Transport of Equipment in Dump Trailers

[Dougster]

The way things change and the interpretations, I could be wrong on lengths. I will tell you that the part about flagging over four feet sticking out is in the regs. It's late so I won't go dig up the part okay? I do see steel sticking out beyond the trailer on occasion. In fact, one day I saw this driver hauling rebar which was flexing up and down. Some of the other drivers in the area did question this driver who said that they haul it like that all the time. Years ago, I regularly hauled steel beams out of Bethlehem, PA that stuck way out. I just clamped on my auxillary lamps and went with it as did many others. Within certain constraints, we had blanket overlength permits. I am going to have to start chatting with the equipment haulers to see what their take is on this.

Well, another day of trailer shopping (yesterday) and I got a couple more opinions. I think you and Scott may be talking two different things... flagging requirements vs. heavy vehicle tie-down rules (or is it really the same thing?). For what it's worth (maybe not much) the trailer folks I talked with yesterday in MA and RI both said they thought my backhoe could legally protrude up to 4 feet if properly flagged. Then in the next breath, they completely dissed my idea of transporting the ~7,350 lb, 21-ft long red beast on anything but a proper equipment trailer. Some salesmen have no sense of adventure!

I wouldn't worry about this issue much more. Gotta make a few last calls this morning regarding a certain 18-ft dump trailer that may be available without a wait, but it looks like I'll be going with a shorter trailer... one too short to haul around the red beast. Time is working against me here... and I will admit that a smaller, second trailer (provided the neighbors don't complain) will have some operational advantages. For now, it looks like the 20-ft equipment trailer stays put.

Dougster

 

[MrJimi]

Have you looked at the trailers we have down south ? I have looked and I think they are made well with good prices and they are used by lots of people around here with good results, it might be worth a quick trip down here and if you do decide to come and get one I think you would be happy
Take a look at their products and I do NOT work for them at all
All Pro Trailers: Buy Dump Trailers in Jacksonville, FL.
eBay Store - CARGO: DUMP, car hauler, dump trailer
just think, 2 drivers and 2 days and you have it

Jim

 

[Dougster]

Have you looked at the trailers we have down south ? I have looked and I think they are made well with good prices and they are used by lots of people around here with good results, it might be worth a quick trip down here and if you do decide to come and get one I think you would be happy. Take a look at their products and I do NOT work for them at all
All Pro Trailers: Buy Dump Trailers in Jacksonville, FL.
eBay Store - CARGO: DUMP, car hauler, dump trailer
just think, 2 drivers and 2 days and you have it
Jim

Hi Jim - I'm glad you folks down South... paticularly in Florida and Texas... realize how well you've got it when it comes to buying trailers... ANY trailer! Your prices are unbelievably low compared with what we must pay up here. But take a look at those crazy transport cost quotes and you are right up to what they cost in New England. Your selection is often way better... but the total delivered cost to New England ends up about the same... sometimes even higher!

I kinda learned my lesson about buying trailers far away and sight unseen for pickup on my equipment trailer. To make a long story short, my $2,200 bargain became a $3,100 nightmare... and that doesn't include my time or wear & tear on my truck. Local price for the same trailer? $3,195. Apply my ability to depreciate or business expense the actual cost of the trailer... and I came out a big net loser. Hence... no more buying trailers (or anything else) for pickup more than a "same day's drive" away.

Dougster

 

[MrJimi]

Gee Dougster, Florida ain't that far away and its nice here. LOL
We used to drive from here (32065) to Biddeford, Maine in 22 hours 2 drivers and there
I cannot tell you the specifics about their trailer but they are made good and I do not expect you to take my word for that either.
I looked at those real hard before I bought my 25 foot deck-over for $1,500 used, it needs paint and 2 tail lites and thats it
its a 1999 built at end of year and I happy
A gallon of Rust O leum works wonders
and I agree with the dealer down the street incase of a problem

 

[Dougster]

Gee Dougster, Florida ain't that far away and its nice here. LOL We used to drive from here (32065) to Biddeford, Maine in 22 hours 2 drivers and there. I cannot tell you the specifics about their trailer but they are made good and I do not expect you to take my word for that either. I looked at those real hard before I bought my 25 foot deck-over for $1,500 used, it needs paint and 2 tail lites and thats it. its a 1999 built at end of year and I happy. A gallon of Rust O leum works wonders and I agree with the dealer down the street incase of a problem

Hi Jim - I hear you loud and clear... but you must take into account that I would have to do this alone (kids are gone and girlfriend works) and I am not a great long distance driver. Never have been. Even in my younger years, I could never drive more than about 300-400 miles per day depending on route & traffic. My last job involved a lot of travel... and I would need to stop every hour to hour and a quarter for a break. For whatever reason, long distance driving is just not my thing.

