Off road dump trailer options

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T-Rex adjusts!

I had the dump box sitting to far back, and wasn't getting enough tonque weight, so I moved it forward. Piece of cake! You just raise the box all the way to vertical so that it sits on the ground, and then disconnect the two pivot pins and pull the trailer forward a bit. As you can see, the part that has the pivot pins on the undercarriage has two set bolts on the side, so you just loosen them and slide that part forward a bit, and then retighten. Then, using a similar procedure with their own set bolts, you slide the front crank tower and/or tongue jack forward as necessary by the same amount. (Or better still, just slide the whole inner square tube forward, which lengthens the trailer again.) Then, reconnect the box and lower it down again. Very versatile system, and you can make the trailer longer or shorter as you wish. So far, so good!

Haven't tried replacing the dump box with the logging-style side arms and tried that function out yet, but will keep you all posted. (See the first attached photo, showing the lower parts of the side arms, which I had on temporarily during assembly.) As I mentioned previously, it is unfortunate that you cannot leave these side arms attached when you install the dump box.

James

 

[Aquamoose]

Good reviews. Thank you!

 

[John_Mc]

Hey, Check -

Now that you have it in your hands, how hard would it be to add some sort of hitch to the rear so you can tow a log splitter behind it? I suggested that as an option to Woodland Mills. They were concerned that the hitch would get in the way of dumping the dump box. I'm wondering how much in the way it would be. I suppose it could be set up like a receiver hitch, and you could just remove the insert when you were dumping. (Sooner or later, I would probably forget to remove it, though.)

 

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Hey, Check - Now that you have it in your hands, how hard would it be to add some sort of hitch to the rear so you can tow a log splitter behind it? I suggested that as an option to Woodland Mills. They were concerned that the hitch would get in the way of dumping the dump box. I'm wondering how much in the way it would be. I suppose it could be set up like a receiver hitch, and you could just remove the insert when you were dumping. (Sooner or later, I would probably forget to remove it, though.)

Good question. I think it would be easy. One option is to insert some square tubing into that centre section that holds the dump box pinholes, in fact a normal 2" square tubing male section of receiver hitch might fit quite easily. Then, you could simply drill a hole for the hitch pin, which would be a minimal modification. Now, it would have to be fairly long, so it extends all the way underneath the box and out of back a bit, but I don't see that as a big problem because a wood splitter is not very heavy. And with this option of course, the receiver hitch with the ball on it would be easily removed the same way it is from a car truck. Or you could have two sets of holes, and simply turn it sideways and slide it in a little farther so that it does not interfere with the tailgate when you're dumping.

Another good option would be to simply weld something on to the bottom of the dump box, as a female end, and then you can slide your male end in whenever you need it.

This idea is beginning to appeal to me, because I saw the MUTS video which shows that you can get a hitch on the back of their trailer, and then even tow another MUTS! Or a log splitter, of course.

In any case, let me know what you decide to do, and then maybe I will copy you!

 

[John_Mc]

In any case, let me know what you decide to do, and then maybe I will copy you!

I don't own one of these trailers. Still debating between this and a CAM Woodsman (which is no longer made).

 

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Update on T-Rex: all 4 dust caps fel off the wheel hubs. Dealer is sending me more, and suggests I crimp them a bit to keep them on.

 

[Huskerfan]

The dr versa trailer pro version of this trailer includes the rear hitch. Should be easy to add to the t-rex. I've used it often to tow a log splitter.

 

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T-Rex adjusts!

I had the dump box sitting to far back, and wasn't getting enough tonque weight, so I moved it forward. Piece of cake! You just raise the box all the way to vertical so that it sits on the ground, and then disconnect the two pivot pins and pull the trailer forward a bit. As you can see, the part that has the pivot pins on the undercarriage has two set bolts on the side, so you just loosen them and slide that part forward a bit, and then retighten. Then, using a similar procedure with their own set bolts, you slide the front crank tower and/or tongue jack forward as necessary by the same amount. (Or better still, just slide the whole inner square tube forward, which lengthens the trailer again.) Then, reconnect the box and lower it down again. Very versatile system, and you can make the trailer longer or shorter as you wish. So far, so good!

Haven't tried replacing the dump box with the logging-style side arms and tried that function out yet, but will keep you all posted. (See the first attached photo, showing the lower parts of the side arms, which I had on temporarily during assembly.) As I mentioned previously, it is unfortunate that you cannot leave these side arms attached when you install the dump box.

James

Another little update on the T-Rex: See those pins that go on the dump box pivot? One fell off somewhere, and I noticed that the other one is too small, really. (Too much play.) Will have to get some with a larger diameter, and larger clips for the ends so they don't fall off so easily.

Used it for sand on the weekend. No problem carrying it! And it seems to track along nicely behind the ATV.

 

[avphile]

I have been looking for dump trailers as well and researched several brands but havent decided which one to go with. Ran across this one on youtube which looks like the size and build im looking for but not sure there are dealers in my area but will look into it.

Hauling boulders with our Case IH Maxxum 522 and off road dump trailer - YouTube

 

[rd_macgregor]

I'm looking for one of these trailers, too. Our suppliers in Canada are a bit different than in the US in that some US manufacturers aren't eager to ship to Canada...and the shipping and import fees tend to push up the price too much. There are several small trailer makers in Ontario, like Creekbank, that make nice little off-road trailers. I'm eyeing a 3-ton dumper with the floating axles, but I'd kind of like to have it with the battery-powered dump option so I can tow it with the truck, if needed.

Has anybody tried spray-in bed liner to help preserve the bed of a steel trailer?