The Farmers Mart Aug/Sep 2014 - Issue 35 | Page 74

TRAILERS

TRAILERS: VITAL ELEMENTS IN YOUR
FARM’S MACHINERY STORE
Trailers are vital elements in any farm’s machinery store all year round,
and there are many different types to cover every specific need including
compact, GP, all-terrain, low loaders, dropside, bale, silage, plant, farm
dump, livestockand so on. It is of course, important to have the right trailer
to do the job, and to match it properly to the towing tractor or other vehicle.
Some companies even
offer a bespoke service so
you can configure a trailer
that will be designed and
made especially for you.
When buying a trailer, there
are many different aspects to
consider. Check out the cost
per cubic foot when comparing
prices. The cubic capacity
should ideally enable you not
only to carry the stated weight,
but also to hold it. Choose the
tandem axle version with good
suspension for even greater
load carrying capacity o