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In posting about the trailer axles made from moblie home axles is a good point. I would avoid buying a trailer with this type of axle. I worked in the moblie home industry for 15 years and speak from experience. The off size tires and type of rim to hub attachment is the main concern. Its easy to check if its a mobile home axle. The rim the tire is on is like a donut (no holes in the rim)like a carlug nuts and it has a type of wedge and bolt system to attach the rim.<br>The problems with MH axles.<br>A lot of the tires are dry rotten and the 14.5 tires are no longer allow in some states. So there are a lot of old tires floating around so beware!<br>If you no not set the wedges so the tire is attached evenly to the hub you will get uneven tire wear. If all wedges and lugs are not tight you will have a rim flying off at hi-way speeds.<br>Last the axle is 8'-6

The backing plates are very cheap. No total cover for the brakes and magnets so road dirt and debris is a problem. This added to magnet wear and severe rusting of the steel backing plate for the magnet to attach to during braking. This will over time reduce braking ability of the trailer brakes and add to maintenance.
Last thought
Stick with a Dexter axle used in better factory build units. Any RV dealer will have magnets and brakes in stock and the cost is far less. Any auto tire will work and no parts hunting needed. "> Trailer for hauling tractor
Operating and Attachments
Replies 9 Post by Bob Forsha

Its 90 out and I'm talking snow removal...!!!<br>I live in Western Pa. clean the sidewalks at a plazza. I am interested in upgrading to a B7300 Kubota. I got a 21,000 sf driveway to clean this year.<br>Over 2000 feet of sidewalk to remove snow from.<br>I was loking at a power broom or front bucket for the Kubota. The back blade is cheap enough to have anyway. I use a snow blower now a 12hp twin stage and in wet snow its a challenge to use. So I am not crazy about a tractor mounted snow blower. The angle blade vs a bucket (costs about the same) blade use only in winter and can't stack snow or use down pressure like with the bucket.<br>Any thoughts or ideas???<br>Kubota vs other equipment ?<br>Is the B7300 too small for a parking lot this size?

sidewalk cleaning
Snowblowers / Snow Plows
Replies 3 Post by Bob Forsha