Off road dump trailer options

[Piston]

Here was the info on the 2ton.

 

[RickB]

Pic doesn't show much but it looks OK. If they can build big. Ones as pictured in the banner strip on top they probably can make a 700 lb version hold together. Agree fully with your thoughts on elec/hyd for your situation :thumbdown::thumbdown:

 

[number9L]

This is JUST what I need. I've been looking for a 1-ton pickup dump truck for a while and you can't touch a decent one for under $5+K around here. A dump truck would be nice, but then that's another vehicle to maintain and insure.

That little 2-ton trailer looks like the ticket. Where was that "delivered" price delivered to? The US?

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[Piston]

That was for Delivery to MA. I asked them if they have an 8' long model of the same trailer and M waiting to here back about it. I think I'll stick with the smaller one but interested in the price difference.
I also have an email out to Pronovost regarding they're smaller trailers. I believe they sell through dealers so if there is one nearby it could possibly save on some shipping costs.

 

[newbury]

Following with interest because I also feel the need for an off-road trailer.

With only a 2 ton capacity and two wheels how much advantage does one get with hydraulic dumping versus the extra cost?

I've mainly been following surplus military trailers such as:

which sold for $575 in Devens, Massachusetts April 6th, 2016 Surplus US ARMY Tank Automotive Command M105A2 Cargo Trailer in Devens, Massachusetts, United States (GovPlanet Item #79861)

I was figuring I could "dump" it by lifting the tongue with the FEL with an appropriate hitch on the FEL (probably a pintle).

 

[number9L]

I've got several milsurp trailers.

That's an M105-A2: VERY large and has air brakes (i.e. No brakes behind a tractor). They are HEAVY DUTY, have a landing gear that can handle the trailer loaded to the max and have parking brakes. Google Images for pics of them behind vehicles, dwarfs my wife's Yukon. IMO, $500 is WAY too much, I've had 4 of them in fresh rebuild condition and paid $250-300 ea for them.

An M105-A3 was the last gen of the 105's. They are nicer and have surge brakes which are really nice, as well as parking brakes. They do have a cheap and flimsy landing gear that needs used with caution.

An M101-A2 / A3 (often listed under the M116 chassis designation) is proper size for use behind a vehicle and has surge brakes, parking brakes and 8-lug wheels which are very common. The A1 version has no brakes.

If you are just using on flat ground, the 105 may be ok, but unless you have a BIG tractor its gonna be nose diving. On hills, I would not want one loaded down pushing my tractor.

IMO, the 101-A2 /A3 is just right behind normal cuts or farm tractors. They're like about like pulling a pickup truck bed behind you.

You will see people claim they are "dump able" but in fact they were not designed to dump, but to be easily replaceable sections in the field, so I've read. People do leverage the design of the trailer and dump with them.

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[crazyal]

If you get one I would love to know how well it works for you. Everything I've bought I've either had to beef up or it didn't really fit my needs (the model you are looking at has sides that are almost 3 1/2" feet high, that would be a lot of work loading firewood into it). My current small trailer is one I made but it doesn't dump and it's a little too small for my side by side/ tractor. Because I use it for firewood the high sided trailers are kind of not an option (plus they are easier to tip in the woods) but neither is low ground clearance. As for lights and wiring, I've always made heavy steel protections for them. I find the round lights fit inside a piece of heavy wall pipe nicely with expanded steel to protect the lens. I don't really have the time to make a new trailer but it's probably what I will do unless I see something that fits my needs and looks built to take abuse.

 

[bcp]

You will see people claim they are "dump able" but in fact they were not designed to dump, but to be easily replaceable sections in the field, so I've read. People do leverage the design of the trailer and dump with them.

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The M101 tongue is made to fold up for shipping.

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Bruce

 

[Piston]

The military trailer is a good idea as well, and I had thought about that in the past. Unfortunately, the last thing I need right now is another project.

 

[newbury]

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An M105-A3 was the last gen of the 105's. They are nicer and have surge brakes which are really nice, as well as parking brakes. They do have a cheap and flimsy landing gear that needs used with caution.

An M101-A2 / A3 (often listed under the M116 chassis designation) is proper size for use behind a vehicle and has surge brakes, parking brakes and 8-lug wheels which are very common. The A1 version has no brakes.

If you are just using on flat ground, the 105 may be ok, but unless you have a BIG tractor its gonna be nose diving. On hills, I would not want one loaded down pushing my tractor.
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The 105 is listed as having a capacity of 3,000 lbs. The 101 only about half that (based on the TM's I downloaded from Steel Soldier). The 105 has a cargo body 108" long, the 101A3 only 8" less at 100".

The FEL on my M4700 carries up to 2,000 lbs, what's a BIG tractor?