Installing brakes on an old liquid manure spreader

[smag]

I have an old Houle liquid manure spreader that I had converted to a log wagon and I would like to have some brakes installed on it so that I can trailer it with my tractor or pickup. Although I've been told there are different ways to do it, I would prefer to install electric brakes so that I could trailer with pickup. I have read on this forum about how it could be done to modify the tractor, but I have not seen anything about electric brakes large enough to install on the trailer that has "walking axles" does anybody know if would be possible to do, and how difficult or expensive it would be? Thanks

 

[KYErik]

What types of wheels/hubs does it have? If they are standard sized trailer axles then you may be able to add electric brakes to them (you will need new drum type hubs as well as backing plates and will need to securely attach the backing plates). I believe that tractor supply sells the parts to do this.

 

[smag]

I have an old Houle liquid manure spreader that I had converted to a log wagon and I would like to have some brakes installed on it so that I can trailer it with my tractor or pickup. Although I've been told there are different ways to do it, I would prefer to install electric brakes so that I could trailer with pickup. I have read on this forum about how it could be done to modify the tractor, but I have not seen anything about electric brakes large enough to install on the trailer that has "walking axles" does anybody know if would be possible to do, and how difficult or expensive it would be? Thanks

 

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[smag]

What types of wheels/hubs does it have? If they are standard sized trailer axles then you may be able to add electric brakes to them (you will need new drum type hubs as well as backing plates and will need to securely attach the backing plates). I believe that tractor supply sells the parts to do this.

I'm sorry for the "picture repeats". Just learning to navigate the site. Not sure how it will go????!!!

 

[KYErik]

Those are some huge axles- it might be hard finding drum type hubs for those. Are the holes in the back of the hubs threaded? If so, then it was likely made with the option to bolt on a drum.

 

[bcp]

Send your photos with measurements to etrailer to see if they have needed parts to fit.

Brake Backing Plate Mount | etrailer.com

Trailer Brakes Review, Installation, and Help Information | etrailer.com

Bruce

 

[smag]

Send your photos with measurements to etrailer to see if they have needed parts to fit.

Brake Backing Plate Mount | etrailer.com

Trailer Brakes Review, Installation, and Help Information | etrailer.com

Bruce

Thanks for all the advice! Greatly appreciated!

 

[Wagtail]

I am surprised that Houle doesn't stand behind their product!



[yes, a poor attempt at a classic joke]

 

[Xfaxman]

I would recommend installing disc brakes.