Dump trailer! need advise

Can't help re: the trailer Sean, but good luck and have fun with your new endeavor.
How's the market nowadays?
Flip 'em quick!

 

Bri-Mar makes some nice dump trailers. I'd start there.
Not sure if you can load a bobcat in a dump trailer . They are usually pretty heavy.

 

This must be a pretty heavy one. Most have one small lift cylinder in the center

 

Bri-Mar must of had a split, because now Brian is doing Bwise ... http://www.bwisetrailers.com/

 

Have you thought of looking at one of the hook type trucks that you can get different beds for. I know way more expensive, but maybe a good investment.

 

I use these quite often and am looking for a 14' gooseneck one as well. Here's the few little things I know. IMO the ones that the bed floor rails run side ways are much more sturdy. I've seen the floors warp in the others. And one with the scissor lift works better than the ones with dual hydraulic cylinders. Again all my opinion but the one I get will have these to options. Lol. Good luck with your hunt.

 

I'd suggest a gooseneck. If your pulling heavy loads, they pull amazingly better than a bumper pull. Its one of those things you kind of need to experience to fully appreciate/believe. They are extremely stable, don't whip the truck around. I've put a few thousand miles on mine behind my old 3/4 ton Cummins, with the trailer grossing 15K. Hauled a load of stone, trailer grossed 19K, 26K total on the scales, no problem.

 

Also might want to be confirm that the dump trailer is properly reinforced in the dump bottom to handle being driven on.

 

CAM Superline makes a good trailer.

 

That's what I was gonna say. My buddy has a bwise and loves it. I've pulled/used it and the quality is fantastic. I have a sur-trac that is high quality as well although it's not a dump. I used a cam dump and it wasn't on par with the sur-trac or bwise for overall quality. Never pulled or used a bri-mar..

 

Thoughts for a dump trailer:
- Split - 1/2 !width doors for the back. Much better than a full width door.
- Largest dual purpose, (deep cycle/starting) battery you can fit in the battery box. Electric hydraulic pumps will place a heavy draw on the battery.
- Solar battery charger to help keep your battery charged.
- Minimum of a 10 ply/load range "E" tires. I use 14 ply/"G" on my trailers.
- A heavier duty, (10k lb each), 2 axle trailer will turn easier & have less stress on the tires & axles than a 3 axle trailer.
- A goose neck will turn sharper but needs a wider turn radius to keep from cutting off the inside corner.
- A bumper hitch will allow you to carry your tools/supplies in the bed of the truck & to have a cover over the bed to secure them & keep them dry.
- Electric brakes on both axles.

If you were using the trailer mainly for hauling I would go for a goose neck. However, since it sounds like you will be doing a lot of remodeling & need to haul tools/supplies, I would recommend the bumper hitch.

Note: Use a 20 - 30k rated 2-5/16" ball with a solid 2" receiver hitch. Cheap insurance.

Hope you new endeavor goes well!

 

If you are going bumper pull get some airbags for your truck. You don't need an on board compressor...just bags and fill lines. A skidsteer in a bumper pull dump trailer is going to send the front end of your truck to the moon.

 

Suretrac makes a very nice dump trailer. The frame is made out of tube, not channel like most. They are acid washed and powder coated. All of the seams have seam sealer to prevent rust. They have LED lights. The suretracs have the key way side giving them a very strong side.

http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/ctd/4987008995.html

Brimar makes some nice trailers but the like turbodiesel posted is an economy model. You can push on the sides with your hand and see them flex.

PJ's are nice, they are actually overbuilt. The bad thing about them is the finish.

Brian Wise owns Brimar now too. The Bwise trailers are very pricey for what you get.

 

10 % of the trailer weight should be your tongue weight. A 10,000# trailer should give you 1000# tongue weight. If 1000# sends your lights to the moon you need more truck or a weight distribution hitch.

 

I agree. You usually get what you pay for.