I did a search on the site and couldn't find anything matching my question but I am sure it has been discussed. I have a 10 bale flat Maxilator grapple that does 4 one way and 2 across the bottom. It should be a 7.5 feet or so length and 6 feet in width. That means I can get 3 loads at 18 feet. I am starting with 8 ton running gear only, so I can make this wagon the best dimensions and setup for the grapple. I thought about making it 21 feet. It may need to be 22 feet so that I can get 4 loads on the bottom. If I make it 20 feet this will give an extra 2 feet of room and potential hay leaning and shifting since I can only get 3 loads on the bottom? Would 19 feet be better for only 3 loads on the bottom? I thought about making a hay rack for the front as well as the back and then strapping the load every 3 feet. In one case I have to drive the load 16 miles so I need to secure it well. I also thought about putting some stake holes for 2x6s along the edge to contain the load instead of strapping.
I have one gooseneck that holds 300 bales but I need capacity to load and transport 800 bales in a day. So, I am setting up 3 hay wagons on top of the goose neck and will have to use two 16 foot utility trailers as well to move 800 bales. Might have to hand stack the utility trailers but I need to be able to move 800 bales in one day without unloading the wagons first. It is a 16 mile drive and takes about an hour one way via tractor or going slow with a loaded hay wagon.
Looking for recommendations on the best design and strap/versus stake setup?
I have one gooseneck that holds 300 bales but I need capacity to load and transport 800 bales in a day. So, I am setting up 3 hay wagons on top of the goose neck and will have to use two 16 foot utility trailers as well to move 800 bales. Might have to hand stack the utility trailers but I need to be able to move 800 bales in one day without unloading the wagons first. It is a 16 mile drive and takes about an hour one way via tractor or going slow with a loaded hay wagon.
Looking for recommendations on the best design and strap/versus stake setup?
