True / False Big Tex

[mred]

Thanks for all of the information here it has helped greatly. But it is time to come to the experts again. I am looking for a trailer to carry my JD 2305 TLB occasionally. I don't ever seem to get the time to schedule a rental so I need my own. I found a dealer locally that sells Big Tex Trailers. I decided on a 60CH and was about ready to buy one. The Sunday before while doing the final research on the web I happened to notice in the specs 2" pine floor. The dealer told me the floor was Pressure Treated. It appears he was mistaken. Is this true ? No where can I find anything to tell me the dealer was telling me the truth. All the specs say 2" Pine. Trailers with treated pine say so.

 

[DOUBLEG]

I have a 60CH and I don't believe the floor is treated. I try to water proof it every year.

 

[mred]

Thanks, Do you store your 60CH indoors ?

 

[gotcha]

Thanks for all of the information here it has helped greatly. But it is time to come to the experts again. I am looking for a trailer to carry my JD 2305 TLB occasionally. I don't ever seem to get the time to schedule a rental so I need my own. I found a dealer locally that sells Big Tex Trailers. I decided on a 60CH and was about ready to buy one. The Sunday before while doing the final research on the web I happened to notice in the specs 2" pine floor. The dealer told me the floor was Pressure Treated. It appears he was mistaken. Is this true ? No where can I find anything to tell me the dealer was telling me the truth. All the specs say 2" Pine. Trailers with treated pine say so.

Your dealer is correct, they do come with PT decking. I just purchased one and every one in my dealers yard has PT decking, not just the 60CH. There is an error I believe or it could be that certain dealers just carry the PT decking, but like you my dealer said and it was. I have bought 4 trailers from my dealer in the past 8 months and they all have PT decking except for the 10K dump trailer which has a metal deck. Good luck.
The Gotcha Man

 

[gotcha]

Thanks, Do you store your 60CH indoors ?

NO and it is stored in your part of the country. You wouldn't happen to be buying in Tilton would you. If so say hi to Joe and Mike for me. The name is pegleg. That is where I purchase all my trailers and picking up another one the end of the week.
The Gotcha Man

 

[escavader]

My 60ch is pressure treated,it aint the best of grades of pt by looking at it.I also added some linseed oil to itto help protect it.My dealer accidently put the heavier tires on itso they match up with the axle ratings now.I store outside,and iam not exactly pleased with the finish on this trailer.It scratches easy ,and will rust quickly ,so you need to keep it touched up alot.Ido like the trailer however,it hauls easy and has good brakes,and lights.perfect for my tractor,and atvs.
ALAN

 

[gotcha]

My 60ch is pressure treated,it aint the best of grades of pt by looking at it.I also added some linseed oil to itto help protect it.My dealer accidently put the heavier tires on itso they match up with the axle ratings now.I store outside,and iam not exactly pleased with the finish on this trailer.It scratches easy ,and will rust quickly ,so you need to keep it touched up alot.Ido like the trailer however,it hauls easy and has good brakes,and lights.perfect for my tractor,and atvs.
ALAN

I find this is true with all trailers and truck dump bodies. It is one of the things I guess we have to accept. I hate the so called powder coated painted surfaces. Everything I own that has it has peeled off. I have a snow plow that has never been attached to the vehicle and it has started to peel off. It just takes a slight nick and away it goes. I agree with you regarding the grade of PT but I believe it will last for a good length of time. My only question regarding the decking is how does one change a board if it should be needed as the 2 ends have plates welded over the decking. One either has to have the plates cut off or cut the boards and install them in 2 pieces.
The Gotcha Man

 

[wushaw]

I find this is true with all trailers and truck dump bodies. It is one of the things I guess we have to accept. I hate the so called powder coated painted surfaces. Everything I own that has it has peeled off. I have a snow plow that has never been attached to the vehicle and it has started to peel off. It just takes a slight nick and away it goes. I agree with you regarding the grade of PT but I believe it will last for a good length of time. My only question regarding the decking is how does one change a board if it should be needed as the 2 ends have plates welded over the decking. One either has to have the plates cut off or cut the boards and install them in 2 pieces.
The Gotcha Man

The boards are a little shorter than the complete length just enough to slide it in on one end then slip it under the other lip before screwing it to the metal.

 

[gemini5362]

you can take the boards and cut them the right length to go in between the two plates the first group of boards you can angle them to get them started then just straighten them up and they will be in place. The last 2 or three get a 2x4 and put it about half way up the board underneath it. Lift up on the 2x4 while someone else is trying to get it under the plate. It is a lot of work but it will bend enough to get it under the plate.

 

[McRancher]

I don't think the boards are treated on my Big Tex either. I've had it for about 5 years and it gets parked outside. The floor is in pretty bad shape. A couple of boards are cracked, split, warped, you name it, but it's ok for hauling a load of hay, or lumber. You can get upgrades on the floor type you want, but they cost almost as much as the base trailer price. I will probably replace the floor with treated wood, but haven't decided yet. Some say that treated wood is corrosive and can damage the trailer metal.

I do like the trailer though. It pulls well.