Good idea one trailer fits all, your tractor about same has mine and I wouldn't think twice hauling 2 yards of gravel. your Duramax might start straining on 4 yards....
Kubota M59, Kubota L3800, Grasshopper 428D, Topkick dump truck, 3500 dump truck, 10 ton trailer, more lighter trailers.
My ton truck tailgate is hinged at the top and bottom. I can hinge it at the top and dump out the bottom but most stuff gets stuck that way. 99.9 percent of the time I leave it flat or a notch above flat and dump over the top of it. With the chains vs a cable like a pickup tailgate I can hold it in any position I want.
Wow, great job. I could be wrong, but isn't it better to buy a new one than to make it yourself? After all, it takes so much time and effort to create something, as well as money.
I liked the challenge of building it. So far I have less than 400$ in the whole project. I saved the dump hoist out of my truck and already had axles. I really like the ideas of the chains to have adjustments.
My down time I always like to tinker. Over the years I’ve worked at several farms and like the idea of building it myself. Worked beside many crafty farmers that have worked on and maintained their equipment. THe knowledge that these guys have had is amazing. These were the generation that built and started most of the factories in this area.
$400.00 is just shy of the price on this handy dandy trailer. I asked for a price last spring for it and the guy said $6,000.00, I dont want to spend over 3000 so I'm not quite there yet but I still like to have it for my UTV, just drive, sit, and push remote. I think it's hauling 1 yard in the video. Ultratec ATV trailer with Hydraulic tipping & Polaris Ranger 57 - YouTube