Dump trailer slow

[wushaw]

I don't get it, if its slow to go down just reach down for the little wheel and open up the return. Soooo simple. No power down needed. Why would a mfg put the extra expense of a 2 way pack when a simple adjustable relief is all that is needed.

There is no wheel on a Monarch power unit. Here is a pict of mine. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/...1207111277-building-dump-trailer-dsc00695.jpg

Power down is a nice feature and the resivour is also smaller.

 

[JB4310]

My 5 ton 6x10 EZ dumper is power down, never gave it much thought but it must be for more than just quicker return in cold weather,
I remember the salesman making a pitch about how it helps when loading a machine up on the ramps, preventing the bed from lifting, I think that's what he said.

It does make it nice to bring it down snug against the frame, makes for a quiet ride, no bouncing or banging. Probably safer when you have a machined tied down inside for that same reason.

JB.

 

[Robert_in_NY]

I don't get it, if its slow to go down just reach down for the little wheel and open up the return. Soooo simple. No power down needed. Why would a mfg put the extra expense of a 2 way pack when a simple adjustable relief is all that is needed.

There is no wheel to adjust the relief on my dump trailer.

 

[Nat]

Most of the hydraulic power pacs made for dump trailers use power up and gravity down. Most, like the Haldex/Barnes have an open line so when the pump is running the cyl is extendingand then hold till the lower solenoid is activated. When it is activated a small electromagnet pulls a ball off it's seat to allow fluid to escape. On such a system there is no way to increase flow so what you have is what you got!
I've built several dump trailers and have used these systems for them. They aren't perfect but for the price they can't be beat even though they are slow coming down , at least they don't slam down. The last one I sold, a single axle 5 x 10, I worked better if I stepped up into the front of the empty trailer to help speed up the lowering. HTH, later, Nat

 

[jpm1]

I bought a dump trailor last fall primarially for firewood and sawlogs,this trailor has a gravity drop. It worked great last fall when the temp was warmer. Hauled a load of pine logs in early January, dumped great but. . . return was dirt slow! With any hydralics, cold weather plays havic on them. The FEL on my tractor is the same way until its warmed up. I run a hydralic crane and its a real problem in cold weather! to put it nicely. This slowness might just be a lesson in patience for you for some reason. As long as it keeps coming down your all set. Just remember when you move forward your height is alot different.

 

[wkpoor]

Mine is a Moritz and maybe they are one of a few that install an adjustable return valve. I know if the valve is too far out the bed will come down too fast. Haven't used it this winter yet but did last and don't remember it being a problem. I need to go out and put a battery in and try it.