Dump trailer

Any of you guys know what the best dump trailers are in the 12-14 k load range?

 

And what length are you after?
How many axles do you prefer this dump trailer to have?
How much weight are you needing this trailer to be capable of hauling?

 

10-14 box Length, two axles, twin cylinder lift 12-14k gvwr

 

Bri mar all day

 

I have heard Bri mar, cam and pj.

 

Check out Big Tex, PJ trailers or Load Trail. That big would be better to get scissor lift. We just purchased a 12' 10k Big Tex in February. We like it alot.

 

Nice load of logs. Was it able to dump without issue?

 

Yes sir. In fact, when I was talking to the salesman about the SR series, which is a straight cylinder lift, he asked what I would be hauling, when I told him dirt or logs, he strongly suggested the LX series which has scissor lift, stronger and more stable. I had about 4 tons of sand on it, made it grunt a little, but dumped it, here is another picture of split green wood we cut and hauled for a veteran friend.

 

Very nice. Any rust issues? I had s big Tex landscape. Rusted horribly in a short time.

 

There is a place in Geneva that makes them. I think they are a bit on the high side of prices though.

 

Brimar dump trailers seem to be the best known brand so everyone recommends them. IMO there are better options. Push on the sides of the trailer and see how flimsy they are. My 1st choice would be a Suretrac. Load trails are also very nice. I like the PJ dump trailers, but in this size range, they are overbuilt which is good and bad. That adds unnecessary weight reducing your payload. The big killer on the PJ for me was the paint. The paint was horrible. I've heard of guys with PJ trailers having problems with paint, then others don't. It may depend on what factory they built at.

The Suretrac trailers are acid dipped to prep the metal for powder coating. The powder coat on mine is 4 years old and still looks like new on the outside and great on the inside. Most people if the looked inside the bed would think it has seen little use, but it has hauled in the neighborhood of 100 loads. The Sure tracs have a sealed harness and led lights. The ramps are hidden under the trailer. The combo gate is standard.

If you are looking at a bumper pull get an adjustable coulper, which usually adds the drop leg jack. It makes it very easy to jack up even loaded.

 

Not so far. I think they are doing a better job on the powder coating. I orgiorigin was going to get a PJ, but the dealer was sold out of 12' models and had a long lead time to get more. I remembered that Big Tex has a factory about 100 miles from my house and they were about $300 cheaper.

 

The only trailer I know of that uses paint instead of powder coat is Moritz. I bought used but if I was buying new I would have gone moritz. Once water gets under the powder coat it’s a losing battle.
If I ever buy a new dump trailer I will upgrade the bakes.

 

Loadtrail paints their trailers.

 

This is all I could find from Loadtrail. I would love it if they paint their trailers because there are several dealers somewhat close to me.

 

It looks like they are powder coating now.

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I like a trailer with dual cylinders. With dual cylinders if the trailer is loaded heavier on one side, or if the trailer is not sitting level side to side, both cylinders will pick up equally so you don't twist the dump body. I think a scissor lift adds 300lbs because the trailer is braced differently and the scissor lift itself.

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Lately I've seen a lot more equipment & dump trailers that are completely galvanized, the whole thing. I don't remember the exact brand, but it was one of "the big 3 or 4" brands . Foggy memory of a PJ or Bri mar sticker on the side.

 

Appalachian Trailers make a nice dump trailer. Don't believe they make a scissor lift. I do think they are also primed and painted, not powder coated.

Contractor Grade Dump Trailer for Sale by Appalachian Trailers!

 

I have a Diamond dump trailer and have had zero issues, built very nice.