Dump Trailers

   / Dump Trailers #81  
Nice looking trailer jenkinsph. One thing to look for in a trailer,get one to match your needs. I just looked at a gooseneck pj14. Dealer said rated payload was 8800lbs. My 10k 12ft tag along is rated for 7700lb payload, only 1k difference. I know the bigger trailer is better built can handle overloading and carrys more volume when weight isnt an issue. But for my needs, smaller works.
 
   / Dump Trailers #82  
Wish I had taken pics of the broken frame but heres after the repairs. I dont think I have really overloaded it or abused it enough to have caused this but...:confused3:
 

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   / Dump Trailers #83  
Wish I had taken pics of the broken frame but heres after the repairs. I dont think I have really overloaded it or abused it enough to have caused this but...:confused3:

When the fame cracked, was it cracked on the bottom, causing the top to buckle inward? Also, from the pictures, it appears that the frame is constructed from box tubing, correct?
 
   / Dump Trailers #84  
Well here's my 2cents !! I have a PJ 14' gooseneck dump , sissor lift , two way gate , weight empty is 5 k , gvw tag I think is 15,180 ? . But I average 5 to 7 tons at a time , or 5 yards of sand or top soil . Added 12'' sides for hauling more limbs , with a hand crank mess tarp . Has done all I have asked of it , and more . Just keep the battery charged up , if it sets a while with out use charge the battery a day before you need it . And I pull it with an F-350 , drw 4x4 . Just buy what works for you , and look at all the ways the trailer is built . ( Frame , axles , box , doors/gate , sides , ramps , bumper or gooseneck , tires ) you get what you pay for !!! :confused::D:thumbsup: Good luck ..
 
   / Dump Trailers #85  
I have a 14 ft PJ with a single lift cylinder, I did have the "D" ring the cylinder mounts to break loose. I had it rebuilt and PJ covered the cost. I welded the center of the plated in the floor, as they seemed to open a bit, the gates for the ramp doors were really tight. I drilled those with a small drill bit and using a needle attachment on the grease gun lubed them they are perfect now.
I used it for building my shop about 100 loads of Rock, Possibly overloaded on 90% of those loads. I use it for haling my loader and getting wood it is great with sides extenders, and strapping the stacked wood down I can haul 3 cords, and I usually split it in the bush, unloading is just remove the back couple of rows. then close the doors and lift the box that puts the doors at mid thigh level and with 2 people it takes 45 minutes to stack it.
Great unit!
 
   / Dump Trailers #86  
I am building my own 80" x 12' dump trailer. I can't see where they get their 6k plus price tag and some use such lite duty metal they are bound to fail. Mine is 6" channel frame and 5" cross supports. I have 10 guage 5x10 sheet steel bent for the floor / sides. Sissors type hoist and Dexter 7k axles. Materials alone I am looking to get it finished for two grand.
 

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Agent Blue said:
I am building my own 80" x 12' dump trailer. I can't see where they get their 6k plus price tag and some use such lite duty metal they are bound to fail. Mine is 6" channel frame and 5" cross supports. I have 10 guage 5x10 sheet steel bent for the floor / sides. Sissors type hoist and Dexter 7k axles. Materials alone I am looking to get it finished for two grand.
They are not using light material just to save money, it's to save weight. Your home-built trailer looks very solid and rugged but will probably weigh so much it barely has any payload left...
 
   / Dump Trailers #88  
They are not using light material just to save money, it's to save weight. Your home-built trailer looks very solid and rugged but will probably weigh so much it barely has any payload left...

I was thinking the same thing, and having 7k axles will leave even less payload available.
 
   / Dump Trailers #89  
I was thinking the same thing, and having 7k axles will leave even less payload available.

I doubt it will weigh much over 4,000# completed so a 5 ton load will be possible. That is plenty for a dump trailer that size.

Chris
 
   / Dump Trailers #90  
I doubt it will weigh much over 4,000# completed so a 5 ton load will be possible. That is plenty for a dump trailer that size.

Chris

I was originally thinking that the combined weight rating of the axles was 7,000 pounds but after looking at his post again, it appears that each axle is rated for 7,000 pounds, for a total weight rating of 14,000 pounds, which I agree leaves plenty of capacity.
 

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