Which Trailer. Fast Tow or Ifor and Forestry Trailer

[Theocus]

a few pics of it at work.

[Crazy Cutter]

I started with the tt105 and still have it as its a great trailer and will serve you well, also they hold the value very well. I also have the riko fast tow trailer which has been brilliant in the sense of the grab and the ability it has given us. The only problem is Riko's build quality, the welds started to fail on the first day using it. Has cost me a couple of hundred to have it sorted out and there is still more to do like cover up exposed hydraulic rams under where the logs go. I think the Ifor botex grab looks good and also Marshall engineering might be making something similar in the future.

 

Where is the ifor botex available or is it a home job?

[Theocus]

I think Jasp wilson made one, they did have one for sale a while ago on their website.

[Ty Unnos]

Has anyone come across one of these?

 

Vahva Jussi Tractor ATV Forestry Trailer | eBay

 

I think they are made in Estonia. I like the idea of the drive on the trailer.

[dent]

they are unbraked so would be no good on the road also i don't think thoose wheels are speed rated

and possibly would the lack of centre boulsterrs be a hinderance

[Chris Sheppard]

Has anyone come across one of these?

 

Vahva Jussi Tractor ATV Forestry Trailer | eBay

 

I think they are made in Estonia. I like the idea of the drive on the trailer.

 

Nice little trailers but a bit small if you're planning on using it behind a tractor in the future. They're not the only ones to do drive assist on the trailer; Kranman do too and I'm sure I've seen others on youtube but can't think of brand off top of my head.

[Chris Sheppard]

 

Not sure if you can get the alpine and timber trailer onto a road trailer. The smallest alpine tractors are nearly 3 metres so its going to have to be a pretty long road trailer to get both on. Has anyone done this?

 

Not done it but have seen it done. 16ft Ifor williams flatbed with all sides and headboard removed. the old JMS 900 trailers used to have a fold up rear bunk so went a good bit shorter. Reverse trailer up onto ifor, slide drawbar right in (one bolt from memory) then drive the tractor (AGT 835 it was) up forwards so the engine sits over the forwarding trailer drawbar, keeping the weight fairly in the middle.

 

It was very very tight but doable - dunno what it was liek to drive with though

[treedweller]

Not done it but have seen it done. 16ft Ifor williams flatbed with all sides and headboard removed. the old JMS 900 trailers used to have a fold up rear bunk so went a good bit shorter. Reverse trailer up onto ifor, slide drawbar right in (one bolt from memory) then drive the tractor (AGT 835 it was) up forwards so the engine sits over the forwarding trailer drawbar, keeping the weight fairly in the middle.

 

It was very very tight but doable - dunno what it was liek to drive with though

 

Prob need a Volvo FH10 to pull it lol pulled a few tractors behind the l200 on a 14ft ifor flatbed but its not a pleasurable experience!! So a alpine and a forestry trailer would be a tall ask I'd say not one I'd like to do every week! 7.5t beaver tail and trailer or a mini artic would be a better bet for road hauling but then your talking money again!!! I use a old single seat 2wd mule with diff lock and it goes alright for hauling a ton max out the woods but you need to ask yourself what your limits are! You want to extract large volume you need bigger kit and haulage to match if not atv and single bunk/ small trailer Is realistic with landy to move it about. You wouldn't be happy if the defender was eating clutches ever month or so and will happen if your up hill down dale all the time with tractor and trailer on tow. As earlier said maybe two trips is required for the sake o f the longevity of the equipment. This what I do if I have to take tractor and trailer anywhere.

[john k]

You wouldn't be happy if the defender was eating clutches ever month or so and will happen if your up hill down dale all the time with tractor and trailer on tow.

It's not that unusual to tow 3.5 tonnes with a Defender is it?

[muldonach]

It's not that unusual to tow 3.5 tonnes with a Defender is it?

 

No it isn't but you will most certainly know that you have a fair load behind you and it is sore on the land-rover. We have changed the rear cross member in all the land-rovers we have had as they start to pull out after prolonged heavy towing.

 

It is perfectly feasible but not something you want to be doing all day every day

 

Cheers

mac