my dump cart

[banditbooker]

hi everyone. its been a while since i posted anything, mainly from just asking some questions. but i get on all the time to check what other people have come up with to build or modify they're equipment. so, i figure since i finally got most of my necessary "toys" i started building my own and i thought i'd share some pics. let me know what you think. the pictures "if they come up right" are of my jd4110, the auxiliary hydraulics i put on using someone elses thread on how to install it. (if i knew their names i would credit them) and the cart i am currently building. I hope to have it done this weekend if i can get to town to get the lumber. enjoy!

 

[jimmyj]

Looks fantastic, and handy as heck. If you are dumping a heavy sticky load will the tongue try to lift the back of the tractor? How heavy is the tractor?

 

[banditbooker]

thank you jimmyj, thats something im curious to try out, the tractor weighs 1500 pounds and when i dump it as is, it does lift the tounge when the dump is at its steepest angle, but most dumps only go to 45 and 50 degrees and the load comes out, mine will go to 70 degrees so im hoping the load will come out before it has a chance to lift the tounge. either way i dont think it will be enough to lift the tractor. but thats why im anxious to get it together and see how it works.

 

[handirifle]

Man that thing looks heavy duty. Nice work. As for the lifting of the tractor, IF it lifts it, you could make a set of legs that automatically deploy at the back of the trailer, to keep the tail from dropping.

 

[banditbooker]

yes handirifle, it turned out heavier than it looked on paper , but you bring up a good point. i was also thinking of putting some legs at the back because the tractor i use to haul it i will also use to load it and i could flip the legs down to make it more stable while not hooked to my tractor.

 

[banditbooker]

OK, i finally finished my dump cart, well, except for the tail gate latch but i'll get to that sometime. and before you say anything, yes i know the tires are a little small, but when i designed it on the computer it looked good but i'll see how it works and if it can't stand up to the abuse i'll weld a regular 4 bolt hub on and get bigger tires. so with that said, feel free to comment or criticize or if you just have any questions. im really happy with how it turned out and can't wait to start using it.

 

[600rider]

the only thing I see wrong is that is a very odd shade of ORANGE!!!!! :laughing:
How long did it take you to build it? I have been working on mine for 3 months or so and I just have to paint the bed and put everything back together!

 

[banditbooker]

i was wondering when someone would comment on the color. :laughing: this was the 3rd weekend from starting the project from a pile of steel. i work out of town so i only get the weekends to do all the chores around the house. this took priority and i practically worked on it from the time i got up to the time i went to bed so it would prolly take me months if i only worked on it a few hours every weekend.

 

[banditbooker]

600rider, i just happened to look at your location and im from central pa but i build bridges for a company called russell standard and my particular crew built a new bridge in cambridge springs. i think they have an office in union city too.

 

[600rider]

They sure do!! It sure is a small world isn't it? where in central Pa are ya from? we have camped all over Pa. :thumbsup: