New Trailer

[thulstein]

I am looking for a new dump trailer. 14000lb with all the extras, i have a trailer from midsota mfg and i think they are by far the best. I was wondering if there are any trailers that compare to them. Please dont post something like a PJ or something of that lower end sort these are very nice trailers.

 

[VitaBene]

IMO, if you have one and have been happy, stick with the brand!

 

[BeezFun]

I bought mine here. They are a steel fabrication company that makes their own trailers. Powder coated locally, heavy hydraulics. I went there to pick mine up and got the tour. Quite a bit cheaper buying direct from the people that manufacture it. Their primary business is (was?) making components for RV industry, but I'm guessing that's tanked.

 

[Trails2004]

What kind of axles and suspension do they use ??

I see a lot of talk on this forum about how nice the trailer looks- but I have not seen photos or any discussion on the "meat of the trailer" which are the axles and the type of suspension.

We have many equipment and enclosed trailers for work and we finally got rid of the last spring suspension- thank goodness

IMO - Torsion suspension and ez-lube spindles are the only way to go in the long run.

 

[Cat_Driver]

Great prices here:


Equipment Trailers, Gooseneck Trailers, Car Hauler Trailers, Kaufman Trailers for Sale

 

[Beavis]

Hillsboro dump trailers are top notch !!

 

[RyanIL]

I don't know where you are located, but there is a manufacturer in Eastern Iowa that I think makes a very nice trailer. I'm not sure how far there dealer network goes. This is there website: dump toc


I have the 14' 14k low profile bumper pull. It is 10ga construction throughout, 5 ton scissor hoist, 3-way gate. Might want to take a look depending upon your location.

Here are a couple pics of mine:

Link 1

Link 2

 

[Diamondpilot]

What kind of axles and suspension do they use ??

I see a lot of talk on this forum about how nice the trailer looks- but I have not seen photos or any discussion on the "meat of the trailer" which are the axles and the type of suspension.

We have many equipment and enclosed trailers for work and we finally got rid of the last spring suspension- thank goodness

IMO - Torsion suspension and ez-lube spindles are the only way to go in the long run.

Biggest problem with Torsion axles is they have no way of balancing the load like a tandem or tri axle sprigged trailer with load levelers. We saw lots of boat trailers in the late 90's to about 2004 with torsion axles then they went back to conventional spring setups. I also see more blown tires, I am guessing this is due to overloading of a individual axle, on torsion axles versus spring axles on the 75 or so trailers I pull.

Chris

 

[Trails2004]

Biggest problem with Torsion axles is they have no way of balancing the load like a tandem or tri axle sprigged trailer with load levelers. We say lots of boat trailers in the late 90's to about 2004 with torsion axles then they went back to conventional spring setups. I also see more blown tires, I am guessing this is due to overloading of a individual axle, on torsion axles versus spring axles on the 75 or so trailers I pull.

I would agree on a boat trailer- where the load is basically static ( if its in the bunks- it is likely loaded properly).

Equipment trailers can be loaded in a multitude of configurations- the operator of the trailer and tow vehicle should load the trailer correctly with 10-15% on the tongue and tow the trailer flat. If a trailer is not towed flat you put a lot of stress on the axle(s) and tires- IMO this is largest single failure of tires other than under inflatation and under rated tires for the load and trailer.

 

[GATC35]

So what's wrong with a PJ? I own/operate a landscaping company with seven different trailers. Of the seven, two are PJ's. I have never had a problem with one and when I buy a new trailer it will be a PJ. I don't understand your comment.