California
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- Joined
- Jan 22, 2004
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- Location
- An hour north of San Francisco
- Tractor
- Yanmar YM240 Yanmar YM186D
I did exactly what you are talking about ... But, completely rebuilt the trailer. The only things original are the hitch, springs, shackles and wheels.I'm thinking of using the little HF 40x48 inch trailer to carry a 275 gallon IBC Tote.
I'm surprised the springs are sufficient. Weldingisfun, did you replace the axle because it failed?If you have a welder, just beef up the frame with some angle iron.
Deereman75 - Yes. I was going to weld all the joints because these are a bolt-together kit trailer. Plus it could probably use some diagonal bracing, especially from the shackle area to the drawbar. If the IBC tank's frame rests on the trailer's shackles, does the rest of the trailer frame need to be stiffened?
This is good to hear that others have done what I am considering.