my version of a KK xb dump trailer

[tmajor]

I've got a 14' trailer, which was built to haul a Bobcat. The axles are back a bit further than normal, because of the "special build". If I get a load of sand or whatever, I have to have them load it toward the back (centered over the axles) or the hitch gets too much weight and drops the back of the truck.

 

[bcp]

Build a plywood box, maybe 12 in square, the width of the bed. Place it in the front of the bed when hauling dirt or gravel. Remove it when hauling light stuff.

Bruce

 

[Iplayfarmer]

Build a plywood box, maybe 12 in square, the width of the bed. Place it in the front of the bed when hauling dirt or gravel. Remove it when hauling light stuff.

Bruce

Or, consider extending the rear of the bed to re-balance the load. I know... more welding and painting. But, not as involved as modifying the undercarriage.

 

[600rider]

Well this just in from the accounting firm of Dewy,Cheatum and How.
I totaled up as near as I can remember what it took to build this dump.

Wheels and tires used $20,
Hubs from salvage yard $20 and I pulled them off,
Hydraulic cylinder $30 used,
Misc steel $100,
Steel for the sides and floor $45 and I cut and formed them,
4 Inner tubes mounted up $52 new,
Hitch $8 ebay new,
Battery and misc. wire to connect it up $75 new,
Weld wire and other welding consumeables $40,
Bandsaw blade and grinding wheels and discs $25,
Primer and had someone else do it $125,
Paint and I did it $40
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total $580
-$175 I got for my 20 year old ugly trailer
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$405!!!!!!! :thumbsup:
and I am sorry guys but I wouldn't sell it for $3000!!
I have used it several times and I sure do like it!!! Thanks for all the encouragement and help on this my first blogged build. And I really liked that I got over 15,000 views!!!! who wuda thunk it!!
Also a special thanks to Iplayfarmer for doing his dump first and giving me the corage to do my own.
The next project has been purchased and is what appears to be the predesessor to the John Deere Gator. I will get the pics up soon as I get it home. It will be a total rebuild and needs an engine.

 

[sbussell]

Bravo! Nice job Ken. Time for me to learn to weld. :thumbsup:

 

[dieselbeef]

cost to build vs buying one?? assuming yer time is free i still think you get alotta money in materials...
people approach me with builds like that quite a bit since im a welder /fabber but the cost of iron anymore makes it usually prohibitive unless they want something custom or job specific

 

[NormL]

cost to build vs buying one?? assuming yer time is free i still think you get alotta money in materials...
people approach me with builds like that quite a bit since im a welder /fabber but the cost of iron anymore makes it usually prohibitive unless they want something custom or job specific

A valid point, no question! But, speaking for myself: The time I spend on my project is spare time and where some would go golfing, fishing, or other such pursuits which typically have user fees attached, my project does not and in addition I have the personal satisfaction of seeing it moving along at whatever pace I set. In the end I have something to show for my activity, unlike simply a score, taking golf as an example. Not to belittle golf as an activity. Since I take little interest in golf, I leave it for those who do.

 

[600rider]

cost to build vs buying one?? assuming yer time is free i still think you get alotta money in materials...
people approach me with builds like that quite a bit since im a welder /fabber but the cost of iron anymore makes it usually prohibitive unless they want something custom or job specific

Well TSC sells one that is half the capacity and has a hand pump and also has smaller tires and they are quite proud of it for $2200!!!!!!!!!!!!
I could of and should have saved the $125 to prime it but other than that I paid $.15 a pound for the steel, the 3" cylinder was $30, power pack was qiven to me, If you can get these mtls. cheaper than that I gota find out where you are shopping!!!!!!
The tires are 23x10.50x12 and brand new at TSC are $109 each without the rims! Thats more than I have in the whole trailer!!!!!

 

[600rider]

A valid point, no question! But, speaking for myself: The time I spend on my project is spare time and where some would go golfing, fishing, or other such pursuits which typically have user fees attached, my project does not and in addition I have the personal satisfaction of seeing it moving along at whatever pace I set. In the end I have something to show for my activity, unlike simply a score, taking golf as an example. Not to belittle golf as an activity. Since I take little interest in golf, I leave it for those who do.

:thumbsup:

 

[dieselbeef]

aye 10-4 man..satisfaction goes along way fer sure:thumbsup: