Twin axle versus tri axle trailers - pros and cons?

[Big J]

Either way, it's got an empty weight of 1100kg, which makes is a little impractically heavy if you don't have a 3500kg tow capacity. 

 

 

[Justme]

25 minutes ago, Daniël Bos said:

Nope.
Ze zjerman description is "zweiseitenkipper" or, two sides tipper...

The limitation is the rear ground clearance.

 

 

Edited April 8, 2018 by Justme

[huskykev]

At 15’ long I wouldn’t fancy tipping rearward anyway, the slightest camber would be enough to put it on its side. A serious bit of kit though...

[Big J]

I wonder how much weight it would save not to have the cage sides on it? I'd never be in a position to fill past the top of the dropsides as I'd be way overweight. Might save a bit of cost too.

[Big J]

It just doesn't seem that expensive considering a 12ft Ifor Williams tipper with the same options is nearly £5k plus VAT.

[Big J]

Does anyone have experience with Woodford Trailers? Their tri axle vehicle transporter looks very solid. I'd lose the tilt bed but keep the three axles:

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flatbed-Car-Trailer-Woodford-3500kg-Tri-Axle-Tilt-Bed-with-Winch-Spare-wheel/162967620205

 

Speaking to Marsden Barn Trailers, they seem very friendly. Competitively priced too.

[Big J]

Ended up ordering a Meredith and Eyre trailer from Marston Barn Trailers. The dealer was really friendly and helpful and it ticked all the boxes. Full drop sides, headboard and tailgate, LED lights, ramps, prop stands, internal lashing points, chequer plate bed. £4100 plus VAT. 

 

It's a heavy beast, but should hopefully withstand the abuse it's going to get.

[Big J]

This is what I have ended up with, and I should be collecting it at the weekend. It's a 16ft x 6ft 6" Meredith and Eyre 3500kg tri axle. Treadplate deck, LED lights, internal lashing points, kick stands and ramps. It's going to weigh a tonne, but it looks like it's built like a brick outhouse.

 

 

[josharb87]

Looks like an ifor  

 

looks good bigj 

 

[Big J]

1 hour ago, josharb87 said:

Looks like an ifor  

 

looks good bigj 

 

I know. It's daft that I've gone full circle, but the lead time was only 4 weeks and it was a bit cheaper than an Ifor too. Needed something very heavily built.