First of all, since this is my first post, I want to say thanks for all the great information I got just by hanging around here for a few months.
After months of research I purchased a BX24 with under 200 hours, and I have been loving it.
My current project doesn't directly involve my tractor though.
I have a 7x16 landscape trailer that I would like to convert to a dump trailer. It needs a new deck and to be rewired anyway so I figure now is the best time to do it anyway. I have an 07 Silverado 2500HD gas so I know that I have to be careful about how heavy I make this thing or I am going to run out of truck before I fill up the trailer.
So my question is whether a typical trailer has a strong enough frame to support a dump body?
I would consider shortening the trailer, but I dont think the BX24 will fit on anything smaller than 16' which is a tight fit already.
I don't need the dump trailer to be 16' so my other consideration was to buy one of those 800 dollar 5x10s that I see on ebay and convert that to a dump setup, but that is more tags and titles and inspections - 3 things I hate to deal with.
I am not a welding or automotive expert by any means, but I have friends who can help me out and am not in a rush to have this done. However if I am going to better off just buying a 5x10 dump trailer just let me know.
Thanks so much in advance.
Jeff
After months of research I purchased a BX24 with under 200 hours, and I have been loving it.
My current project doesn't directly involve my tractor though.
I have a 7x16 landscape trailer that I would like to convert to a dump trailer. It needs a new deck and to be rewired anyway so I figure now is the best time to do it anyway. I have an 07 Silverado 2500HD gas so I know that I have to be careful about how heavy I make this thing or I am going to run out of truck before I fill up the trailer.
So my question is whether a typical trailer has a strong enough frame to support a dump body?
I would consider shortening the trailer, but I dont think the BX24 will fit on anything smaller than 16' which is a tight fit already.
I don't need the dump trailer to be 16' so my other consideration was to buy one of those 800 dollar 5x10s that I see on ebay and convert that to a dump setup, but that is more tags and titles and inspections - 3 things I hate to deal with.
I am not a welding or automotive expert by any means, but I have friends who can help me out and am not in a rush to have this done. However if I am going to better off just buying a 5x10 dump trailer just let me know.
Thanks so much in advance.
Jeff