But then add to that the business tax treatment issues and suddenly any possible savings goes away. It's really as simple as that.

Dougster

 

[workinallthetime]

104 in the shade with 98% humidity makes for a warm day !!!
dirt work is almost year round except for close to holidays and when we do get snow you can make 250.00 per parking lot to clear and sand it, im talking real small parking lots. this place stops when it snows 8 inches or more.
tornado, wooohooo nothing like a late night huddle unde the stairs with the calming sounds of the tornado siren going off every 30 minutes,lol. the last big F5 tornado that went through here sucked one of our sky lights out and deposited up the hill a bit, destroyed other homes and towns. I have a actual address on tornado alley i think. as they say round these parts "aint scared", i live in a really small valley so im pretty safe, however the houses up on top of the hill behind me are in a bad place. just think of all the work i could get someday cleaning up, think i better get a dump trailer or a dump something as soon as i can make the bank to buy one.
this week was supose to be a money maker but it has rained non stop since monday which really screws me up.
have fun and next winter mow some snow for me,lol

 

[Dougster]

104 in the shade with 98% humidity makes for a warm day !!! dirt work is almost year round except for close to holidays and when we do get snow you can make 250.00 per parking lot to clear and sand it, im talking real small parking lots. this place stops when it snows 8 inches or more. tornado, wooohooo nothing like a late night huddle unde the stairs with the calming sounds of the tornado siren going off every 30 minutes,lol. the last big F5 tornado that went through here sucked one of our sky lights out and deposited up the hill a bit, destroyed other homes and towns. I have a actual address on tornado alley i think. as they say round these parts "aint scared", i live in a really small valley so im pretty safe, however the houses up on top of the hill behind me are in a bad place. just think of all the work i could get someday cleaning up, think i better get a dump trailer or a dump something as soon as i can make the bank to buy one. this week was supose to be a money maker but it has rained non stop since monday which really screws me up. have fun and next winter mow some snow for me,lol

Well Brother Dan, if you didn't have to own one of those costly YUPPIE orange TLBs, you'd already have enough for a decent dump trailer! Maybe even two!!!

But you are right. Don't know so much about tornadoes, but hurricane cleanups can be very profitable. If New England gets hit this season with just one hurricane... large, medium or small... I figure that all my equipment will be paid for in 4 to 6 weeks. Pretty amazing, huh? Our New England trees are that weak and overgrown.

Soaking rain is hampering me here too. Massachusetts had near record rainfall in April and it seems May is going to be that way too. Once again, I had my spring plans... but God has his. I'm a good two weeks (minimum) behind schedule and no end in sight to mud season.

Dougster

 

[LarryRB]

according to Hartford NBC station, we have over 3/4 of the yearly total already and there just isn't any decent weather to be had yet,..,. One day cloudy and 54, next two, rain, and so it goes,, I've dug for a footing and foundation at a neighbor who is right on the reservoir,, Turns to soup immediately. I am getting ready to dig it again fourth time,. The property owner will only deal with one guy who comes Saturday and Sunday afternoons,. I've explained till the cows come home,. This guy is destroying your long term project, (house addition) You cannot do a few hours on the weekend and expect the holes to stay dry, waiting for weekend slow poke to make the footings ready for cement... It's not apoint of, charge them again and again for repetitious digging, it's a matter of staying there and getting it done,

 

[Dougster]

according to Hartford NBC station, we have over 3/4 of the yearly total already and there just isn't any decent weather to be had yet,..,. One day cloudy and 54, next two, rain, and so it goes,, I've dug for a footing and foundation at a neighbor who is right on the reservoir,, Turns to soup immediately. I am getting ready to dig it again fourth time,. The property owner will only deal with one guy who comes Saturday and Sunday afternoons,. I've explained till the cows come home,. This guy is destroying your long term project, (house addition) You cannot do a few hours on the weekend and expect the holes to stay dry, waiting for weekend slow poke to make the footings ready for cement... It's not apoint of, charge them again and again for repetitious digging, it's a matter of staying there and getting it done,

Funny, isn't it? God didn't give me any snow to plow... so I had a very bad (dirt poor) winter season. And now he is doing his best to destroy my spring dirt moving season as well!

I'm just sorry you have to live so close to be feeling the side effects from this little joke God is playing on me.

Dougster

 

[LarryRB]

we're probably 60 miles apart or so. amazing what the difference does in weather patterns. We usually get a good amount of snow,. 74 air miles from the sound or ocean waters to you who live elsewhere but faithfully read this forum, and we are at 1000-1200 ft above mean sea level.. This year I can't remember how much snow we got as it was few and far between... When you have the big move, then call, I'll come with my tractor and together we'll knock it out