Dump trailer, Finally decided what I am buying.

[BIG DOOLEY]

After 3-4 weeks of shopping on the net and making many phone calls I put a deposit on a dump trailer.
I wanted a dump trailer with slide out ramps tucked away underneath the bed.
Many have located the ramps on the side of the trailer for numerous reasons.
Sure-Trac HD Low Profile trailer was my choice.
I found a leftover 2012 model and saved some cash.

It is 82" x 12'
16" on center bed support
Combination tail gate
LED lighting
Powder coat finish
Adjustable pintle ring
Slots for 2" x 12" side board extensions
12,000# GVWR (2 x 6000# axles)
I am going to get the spare tire also from the dealer.
Gave the dealer a deposit over the phone and will probably pick it up next Friday.
We are due for a storm tonight and the roads will be bad tomorrow.

 

[bigtiller]

That's a nice looking trailer. I've always wanted one, but just don't have a use for it. How did you decide on the 12 footer and not the 10 or 16?

 

[jenkinsph]

Congratulations, looks like nice trailer. When I was looking I found two trailers a Big Tex 14k 6.5x14' and a PJ 14k 6.5x14' wound up with the PJ trailer and it has the rear slide out ramps too. This was a 3 yr old trailer that the local rental store had not been able to rent out more than 5 times powdercoat was still like new in the bed. Been a good trailer, hope your s works out as well.

 

[kenmac]

Nice trailer.I bought a good used 1 about 6 mo ago and love it. Mine is a tow master brand with 2 7 k axles.It had surge brakes. I just finished (today) converting it to elec. brakes.You will find many uses for it.I have

 

[BIG DOOLEY]

Thanks everyone.
I wanted one large enough to hold my tractor, move furniture and be able to haul 5 yard loads.
I measured my tractor with loader and rear blade.
12 foot will hold my tractor with the FEL elevated up over the front tarp holder.
The low sidewall/tailgate height will let the rear doors close with the rear blade on the 3 point elevated out the back of the trailer if needed.
I will store my ballast box at the woods and use it with the FEL/grapple when cutting firewood.
14' or 16' foot would be a little better fit but too long for my needs, too hard to manuver it the woods and too large to store .
My crewcab is 23 feet long plus a 12' foot trailer will be hard enought to manuver in the woods.
I made a pintle hitch for the tractor so I can move the trailer about in the woods.
The 12 foot will also hold enough shingles when I re-roof in a few rears also.
I think it will be the perfect size for my needs and will be smaller to store.
I wouldn't mind having a storage tent for it or building a small second garage out back after I retire.

 

[PapaPerk]

Nice looking rig! Like those shiney wheels.

What does one these babies cost roughly?

 

[kenmac]

Where is the hyd pump / tank and battery located ?? I didn't get a tarp with mine

 

[creekbend]

Congratulations. Nice looking trailer.:thumbsup:

 

[BIG DOOLEY]

Thanks
The photo is off the net.
Mine won't have alumimnum wheels.
Otherwise the same.
They will be white spoke wheels 16" x 8 lug.
Trailer, tax, title and plate was $5915.
I have to drive about 1 hour to pick it up.
The box in front of the bed hold the battery, reservoir and pump

 

[JD 4520]

It's a beauty. I have been lucky to borrow one. I like the size of your. Must have a large truck to handle this.