Dump Trailer Sizing

[grsthegreat]

sorry for the delay in response. ive been backlogged installing generators...too busy to get online.

its a dual axle. i didnt want or need the larger unit, and i always stick with dual axles if given the choice. the 5x10 works perfect for my needs.

 

[CADplans]

18 years ago, I bought a new pickup, and wanted a dump trailer so as to not beat up the new truck.

There wasn't many options back then,, I bought a 6.5X10 9,990 pound capacity,,
and, have enjoyed it EVERY time I have used it.

The heaviest load was when I pulled it level full to the top of the boards with creek rock.
I hauled 6 loads of that,, about 15 miles.

One summer I hauled over 100 loads of free compost, 5,300 pounds (net) per load average.

If I would have had a longer trailer,, I would have surely abused my truck.
At this size, we used the 1998 Chevy S10 to haul trash to the dump,,,
I doubt the S10 could pull a 14 foot.

I am happy!!

 

[sd455dan]

opportune time for this thread

own 1/2 interest in an 80s GMC 7000 dump truck- It runs good but the truck is geared so low (7.17) axles that it is about useless on the highway, top speed 46MPH
My nephew is putting in a new drive and has almost convinced me and my sister (other 1/2 owner) that selling the dump truck and buying a dump trailer would be a better fit.
Getting tired of the maintenance (I do all of it) on the truck- and they are willing to outlay whatever the difference in price is after we get the Dump truck sold, I would have use of it when needed.


nephew mentioned a 16 footer with 2? 7k axles Which sounds pretty good.


The only other big difference for me- would be making more trips since the Dump truck hauls a lot more. not sure what to do- this came out of the blue a couple days ago- thoughts?

 

[4570Man]

Well, the obvious question is do you both have trucks to handle 14k? Another plus would be no tags ( maybe) and no insurance on the trailer. Maintenance wise you've still got tires and batteries to deal with.

 

[4570Man]

Has anyone ever built a dump trailer? I want one but since I already have a 20k GN and a 1 ton dump truck I can't justify owning a high dollar dump trailer. I've got a 14ft flatbed dump truck truck that's never going to drive again that I've got $350 in.

 

[aczlan]

If you buy new and order one you can get a remote wireless fob, but if you take delivery after the fact they can't or won't do retrofits on the wireless system.

It shouldn't be a big deal to add on a wireless remote, you will just need to know if the wired remote has 3 or 4 wires.

Aaron Z

 

[check]

I was quoted around $3500 for the unit including a spare tire and mount. This was for a 10'x60". They also offer an 8'x60" and a 10'x77" single 5k axle. 43ED | Diamond C Trailers

Seems to be a bit light on the capacity. You could certainly feel that trailer with more than 5000 pounds of gravel, plus of course you have to account for the trailer weight. Too bad they don't make bigger single axles?

 

[sd455dan]

Well, the obvious question is do you both have trucks to handle 14k? Another plus would be no tags ( maybe) and no insurance on the trailer. Maintenance wise you've still got tires and batteries to deal with.

think we have the trucks to pull it
I have diesel Ram 3500 4x4 and sis has a Ram dually 3500 diesel, nephews wife has a 2017 2500 Ram gas

 

[nikdfish]

We bought a PJ 5x10 tandem axle 7K dumper earlier this year.

We have "weighted" plates in NC, so you have to cover your highest potential load on the tow vehicle. Our plates had already been sized for the 18' 7K aluma car hauler we use with the tractors. That & the limitations of our F150 factory hitch contributed to the 7K size decision on the PJ.

For us, the 5x10 has been a good fit. It has gotten a lot of use moving unwanted cut wood, trimmings & brush piles to the "stump dump", as well as hauling dirt from the acreage to the house. It tracks nicely behind the F150, with a similar axle width so no concerns about side to side clearance. The overall length is short enough to make maneuvering it uncomplicated. I put together a portable brake controller w/harness to allow use of the trailer brakes & 12v power when it gets pulled by one of the tractors.

Nick

 

[Bikewanderer]

I just bought a 6x12. In hindsight I should have bought a 5x10 with 10k axles. I was looking for something with more utility than this large a trailer, but I wanted to be able to move my tractor with it.

Watch the quality. I saw comments above about this too. I bought mine yesterday, a doolittle. My plug in battery charger gets so hot I can smell it, and my wireless remote makes the thing cycle on and off the whole way up and down. I loaded it with dry compost and it didn't all come out without a shovel. It's not a terrible trailer but I'm not impressed. The sad thing is that it doesn't appear to be any better or worse than other things on the market. They say they will look into these things, but the idea of going to the dealer (twice, an hour each way) to have the same obviously cheap components installed doesn't appeal a bit. These things should have been checked at the factory.