need to wear sunglasses even when cloudy. / dull. Not forgetting a number plate with a highly amusing nick name.
From what I've heard locally if you have all these "extras" 150hp will be more than enough for 20 ton

 

[Flat 10]

Fendt 936?

 

[Chae1]

Our t2 6480 handles a 16t trailer fairly comfortably. So 160hp.

 

[Diesel burner]

You want 200hp northumberlands roads are serious now a days and it's not safe with a smaller tractor with even 12 ton on 25k and you bouncing all over the place

 

[Thomas Simpson]

200 hp means it on top of the job and can boss the trailer not the other way round!

 

[Hilly]

You want 200hp northumberlands roads are serious now a days and it's not safe with a smaller tractor with even 12 ton on 25k and you bouncing all over the place

Agree 200hp , this side of the border used to be so much better than your side but things are detraining this side as well

 

[Diesel burner]

Agree 200hp , this side of the border used to be so much better than your side but things are detraining this side as well

Aye it's taking the enjoyment out of the job now beyond a joke you can't drive along the road even with an empty trailer and not be stoting about. There is grass growin in middle of some B roads here now

 

[Hilly]

Aye it's taking the enjoyment out of the job now beyond a joke you can't drive along the road even with an empty trailer and not be stoting about. There is grass growin in middle of some B roads here now

Get some sheep on !!! oh no need I will cure it at harvest time lol

 

[bluegreen]

Most popular tractor on 16-18ton Larringtons (Theres loads round here) is New Holland T7.210 nice and compact........165hp rated, 210hp at boost once the tractor really gets moving.............these machine simply fly around the local roads once the spuds get harvested