Building dump trailer

[wushaw]

I am in the process of building a 4X8 dump trailer for using around the place, I have no plans to put it on the road.

I started this project in December with the purchase of a "parts" trailer and have just worked from there for what I needed.

The local metal dealer, E bay and metal already on hand has kept me in parts.

I still have lots to do but I just wanted to get this out there for all y'alls viewing pleasure.

I am not working from any real plans although I did purchase 6X10 dump trailer plans for ideas, I have used them and pictures off the net....so basically I'm just winging it...

I know it works, goes up and down, I just don't know what kind of weight it will dump.

The first set of picts are the parts trailer and teardown which took many cut off wheels in a 4.5" grinder, I also installed 3/16" angle for a better stiffiner on the upper lip.

 

[wushaw]

Here is the start of the frame buildup, hinge install and some more tear down.

 

[wushaw]

I had to widen the axle so I cut the splice out that was already there and installed another splice and welded it.

I am sure some of y'all noticed that the axle is from a mobile home, I figure it it will work for my purpose and the 10 ply tires won't hurt either.

The only weak link is gonna be the 3500lb springs and since it's never going on the road I ain't worried about that either

I have never built a trailer and the only problem I have had so far is the toung angles, it took two tries on that one.

I also had to buy a new coupler since whoever built the trailer I bought welded it at every seam and trying to cut it off would have destroyed it so I got a 5k Bulldog which is better than what was there.

 

[wushaw]

I resused whatever parts I could from the parts trailer.

 

[wushaw]

I hit the wrong button

Pictures would help....

Axle is on, actuator is connected to one side with several stiffiners.

 

[wushaw]

More stiffiners and connected actuator to dump bed portion.

I also had an addition to my tool collection, it was on sale

I can get 45deg dump angle, I wanted 50 but the actuator is a little short and this one was at a good price on E bay so I will try to make it work.

I am going to use a 12v dual action actuator and there is the box to house it and the battery in progress.

This is the progress so far, I will post more picts as I go

 

[MrJimi]

Looking real good, put some drain holes in your box. I like that box, did you make that also?

 

[RobS]

Great project wushaw, looking very good!

 

[Diamondpilot]

Look plenty stout. Should do a good job.

Chris

 

[EddieWalker]

Looks like a fun project. Two things that I'd be sure to include. Zirk fitting for all your pivot points and a brace or rod to support the bed int he open position. When you have the bed up in the air, it's nice to know it won't fall on your skull if you have to do something under it.

I'm looking forward to seeing how you hook up the hydraulics.

Eddie