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Dump trailer

Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by OhioStihl, Feb 8, 2018.

  1. Born2Burn

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    I'm very lucky to have such a good source. Honestly there is so much wood available everywhere around me I'm like a cat in catnip!
     
  2. 94BULLITT

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    I would haul 40% less wood thrown on, .78 versus 1.3 cords. I still can't figure out how these guys haul a cord on 8' truck bed thrown level to the top of the bed:picard:
     
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  3. OhioStihl

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    If anyone one is hauling a cord on a 8’ truck bed level to the top, they are doing it in multiple trips.
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    Most of the time I’ll end up tossing the wood in the trailer and save time from stacking but still get a cord out of the woods.
     
  4. Unicorn1

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    We're going to look at some logs Sunday, it will be a 4 hour trip each way. If this works out I may be looking for a trailer, I like the idea of a dump trailer with tall side walls.
     
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  5. Unicorn1

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    BigTex 18 or 20 ft; :)

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  6. OhioStihl

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    That is large. If your going to drive 4 hours one way for logs you might as well make it worth the trip.
     
  7. Unicorn1

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    I keep forgetting about this one, it belongs to the cabinet shop next door, 7×14 with 7000 lb axles each. This is the time I would like a diesel truck, not sure if the 3/4 Suburban is up to it.

    I guess I'll see about hauling the junk to the land fill and go from there. 20180224_083649.jpg
     
  8. OhioStihl

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    If your Suburban is up to it I can guarantee that the receiver hitch isn’t. My dually diesel is rated for 12K number pull and 16K gooseneck. I replaced the hitch on the truck because the factory hitch is junk and was rusty. You might not have the rusty crap to deal with since your in Texas.
     
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