RichM752
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Headed south in a few days to pick up this new Lamar dump Trailer.
Lamar Dump Trailer
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Headed south in a few days to pick up this new Lamar dump Trailer.
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Lovely looking trailer, my friend. I've always wanted a nice dump trailer for shingles, but wife says I'm not allowed any more trailers.
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Lots of rocks. Logs,brush, bark,chips, soil,road base,sand, garbage, and other assorted waste. My Kubota can also be hauled when needed. I'm anxious to get it dirty.
This Lamar replaces my two year old PJ lo pro. The PJ, I'm sorry to say was built an "off day" at the factory, and my concerns were totally ignored by the dealer, and PJ Trailers.
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Looks great, what are the specs on it? Length, width, axles?
I ordered a Lamar a equipment trailer a few weeks ago and I am eagerly waiting it’s arrival. Hope it works great for you, Rye.
I ordered a Lamar a equipment trailer a few weeks ago and I am eagerly waiting it’s arrival. Hope it works great for you, Rye.
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Well......didn't work out too well. Drove the 680 miles each way to pickup trailer. Observed right away the deck height was higher than 24". They neglected to build with drop axles. No way I could use the trailer as my L47 TLB has 1" of clearance loading with 24" deck height.
They did have another 14' with drop axles which I agreed to take. Switched out the 10ply tires for 14's, completed paperwork and made the journey back home.
Got home only to discover the tongue length on the LAMAR dump trailers is only 36" compared to the PJ's 4' 10". I need the longer tongue for increased turning radius with loader and bucket extended/curled up, over the front of trailer.
After talking to the dealer and LAMAR, everyone agreed the trailer does not fit my needs and they will refund my cash payment, minus 4%. Another $500 in fuel/hotel costs and the original $1400 savings is eroded.
The dealer did compensate me $300 for the mistake, so it's on the auction block for $8800 for a $125 loss and a hard lesson learned.
Ordered another lo pro PJ with 7 gauge sides/deck.
Licking my wounds.
They did have another 14' with drop axles which I agreed to take. Switched out the 10ply tires for 14's, completed paperwork and made the journey back home.
Got home only to discover the tongue length on the LAMAR dump trailers is only 36" compared to the PJ's 4' 10". I need the longer tongue for increased turning radius with loader and bucket extended/curled up, over the front of trailer.
After talking to the dealer and LAMAR, everyone agreed the trailer does not fit my needs and they will refund my cash payment, minus 4%. Another $500 in fuel/hotel costs and the original $1400 savings is eroded.
The dealer did compensate me $300 for the mistake, so it's on the auction block for $8800 for a $125 loss and a hard lesson learned.
Ordered another lo pro PJ with 7 gauge sides/deck.
Licking my wounds.
RyeThomas
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Well that stinks. Didn’t think about it till I looked at the pics and after you said something but the front of the Lamar is stubby, probably good for overall maneuverability as it cuts down the length but no good if your hanging a bucket over.
I’m sure you know your machine but I’ve found lifting the dump up a bit can decrease the breakover angle and make loading a bit easier.
Sorry about your troubles, makes me hope I got my measurements right on mine.
I’m sure you know your machine but I’ve found lifting the dump up a bit can decrease the breakover angle and make loading a bit easier.
Sorry about your troubles, makes me hope I got my measurements right on mine.
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What is the clearance issue with the higher deck?
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Bottom of backhoe swing frame bottoms out. With 24" deck height only an inch clearance.
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Couldn’t you use longer ramps?
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Longer ramps can be a pain and may not mount up depending how they are mounted. I had to use my dump exclusively until I could afford an equipment trailer. I found park tow vehicle down hill even when it is not convenient, next raise the dump and watch the break over till it is at its lowest angle, then load. Machines with belly mowers or low sitting zero turns were the worst but I made it work. It was a pain so I purchased an equipment trailer.
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Can you dump the trailer part way to lower the back?
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That’s what I’m saying, it helps but only to a point.
Still won’t help the OP with bucket clearance to the back of his truck with such a short front on the trailer.
Still won’t help the OP with bucket clearance to the back of his truck with such a short front on the trailer.
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I believe the 6 foot ramp length is about as long as you can go without a different design to increase strength. Then stowage is another factor, not to mention extra weight.
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RyeThomas
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Good point, I am still plenty strong but every time I have to pull the ramps off the side I loath it. Then I say some choice 4 letter words putting them back.
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The mega ramps on my big tex are great, right up until you have to fold them back up. The best advice I have in the subject is to do it fast. Once you loose momentum and spring assist they’re HEAVY.
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Update
The folks at LAMAR Trailers are building me a trailer with a 5' tongue. In addition they are adding a couple of extra goodies to the trailer. And to top it off they are splitting the cost of my travel expenses running up and down the interstate. Needless to say, I'm most satisfied, and appreciative.
The folks at LAMAR Trailers are building me a trailer with a 5' tongue. In addition they are adding a couple of extra goodies to the trailer. And to top it off they are splitting the cost of my travel expenses running up and down the interstate. Needless to say, I'm most satisfied, and appreciative.
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