Want to buy a dump trailer, kinda torn here.

[Jackstack76]

The non-reinforced sides will be ok (somewhat hesitant in saying that) as long as you dont have one side down, one side up and you are off-loading material from the down side. You might push material into up side and bend it. Or if you are loading heavy materials like irregular shaped logs. Once they are bent, thats a bad day. It would be ok for mulch, stone, most construction debris.
Although the Lamar trailer I posted is pricey, its built like a tank. The 14k model is built pretty nice, too.

Youll get what you pay for in most cases.

i called them and they’re still using the dexter axels. As far as the lack of uprights after seeing some in person they seem solid enough imo. They do the 10 gauge sides and 7 gauge floor. End of the day I don’t plan on beating the hell out of whatever I buy.

 

[deezler]

Man, kinda surprising how many details there really are to discuss about dump trailers here.

I'm not in the same league as what y'all are considering for the OP, but I sure do appreciate having my neighbors 6x10' 10k dump trailer available to me, had it all day saturday. Super easy to maneuver, actually it turns too quick when backing up.

By my math on the scales it only weighs about 2500 lbs empty, so the capacity to size ratio is just right, can fully load it up with 3-yards of whatever and safely haul behind my 2500HD. It dumps quick and strong as long as the battery is well charged.

This was a good bit less than 3 yards of gravel, they under loaded me, oy. (but fair price because of true scale weight).

Then the battery died here on this light mulch load. I got the mulch out by driving back and forth a bit, and then learned that you can't just let gravity bring a power-down dump trailer bed back down if the pump isn't turning. Filled the reservoir and blew the cap off, spraying hydraulic oil right in my face and all over the truck and trailer! ugh.

 

[two_bit_score]

Fair enough, makes me think a gooseneck might be the better option for the tongue weight aspect.

I have never regretted my 22‘ Diamond C 19LPX gooseneck trailer.

 

[two_bit_score]

I have never regretted my 22‘ Diamond C 19LPX gooseneck trailer.

If I get a dump trailer it will be a gooseneck.

 

[MoMower]

That is pretty wild. Per your link it is obviously a PA intrastate thing. I am not aware of any other state in the nation that has that number as a threshold.

I was happy that I wasn’t mistaken for the last 4 or so years, lol. Like I said with the weight of newer trucks, it may not matter much soon anyway.

I live close to NJ, but turn down work there all the time because the contractor licensing is just silly.

 

[LD1]

I have never regretted my 22‘ Diamond C 19LPX gooseneck trailer.

Dang....I have been looking for a year for a trailer like that (only 24' or 26').

Most new ones are a 26 week lead time. Used ones either are junk or don't last

 

[two_bit_score]

Dang....I have been looking for a year for a trailer like that (only 24' or 26').

Most new ones are a 26 week lead time. Used ones either are junk or don't last

That’s funny. Most everything I saw was 20’, 24’ or 26’. I was about to order 22’ when I found this one at a dealer I am acquainted with and it’s been a good one. Good luck shopping. One will turn up for you somewhere.

 

[nisaacs]

I have never regretted my 22‘ Diamond C 19LPX gooseneck trailer.

My Load Max 24', 14k is very similar and has been a good one, 2016 model w/slide in ramps.

 

[Hay Dude]

That’s funny. Most everything I saw was 20’, 24’ or 26’. I was about to order 22’ when I found this one at a dealer I am acquainted with and it’s been a good one. Good luck shopping. One will turn up for you somewhere.

Kaufman builds a lot of 22’ instead of 20’ trailers, too.

 

[LD1]

My Load Max 24', 14k is very similar and has been a good one, 2016 model w/slide in ramps.

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Now thats EXACTLY what I want.

specifically slide in ramps.

 

[4570Man]

Now thats EXACTLY what I want.

specifically slide in ramps.

I like my 14k with folding ramps a lot but I wish it had a dovetail vs a straight deck. The straight deck makes the tipping point worse on my tracked machines than it could be and my mower won’t hardly go on at all.View attachment 696398

 

[two_bit_score]

My Load Max 24', 14k is very similar and has been a good one, 2016 model w/slide in ramps.

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I was really leaning toward the slide in ramps but my fold up ramps are extra wide and a lot easier to handle than slide in. Very easy backing off the trailer with the extra width.

 

[two_bit_score]

Kaufman builds a lot of 22’ instead of 20’ trailers, too.

They build a good product. The 22’ was ’justrite’ for my use.

 

[Hay Dude]

IF I do it, I think that’s what I’ll go with, but trailers are crazy high prices now. Would prefer to find something in stock to avoid the wait, too.

 

[LD1]

I like my 14k with folding ramps a lot but I wish it had a dovetail vs a straight deck. The straight deck makes the tipping point worse on my tracked machines than it could be and my mower won’t hardly go on at all.View attachment 696398

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But my thought was not even using the ramps.

A 24' equipment hauler with a dove.....the MX and my mini are 99% of my trailering. Neither need ramps. So if they are stand up ramps....they have to be used. But if they are stow-away ramps.....they aren't in the way and I can load /unload with one less step. Yet still have them for the 1% of the time I haul something different

 

[nisaacs]

IF I do it, I think that’s what I’ll go with,

If you do what? Inquiring minds wanna know....

 

[Hay Dude]

If you do what? Inquiring minds wanna know....

Ok, lol
Replace my existing equipment trailer with new one. Trailers are very tough right now if ordering. Was talking to Kaufman on Monday and they had 3 price increases since January. Tube steel prices rocketing upward.

 

[Rock Crawler]

I think I'm going to sell my 7x14 12k dump to my buddy and have Appalachian build me a 7x14 15K dump derated to 9,995 lbs. I want the larger cylinders since Appalachian doesn't do scissor or front ram lifts.

Every dump trailer gets overloaded nearly daily. So may as well try to get in front of that by having the cylinders for a heavy lifting as you can get. I'm going to call them today and discuss and see if there there is a larger cylinder option that I can talk them into shoving under the dump. And 17.5" wheels.... and 7G floor.... And dual batteries.... and tarp.... and spare.... and aluminum ramps..... and rear drop leg loading supports....

 

[Hay Dude]

I think I'm going to sell my 7x14 12k dump to my buddy and have Appalachian build me a 7x14 15K dump derated to 9,995 lbs. I want the larger cylinders since Appalachian doesn't do scissor or front ram lifts.

Every dump trailer gets overloaded nearly daily. So may as well try to get in front of that by having the cylinders for a heavy lifting as you can get. I'm going to call them today and discuss and see if there there is a larger cylinder option that I can talk them into shoving under the dump. And 17.5" wheels.... and 7G floor.... And dual batteries.... and tarp.... and spare.... and aluminum ramps..... and rear drop leg loading supports....

I like Appalachian, but they are limited on options. I can respect that because I think they are trying to build simple, budget minded trailers. They are still selling "removable sides". Must be fun trying to pull sheets of steel vertically upward with a load of stone against 'em lol
I don't know what gauge their floors or sides are, they don't specify, at least in the sales literature I saw.
At $15,000 for their 25K dump trailer, that's a lot of load capacity for the price. If it had a 7ga floor and folding sides, I would be interested. Tandem Dual Gooseneck Dump Trailers by Appalachian Trailers
Can you let us know what you find out?

 

[Rock Crawler]

Just talked to the fellow and already got the quote. Missing on the quote is the de-rate the 15,000 gross build to 9,995 and also missing is the rear drop legs for loading equipment. There is also a 3% cash discount, so assume around $300 off for cash.

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