Lawn Vac Trailer Details

[JackIL]

Pivot location is lower and further back than on original CM trailer.

 

[JackIL]

Hydraulic cylinder is 3 inch bore by 16 inch stroke. Attaching lugs on bed and trailer frame were added. In addition the 2 square tubes under the bed were added for strength. The main tongue tube and the supports on each side of it that connect to the frame were added.

 

[JackIL]

Another view of the hydraulic cylinder and its connections.

 

[JackIL]

Rear door removed for dumping. Note the 2 small clips that hold the door in place at the top.

 

[JackIL]

Door clips partially inserted. These are the original Country Manufacturing design. They really work slick.

 

[JackIL]

Door Clips in place.

 

[JackIL]

Rear View. Wheels were moved out to increase sidehill stability. Overall width across tires is 44 inches.

 

[JackIL]

Quick attach / detatch Trac-Vac Boot.

 

[JackIL]

Left side view.

 

[Carl_NH]

Jack,

I reviewed your posts with interest since I have an old JD pull trailer that I want to make a vac system onto it with a framework like yours. I don't think I want oto get as elaborate as yours though.

I have a 18HP hydro Cub Cadet lawn tractor that will easily pull this setup, what I need is the vacuum unit and hoses to rig to the rear of the tractor then the trailer to this bit much like your pics show.

Did you buy the parts separate? I just need a vacuum system and about 30' of piping then fabricate from that point..

I have looked at Cyclone Rake, TracVac etc for this but they are running about $1200-1800 for a 40 CuFT unit.

I like what you have done and need to do something before the leaves fall soon.

Thanks

Carl