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Re-evaluate Large Gooseneck Steel Trailers for Farm Equipment

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My dumb purchase! Buying a farm trailer v/s utility trailer SAVE YOUR $$

What happens here

Revisiting the large gooseneck trailer, the host labels it a "grand mistake." He describes its steel deck with diamond plate as a feature to prevent slipping, but notes the noisy expansion and contraction of the steel while hauling, likening it to a constant banging sound. He highlights the trailer's significant rust and depreciation after being unused for 16-17 months, indicating the need for costly repainting to sell it. The host explains that this trailer, initially bought for hauling hot rods (like his Foxbody Mustang), is actually unsuitable for heavy farm equipment like tractors and skid steers due to its design and insufficient dual 7,000-pound axles (14,000 lbs total capacity). He also shows bent fenders, a result of hauling hay bales on a non-deck-over trailer. He reinforces that buying the wrong trailer for farm use can lead to damage and frustration.

Goal: Understand why a traditional steel-decked gooseneck car hauler might be unsuitable and high-maintenance for diverse farm equipment hauling.

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