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Smallholding => Equipment => Topic started by: smudger on May 09, 2012, 11:22:24 pm

Title: BLE trailers?
Post by: smudger on May 09, 2012, 11:22:24 pm
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/QUALITY-ROAD-LIVESTOCK-SHEEP-PIG-TRAILER-BRAND-NEW-/150718567471?pt=UK_BOI_FarmingEquipment_RL&hash=item231786d42f#ht_1680wt_1283 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/QUALITY-ROAD-LIVESTOCK-SHEEP-PIG-TRAILER-BRAND-NEW-/150718567471?pt=UK_BOI_FarmingEquipment_RL&hash=item231786d42f#ht_1680wt_1283)

I've seen them on a few arms and just wondered how they compare to the IW P7e? Seem similarly priced with flexibility of folding sides and smaller removeable top (easier to store/ lift).

is a metal floor useful in this size of trailer?
Title: Re: BLE trailers?
Post by: Small Farmer on May 10, 2012, 02:56:50 am
My IWP7 has a removable top and slot-in mesh sides.  The door within a door is cute but what's it for?

Should there not be slats on the floor so that it's less slippery for the stock?
Title: Re: BLE trailers?
Post by: smudger on May 10, 2012, 09:19:31 am
I had thought metal floors was a prerequisite for cleaning down?  I have cow mats that i can put into the trailer. Just haven't seen anyone selling these apart from this company, based in the north but have seen them down here in the SW.
Title: Re: BLE trailers?
Post by: JulieS on May 10, 2012, 09:50:34 am
That's the trailer that I have.  I bought it about 3 years ago and they delivered it.  The floor is a 'chequerplate' and with straw on top isn't slippery.  The door within a door isn't really necessary....never used it myself. 

The removable top is useful. 

I'm really pleased with it.
Title: Re: BLE trailers?
Post by: Small Farmer on May 10, 2012, 01:44:41 pm
You can't say better than that
Title: Re: BLE trailers?
Post by: bazzais on May 10, 2012, 07:34:55 pm
I've looked and looked and looked at those trailers and thought - Mmm might as well.  But then I have always talked myself out of it cos I have never seen one.

We have the smaller IW one but without any of the gubbins for the top.  Works well on the quad, well balanced, seems to handle a hammering when overloaded.

I just wish someone sold cheap tops, gates and covers for IW bases.

Seems a good deal though, as long as your not going to use it on a field daily or go long distances, I'm talking myself into it again.

Would be worth phoning up there site direct and buying without eBay - they may have some VAT free on the wink (second hand(ish) of course) or at least be cheaper cos no ebay fees.

Also seen a few other importers of this trailer when I looked around a few months ago - worth having a scout and price compare.

Baz
Title: Re: BLE trailers?
Post by: JulieS on May 10, 2012, 07:56:13 pm
I would contact them direct......I always try to on Ebay.

If anyone is in this area and wants to see mine they are welcome....It's had 3 years reasonably hard work.  A trip to abattoir weekly, it's been to Cambridge and Yorkshire and manages well in the mud here........and no I'm not part of their sales team  :)
Title: Re: BLE trailers?
Post by: Moleskins on May 13, 2012, 11:30:15 pm
Try Nugent Trailers - Google them, sorry can't cut and paste the link http://www.nugentengineering.com/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=4 (http://www.nugentengineering.com/index.php?option=com_docman&task=doc_download&gid=4)
Oops yes Apparently I can.
These may be less money, mine was, and it looks better made, top comes off too.
Title: Re: BLE trailers?
Post by: smudger on May 14, 2012, 11:47:49 pm
Thx, I'll have a look at Nungent. Spoke to BLE. Differences seem to be its heavier (250kg v 70kg) but its a fully metal floor, no timber and axle is over spec'd at 1 tonne (v rated  750kgs).
Title: Re: BLE trailers?
Post by: jaykay on May 15, 2012, 07:15:38 am
The trailer you've linked is the trailer I've bought too.

It's sturdy, well made and does the job. I added a jockey wheel and an internal divider to mine, when I bought it.

Top comes off, sides come off too, as well as fold down, so it's very versatile. Checkerplate floor is pretty non-slip and the whole thing hoses down well.

My 'big farmer' neighbour borrows it often and likes it  ;)
Title: Re: BLE trailers?
Post by: smudger on May 15, 2012, 01:44:13 pm
Sorry, IW trailer is 170kg, not 70kg.

thx jaykay for feedback.