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?

 

[Gordon Gould]

Added the trailer hitch option so I can bring the wood splitter along





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[Piston]

Looks good Gordon! I'm planning to do the exact same thing to tote along my new Splitter. I might need to steel your idea.

 

[ff1221]

That's a great idea with the hitch on the back for the splitter, gonna need to look into doing that!

Here is my Agro Trend, which is now Art's Way. Great little trailer that originally came so it could be hooked to tractor hydraulics but I converted to a power pack so I could use it behind the gator. These little trailers are so handy and great in the bush!

 

[TurtleCreekFarm]

I've almost bought the Woodland Mills Woodland trailer a couple of times. Any of these trailers is a great match for an ATV or subcompact. They will also work well behind a compact tractor. What has stopped me is that I would really like something with a payload capacity of 3000 to 4000#. It would be a better match for what I need to do, and for the pulling capacity of my tractor. Finding one with that capacity that is also street-legal (or could be made to be so) would be ideal. I'm still digging up options for that.

Have you ever found an on / off road trailer? I'm looking for something I can hook to my truck and go get a load of compost then connect it to my L3800 (without rear remotes) to dump / spread the compost over 3' wide raised beds in the garden.

 

[plowhog]

I ordered the Berkelman 2 ton model. Should have it soon. I'll post pictures once I get it.

I'm hoping to use the Massey 1758 tractor grapple to load the trailer, either with rounds or brush/slash. The trailer will then be towed/dumped by my Massey GC1710. Since the 1710 is only a SCUT, I think I will have to watch how much weight I put in the trailer-- but at first it will be used mostly on a flat level road so I'm expecting it to work OK.

 

[Gordon Gould]

Some of you might get a kick out of this post - how I load my dump trailer

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/welding/376061-todays-welding-time-post4707588.html#post4707588

gg

 

[ripHST]

Hello, Good thread.

I have a MUTS trailer from Canada. Excellent trailer.

Here's a video where I'm talking about it. Check out my other videos on assembling it, etc on my channel.

If you buy one from MUTS - Multi-Use Trailer System for your ATV, Quad and 4 Wheeler please mention my ProjectKing name to them. It helps my channel.

Let me know if you have any questions. (0:



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Ultimate ATV Trailer, MUTS! Pt1 Intro - YouTube

Hey ProjectKing.......you don't happen to know the height of the tongue when the MUTS is level, do you? I'm looking to get a draw bar for my UTV and I'm trying to figure out what I'll need for drop/rise. BTW.....I've watched your YouTube videos...very helpful, thanks. Anything new to add regarding your experience with this trailer? I'm hoping to get one soon.

 

[ProjectKing]

Hey ProjectKing.......you don't happen to know the height of the tongue when the MUTS is level, do you? I'm looking to get a draw bar for my UTV and I'm trying to figure out what I'll need for drop/rise. BTW.....I've watched your YouTube videos...very helpful, thanks. Anything new to add regarding your experience with this trailer? I'm hoping to get one soon.

Hello, I will measure it later today and post it. The trailer is excellent. It's perfect match of strength and lightweight. I really like it. I have a new L3301 that I have been using to load it with dirt. Trailer does great with a full load of dirt and floats over soft ground with the big tires.

You can see in the pics the trailer is a good size. It will hold a lot of dirt. Yet it is small enough to fit down ATV trails, etc. The front bucket on the L3301 is 60" wide for reference.

 

[ProjectKing]

Hey ProjectKing.......you don't happen to know the height of the tongue when the MUTS is level, do you? I'm looking to get a draw bar for my UTV and I'm trying to figure out what I'll need for drop/rise. BTW.....I've watched your YouTube videos...very helpful, thanks. Anything new to add regarding your experience with this trailer? I'm hoping to get one soon.

Hello, top of ball needs to be around 17 3/4" high to make trailer level. Let me know if you have more questions. If you order a trailer please mention my ProjectKing channel name.

 

[Piston]

I took Gordon's idea and welded up a trailer hitch on my box blade, mostly to tow a wood splitter, but I'm wondering about the dump trailer?
Do you think that there is cause for concern regarding tongue weight of a loaded dump trailer with the trailer ball mounted so far back?



Since these photos, I've added an 8" drop hitch to get the ball lower.