Trailer Size?

[bakester2000]

Helping my dad with an 850i purchase and we are wondering what size trailer you guys are using to haul them around? The JD guy says 10'. I can see that would work if the RSX was pulled up to the front or backed in but I wonder if that makes the tongue heavy? Suggestions / input would be appreciated. Thanks.

[GATORDONE]

I have a 5x10 trailer and my 825i fits on it good with not a lot of room to spare. Tongue weight is determined on where the axle is positioned on the trailer. Also welcome aboard! :Thmup:

[bakester2000]

Great! Thanks for the info.

[missouri gator]

I use a 6X12 trailer it gives you plenty of room, even a little extra for supplies.

[CaptDan]

I have used large open and closed trailers that I pull with a truck. The smallest trailer I use is the u-haul 6 x 12 . Gator fits nicely and there is just enough room to move around it to tie it down.

IF you are considering an enclosed trailer, remember 2 very important things, you need room to move around the Gator in order to tie it down, and the height. MOST stock trailers are not tall enough for the Gator, you need one with extra height. Most enclosed trailers are 72 inches (6 feet ) The gator is 75 inches high.

Finally, and to date I do not think anyone has been able to get a straight answer from John Deere, if you use an open trailer John Deere says the Gator should be towed backwards - the front of the Gator facing the rear.

Keep us posted what you do !


Dan

[Dane]

I most often use a 5 x 10' open trailer to move my 550 (same size as 850) around town. I pull it in nose first so the front bumper rests on the frame of the trailer to prevent it from moving and it's easy to use the winch to keep it snugged forward. Gator's are light enough that I don't think it's possible to make any trailer too tongue heavy no matter which way you load it.

[Skillet23]

I use a 16ft. lowboy that way I have extra room incase something happens. I load my Gator facing forward and tie it down with 4 straps (one to each corner of the trailer). Never any problems.

David in TX

[bakester2000]

All great information. Thanks to everyone. I think I am set on the 6' width but am going back and forth over the 10' or 12' length. Leaning towards the 10' though. Anyone have experience with the Gorilla Lift systems for the ramp? Good, bad, meh? Thanks.

[staatsea]

6' X12' here too, 10' just doesn't allow any extra room.

[Bunky]

I started shopping for a 6x12 but saw all metal sides rather than open frame (maybe $200 more) gives more options like to haul dirt. I first have to fix the wiring on my Dakota since I ripped the 4 wire connector in half.

[Z15]

When you tie them down on open trailers make sure you use ratchet tie down and compress the suspension so it cannot bounce up and down. Seen a guy loose his brand new lawn tractor when he strapped it over the axles, came loose and bounced off the trailer. We helped him pick up the pieces.

[Skillet23]

Yep, this is how mine gets strapped down.

http://www.johndeeregatorforum.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=897&d=1330615855

David in TX

[gatorman30]

You are supposed to strap down by the wheels or a arms that way it can not bounce and loosen the straps. If you ever look at car haulers that is how they strap them down usually with wheel nets. The 825i has 8" of travel and the rsx has 10" that is a lot of movement to let a tie down come loose. Another big thing is to strap down with the e brake off and have the straps as far forward and backwards as possible the lower the angle the better.

[gatorman30]

I have a 7x16 tandem axle and love the space but I also bring a few coolers along with camping gear the 825i is no light weight with winch, bumpers my weighs 1820 lbs so once you add the weight of a 6x12 trailer you are close to max weight. If you are planing to haul other stuff when you go out I would recommend a tandem axle

[Bunky]

Finally, and to date I do not think anyone has been able to get a straight answer from John Deere, if you use an open trailer John Deere says the Gator should be towed backwards - the front of the Gator facing the rear.


Any update on this? My concern is that if you have a windshield installed you could be trapping air (air flowing through rear into cabin area) putting excess pressure on the windshield since due to the angle air will be pushed down and not up over the vehicle if trailered the other way.

[Skillet23]

I have been pulling mine facing forward since I bought it. I have not had any issues with the straps getting loose, or the windshield or top being damaged.

David in TX

[bakester2000]

Thought I'd relate a couple issues since the Gator (850i Trail) is in hand and on trailer. We went with the 6.5 X 10 Big Tex trailer. The extra room on each side is great to get in and out of the Gator when loading and unloading. Dad is an older guy so he's not going to be hopping up or down over the side. The downside is that it doesn't fit through the doors of a 10' storage unit as most of them seem to be 8' wide. Watch the height also if you plan on storing it somewhere.

Other than that, Will probably remove the top half of the full windshield until it cools down cause it gets real hot in there. Am thinking that the upgraded shocks would be good as the stock units just seem a little soft for serious driving.

Other than that, lots of of fun to motor around on!

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[Allygator]

Im a little late to this thread I know, but this is what I haul mine on.. Just treated the lumber this weekend..
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[Bunky]

I measured my 825 and it is just over 62 inches (outside of tire so do not see how it would fit on a 5 ft (60-in) trailer unless 5 ft is actually a bit more.

The length from the front of the tire to the back guard is 117 inches (9 ft 8 in). From the front brush guard to the rear guard is 122 inches (10 ft 2 in).

It would be tight on a 6x10 trailer with rails and rear gate.

[missouri gator]

I measured my 825 and it is just over 62 inches (outside of tire so do not see how it would fit on a 5 ft (60-in) trailer unless 5 ft is actually a bit more.

The length from the front of the tire to the back guard is 117 inches (9 ft 8 in). From the front brush guard to the rear guard is 122 inches (10 ft 2 in).

It would be tight on a 6x10 trailer with rails and rear gate.


Al, I agree I have a 6X12 and it fits fine. If I was to get another I would get a 14 or 16 long there would be lots of extra room and I think the extra length would make it pull better.