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does anyone know what the weight and dimensions of an 8 wheel drive 91 Magnum 18HP Koeler would be? I'm just sizing up a trailer.
Thanks,
John
Thanks,
John
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hello, i think that a magnum weighs in at about 960 lbs dry. 5 feet wide and just about 9 feet long.
tis is overall dimensions
Darinmud and ice
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With tracks, you are looking at 6 feet wide (71"), and if you are thinking about a rear rack, and maybe a pushbar on the front, you are not less than 10 feet long.
Trailer recomendations:
8'x12' minimum with a 5-6 foot tongue. The longer the trailer is, the easier it will be to back-up. A little extra length on the hitch tongue will not interfear with putting a big camper in your truck.
2,500 lb axle at the very minimum. I would not even think about a lighter axle. (I would recommend "Flex Ride" stub axles, that way you don't have an axle hanging under your trailer to hang you up on anything. Also, they are maintenance free, no springs, bolts, bushings, ect to wear out)
14" wheels are OK, but I would not go with less than 15"
Full deck trailer, as opposed to a deck with "fenders" sticking up through it. It makes the deck higher, but it's better than having fenders in the way.
Make sure the trailer has good tie-down points all the way around it. Large enough to recieve a large tie down hook.
DO NOT get a tilt deck. They have their place in the world, but hauling an Argo is not it. The larger ones are OK, but typically the smaller ones don't hold up.
Tandem axle trailers are my preferance, but if you are just hauling one machine, you may not need it.
If you get an "under deck" mounted ramp, make sure that it is not a tight fit in the rails. Rocks can jam your ramp in the rails pretty easy if it's a tigh fit.
I like V nose trailers, Drive on-Drive off.
Really LOOK at the wireing system on your trailer. Make sure none of it is exposed to flying rocks, from the truck or the trailer. (Nothing sucks more than trying to fix trailer wireing. Make SURE it's done right the first time.)
A plywood deck is OK, but a treated 2x6 or 2x8 deck is really what you want, it will hold up much better in the long run.
Greasable hubs or Bearing buddies are invaluble, especially if you are in any amount of water.
Just a few things to think about, and my opinion only.
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Hello RD, i'm also in the building process of a AATV trailer and your informations just filled right of all of my questions... I have already decide about the Flexi-ride 3500lbs suspension. No more suspension problem.. A 7' x 9 ' so he will be abble to enter my home garage. I may also put, on my trailer, a kind of tarp rolled in the front. Just to be abble to cover my aavt from rain, snow and road rocks... I tough also putting a solar panel, a car batterie and some lighting. So when we came back from riding i ll have some light to strap my machine. I will post some pics when he will be ready.. Thanks RD for your tips.
Martwell
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