Dump trailer! need advise

I'm sure that trailer would be great. I used a trailer for a while with a telescopic cylinder and it would often times be unable to start lifting the load. Luckily it always happened when my tractor was near so I used that to help start the lift. Once going it was fine. The trailer I just ordered has a scissor lift.

 

Thomas,
- I would encourage you to see how much more it would be to upgrade the axles to 10,000 (10K) axles.
- D-rings welded in the bed. While handy for tying down equipment, can inhibit dumping by giving the material to being dumped something to hang on to.
- Does it have a solar panel battery charger? Is it an option? Sam-tip has one on his dump trailer.

 

I cannot imagine needing 10K axles; I don't have any heavy equipment; just hauling wood. D-rings on walls does make more sense. Solar charger is an option.

http://bigtextrailers.com/options/dump-options/

But doesn't the battery charge off the truck; and won't the dump operate off the truck power if it is hooked up?

EDIT: I called Bigtex. 10K axles is not an option; they do have a model with 3-7K axles. Also, the D-rings are in the corners, not on walls. It appears you cannot custom order a trailer from Bigtex. And, the trailers are not designed to run off truck battery; the truck will "trickle charge" the trailer battery, as does the solar panel. For every day use, the trailer battery needs to be recharged from a 110 outlet.

 

As long as it's sized and placed properly your fine. The truck I use for filling silo has an undersized scissor. So they placed it further back to provide adequate lift height which makes it useless for hauling dirt or gravel.

 

Wow, just called the Bigtex dealer in Tulsa. $7495 for 14' dump trailer with 7K axles, ramp, and tarp. $220 extra for spare and $300 more for solar charger. Seems high to me, but I don't know for sure.

 

If you were in PA or OH I would recommend Appalachian Trailers...They are very well built and reasonably priced.

http://www.appalachiantrailers.com/...hian-special-low-profile-dump-trailer-10k-15k

 

Take a look at load trail. After extensive looking around they are some of the nicest IMHO and should be a bit cheaper than that.

 

Just looked. There is a dealer about 10-12 miles from my house. I bought a trailer from them 7-8 yrs ago, different brand, non dump, utility trailer.

 

Swags did you buy a dump trailer yet. I have been looking at one of the 10' long load trails since I found your thread.

 

I'm just cruising through the dump trailer threads and came across your pics with a full loaded 16' trailer with he gooseneck. What do you guess your carrying for weight with that green load of tree length?

 

Can you tell me which model of load trail you got and the weight capacities. I just wrote them an e-mail and asked to spec out a certain model for me. I'm not even sure there are any dealers in my area, worst case I may have to travel if the price is right. Can you tell me what you paid for yours??? Thanks

 

It's funny how select trailer companies retail in certain parts of the country. Like someone who posted earlier said, in Texas they have trailers at every other intersection...In Mass we might have 6-8 companies total meanwhile there are 15+ manufacturers that make decent trailers for what we are looking for. This site is great when we do research for things like this because it lets us know what else is out there, it's definitely worth doing the research.

i've seen a handful of sure-trac in CL pics but I have yet to see them come up on google searches around here. Thanks for the heads up Scotty

 

I like the idea of the trailer vs a truck. You can go through a lot of trucks for one reason or another, but the trailer is usually in good condition and available.

 

Bri mars are not a bad trailer but they are over rated and over priced.

The two best made dumps I have seen are sure trac and load trail.

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Heard bad things about BigTex Fit and finish, I think the actual structure is fine though.

 

Swags what did you do before the full time flipping? I thought you always did this or was it just a part time thing before? We're you a contractor before and did pay jobs in between flipping?

 

I'm looking at the sure-tram and load trails right now, emailed both companies over the weekend.

As far as the Bri-mar are concerned, I have to give them kudos on pricing around my way. I'm looking at 7x12, 12,000 gvw units
and they are under $6500. The CAM Superline is the overpriced dump trailer around here, nearly $1400 more than Bri-Mar.

I'm waiting to see what sure-trac and load trail come in with numbers