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Kent B
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I have one of these (similar) from Harbor Freight that I pull behind my riding mower. It isn't a dump trailer but for the price I suppose one could modify it to do such a task.
It is rated for highway use but it is very small and light.
The most recent job I used it for is a chemical sprayer tank(50 gal.) from TSC with a custom made spray rig to treat the lawn for fleas. Mine had sides and a tail gate which is not in use at this time.
I also use the wand that came with the tank to get to places that I can't drive over.
I have one of these (similar) from Harbor Freight that I pull behind my riding mower. It isn't a dump trailer but for the price I suppose one could modify it to do such a task.
It is rated for highway use but it is very small and light.
The most recent job I used it for is a chemical sprayer tank(50 gal.) from TSC with a custom made spray rig to treat the lawn for fleas. Mine had sides and a tail gate which is not in use at this time.
I also use the wand that came with the tank to get to places that I can't drive over.
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That top one is EXACTLY what I am looking for. It looks impressive. It has the dump angle I want, the right size, hydraulic dump. I am seriously considering picking one of those up. I could MAYBE have one made myself for that money, but I doubt it. Thanks for that link, good find!
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The 503 is a very nice trailer. I almost bought one at auction, but it went too high for me. Pronovost makes high quality, pro grade stuff. The KK is pretty nice too, about the same size as the Prono. IIRC the KK is made in Canada by one of the main implement manufacturers here (not prono but another manufacturer), but I cant remember where I read it to list who it was.
Youre not thinking of these trailers are you? MUTS - Multi-Use Trailer System for your ATV, Quad and 4 Wheeler - Tandem I notice that DR is selling something similar and if I know DR its very likely that they simply ripped off MUTS design.
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The 503 is a very nice trailer. I almost bought one at auction, but it went too high for me. Pronovost makes high quality, pro grade stuff. The KK is pretty nice too, about the same size as the Prono. IIRC the KK is made in Canada by one of the main implement manufacturers here (not prono but another manufacturer), but I cant remember where I read it to list who it was.
Youre not thinking of these trailers are you? MUTS - Multi-Use Trailer System for your ATV, Quad and 4 Wheeler - Tandem I notice that DR is selling something similar and if I know DR its very likely that they simply ripped off MUTS design.
Similar. That's pretty nice. Except the one I remember had hydraulic dump and think the bed set a little different. It definitely had the taper bottom like this one. I'm pretty sure it was not a MUTS trailer though.
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I like all of these. But, for considerably less a modified CMI trailer is still the best deal. Short of some super heavy duty users, it would meet most anyone's needs connected to a GT. I think I have about $500 in mine: trailer, hydraulic cylinder, hoses, green paint, etc. Sure I'd like one of the $2000 trailers. But, I also like to keep $1500 in my pocket!
That is a nice looking cart if you have the hydraulic hookup for it.
I use a cart often but mostly for sticks and leaves so I do not really need the cylinder.
I have a backhoe so I can use it for really heavy stuff.
The old JD Gators and several of the UTV's have dump beds.
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Everyone has different needs for sure.
Currently, the only machinery I have is my X740 and 18 cart. I use my trailer more than anything. I have so much to move with it over the next few years that the hydraulic dump would save me hours and hours of time. I also use my cart to haul material from one end of the property to the other unused side where we dump yard waste. It's covering 7 acres one way, so a good cart is essential! When I get to the other end, I just got comfortable in the seat, then I have to get off and mess with the cart.
Likely can't afford it this year, hopefully this guy will still be around next year.
Currently, the only machinery I have is my X740 and 18 cart. I use my trailer more than anything. I have so much to move with it over the next few years that the hydraulic dump would save me hours and hours of time. I also use my cart to haul material from one end of the property to the other unused side where we dump yard waste. It's covering 7 acres one way, so a good cart is essential! When I get to the other end, I just got comfortable in the seat, then I have to get off and mess with the cart.
Likely can't afford it this year, hopefully this guy will still be around next year.
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If you don't have hydraulics on your GT, you can put a electric actuated cylinder under the CMI cart just as easily as a hydraulic cylinder. I think one of these would work quite well for loads of about 500 lbs or so:
Wel-Bilt Linear Actuator — 12 Volt, 7 7/8in. stroke | Electric Actuators| Northern Tool + Equipment
And there are high lift capacity units of similar design out there too. One can also get an electric over hydraulic kit for about $600 that will lift several thousand lbs.
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The downside is that electric over hydraulic can be quite taxing on the very small electrical system of a riding mower. I think the X700 series would have no issues since they have a true alternator, most with a 40 amp output. Riding mowers simply have the magneto producing maybe 10 amps. About 4 years ago when I lived in a different Province, my old neighbor at the time had a small electric over hydraulic dump trailer for his riding mower. He had run cables from the battery to the rear of the tractor with a connector so he could hook up quickly. He told me he always had issues with the tractor battery dying after a few hours of constant work. Lots of dumps put a strain on the very small battery and the already weak charging system. Obviously most people won't be dumping constantly for hours on end, but it is something to think about.
Makes me glad I bought an X7. I have an electrical system strong enough to handle anything I want to do, and the hydraulic system can be used for things like these carts. Now I just need to run outlets to the rear of my X740 and fabricate some kind of metal mounting plate for couplers. It never ends with these machines, keep the $ a secret from the wife!