How to Choose the Best Trailer for Kubota Equipment

Owning a Kubota means you’ve invested in world-class engineering, but finding the best trailer for Kubota equipment can be a challenge.

The biggest risks when moving Kubota equipment isn’t the highway. It’s the loading ramp.

Standard high-angle ramps turn a routine equipment move into a high-stakes balancing act of risk. You could tip it. You could scrape the undercarriage. You could pay thousands of dollars in repairs, to say nothing of the injuries your operator could sustain.

Here’s how you find a trailer that matches the quality of your Kubota while making “breakover anxiety” a thing of the past.

This post covers general Kubota construction equipment. We also did an in-depth post on hauling Kubota tractors you might find interesting.

Ground Level Loading for Kubota Equipment
Best Trailer for SCL 1000 Stand-On Compact Loaders
Best Trailer for Kubota Excavators
Best Trailer for Zero and Tight Tail Swing Excavators
Best Trailer for Kubota Skid Steers
Which Kubota Models are Too Heavy for Good Trailers?
Are Good Trailers Sturdy Enough for Kubota Construction Equipment?
FAQ
Key Takeaways
Get Ground-Level Loading for Your Kubota

Ground Level Loading for Kubota Equipment

For most operators, loading Kubota equipment feels like the world’s most dangerous circus act. You’re either using a small ramp that covers maybe 1/3 of the trailer back, or a pair of ramps. Both sit at a high angle.

Nearly every piece of Kubota equipment has a center of gravity that makes it vulnerable to tipping under certain conditions…and pushing it up a 6-foot 15° to 18° angle to a 16-inch (or higher) deck height is likely to create those conditions.

The most dangerous part of the process is the breakover point: the exact second the machine’s weight shifts from standard trailer ramps to the trailer bed.

When you embrace hydraulic drop deck technology, you get to bring the trailer all the way down to the ground. You are dealing with a 1’10” 11° angle ramp that covers the entire back of the trailer. You’re traveling up to a deck height of 5.4-inches. This completely eliminates the climb.

Mini Excavator Trailer — *The best trailer for Kubota equipment is the one that protects its undercarriage and makes loading easy!*

You get a transition instead. Because the deck is so low, your machine’s tires or tracks are on the trailer deck before the rear tires have even left the ground. This keeps the machine level across the transition.

No tipping risks. Less risk of scraping up your undercarriage. No huge damage and repair bills. Your operators breathe easier, load faster, raise the deck, and hit the road quick. This capability easily makes a hydraulic drop deck trailer the best trailer for Kubota equipment.

Best Trailer for SCL 1000 Stand-On Compact Loaders

The SCL 1000 is 8.98′ long, 3′ wide, and weighs around 3,035 lbs. That makes the GT13FL the perfect match. The GT13FL is 13′ long, 74.4″ wide, and has 5,055 lbs. of estimated carrying capacity.

Best Trailers for Kubota Excavators

The GT13FL is also a good choice for two excavators:

K008-5: 9’2″L, 2’10″W, ~2315 lbs.
KX018-4: 12’2.1″L, 4’3″W, ~3594 lbs.

The GT19FL, at 19’L, 74.4″W, and with an estimated carrying capacity of 8,000 lbs., is a better fit for the:

KX030-4: 15’1.1″L, 4’11″W, ~6924 lbs.

Excavators at KX033-4 and above are too heavy. Note that the numbers in a Kubota model’s name generally correspond either to the weight in metric tons or to horsepower, both of which can hint at the weight of the machine. Therefore, higher numbers are heavier and lower numbers are lighter. That means if you see KX040 then you already know that excavator is way too heavy for one of our trailers, and that you’ll need to go shopping for a heavy-duty gooseneck or something similar instead.

Best Trailer for Zero and Tight Tail Swing Excavators

The GT13FL is a good choice for these two models:

U10-5: 9’9″L, 3’3″W, ~2646 lbs.
U17-5: 11’7.8″L, 3’3″W, ~3,702 lbs.

The GT19FL is a good choice for this model:

U27-4: 13’6″L, 4’11″W, ~5,668 lbs.

Other models (U35-4 and above) are going to be too heavy for Good Trailers.

Best Trailer for Kubota Skid Steers

Only one Kubota Skid Steer is light enough for our trailers. The SSV65 fits neatly onto our GT19FL. The SSV65 is around 7,065 lbs. and is 11.28’L with the bucket. At 5.54″ wide, it slides neatly onto our trailers. The next model up, the SSV75, is too heavy.

Which Kubota Models are Too Heavy for Good Trailers?

At GoodMFG® we do a few things, and we do them very well. What we don’t do is pretend to be all things to all people. We are not the best trailer for Kubota equipment that weighs more than 8,000 pounds. That rules out many varieties of heavier Kubota construction equipment, including just about every model of wheel loader. The lightest wheel loader is at 8,223 lbs., making it just a little too heavy for the GT19FL.

FAQ

What is a common pitfall when attempting to choose the best trailer for Kubota equipment?

The biggest pitfall is forgetting about attachments. If you’re bringing additional buckets or breaker attachments, you’ll need to add the weight of those as well. Keep in mind that tire fluid can add another 400 pounds, as can mud caked onto the tires of the machine. Err on the safe side and leave yourself some weight capacity when hauling Kubota equipment?

Will Kubota attachments scrape on an 11° ramp, even with ground level loading?

Virtually all factory-standard buckets and arms will clear our ramps with ease. However, because the ramp angle still carries a little bit of slope, you’re still going to want to curl front loader buckets slightly upward and tuck excavator arms inward (in the transport position) before driving up the ramp. This keeps the weight balanced over the trailer axle and prevents long attachments from dragging as you reach the trailer bed.

Will rubber tracks wear out or slip on the hydraulic trailer deck?

No. The low 11° slope and texturized deck finish provide optimal grip for rubber-tracked Kubotas, allowing smooth, slip-free drive-ups even in wet or muddy conditions without gouging or premature track wear.

Key Takeaways

Consider these important points as you attempt to ascertain which trailer is the best trailer for Kubota equipment.

Transition, don’t climb. Ground-level loading at a 5.4-inch deck height eliminates the dangerous “breakover” point, keeping your machine level and preventing tip-over accidents.
Know your model. Weight, length, and width help determine which hydraulic drop deck trailer is the best option for your Kubota equipment.
Built for longevity. GoodMFG® trailers use hot-dipped galvanized steel frames to ensure your trailer lasts as long as your Kubota, resisting rust and structural fatigue.
Don’t forget the “extras.” Always account for the weight of attachments, cab upgrades, and tire fluid. These “hidden” weights can require a trailer with a higher carrying capacity.