Will a 14k dump trailer actually dump that much weight?

[RichM752]

i used to borrow a 9990lb gvw dump trailer. it had the single cylinder/non-scissor hoist. it would not dump 3 tons; i would have to help it with my tractor the first foot or two. it was beyond annoying.

i bought a new sure-trac 14k dumper with the telescopic ram at the front of the trailer like big dump trucks and trailers have. the quarry has overloaded me several times, and i have easily dumped 6.5 tons and 7.1 tons. that huge, front mounted ram will lift and dump anything

i would had bought the same, but need trailer to haul tractor.

 

[natedog75]

I have a 6x10 7k dump trailer. I do a lot of construction in subdivisions and need something compact. We built sides to take it up to 4 feet. My guys over loaded one time by taking aluminum windows and busting the glass out in the trailer and braking down the frames. It was a lot of glass. I also had some shingles in there along with other debris. I pulled across the scales at 18k+change. My truck and trailer weigh 9400lbs empty. I came in at 9k on the load. It dumped no problem.

I was severely overloaded and make every effort not to let that happen.

I do have a cable running to the battery on the dump that charges it off the truck. I also keep the trailer on a maintainer while it is parked. It is used often so I don’t have battery problems.

This is a trailer made locally. It has a single cylinder. No scissor lift. Not the best made trailer but it was cheap and has severed it purpose well. I am actually thinking about moving to roll off dumpsters due to having multiple jobs going at the same time and being concerned with theft. But that is an expensive endeavor to get into. I could buy several dump trailers for what I would pay to get setup with that.

Things to consider with a dump trailer:

Look at the tool box on the front. It is nice to have plugs to connect electrical and controller components to with our having to open the box. My box is just a box with a lid very basic. It works but isn’t convenient.

Look at tie downs. You will want some inside the box as well as outside.

Think about how you will tarp. It is a must with dump trailers. No worse day than sitting o. The side of the road explaining to your agent how you put a 2x4/rock through somebody else’s windshield. (Hasn’t happen to me yet thank the Lord)

The jack is very important on a dump trailer. You will want a drop leg. The loads get heavy and if you have to disconnect with a load In The box you want a jack rated for the weight.

Door options are a big thing. Don’t forget to tie them back when you dump. I just have barn doors. Sometimes I wish I had a spreader gate but a piece of plywood strapped to the back will work in a pinch.

You will use it for more things than you thought. And there are times you wonder why you lived without it much like a FEL.

 

[some zilch]

i put my tractor right in the trailer. the cylinder is completley outside the box, unlike some bigger dump trucks and trailers. there is no "indent"

 

[DanHen]

i used to borrow a 9990lb gvw dump trailer. it had the single cylinder/non-scissor hoist. it would not dump 3 tons; i would have to help it with my tractor the first foot or two. it was beyond annoying.

i bought a new sure-trac 14k dumper with the telescopic ram at the front of the trailer like big dump trucks and trailers have. the quarry has overloaded me several times, and i have easily dumped 6.5 tons and 7.1 tons. that huge, front mounted ram will lift and dump anything

I have the same Sure Trac and the same results. Worth a couple hundred extra bucks for the telescopic ram.

My buddies BIL bought the 14’ scissor lift and had to hand shovel quiet a bit before it would dump. (I ended up finishing the driveway gravel job)

 

[KY Gun Geek]

Several people have mentioned the problem of front heavy loads. Paint a mark on the body AND write "load centre" under it. This is done mainly on trucks that require off-centre loading to get the correct axle loads, but should work with your trailers. The loader driver can't ignore it with out trouble.

Why would I write "load centre" on my trailer? What the heck is that? EVERYBODY in Kentucky would ignore that :stirthepot: I do agree that load distribution matters when you are pushing the limits. The box on my trailer is big, so it is easy to get stuff in the wrong place.

My 14k (Gatormade 16' - 2 7k axles) struggles over about 9k, and I agree - keep it to 10k of payload to stay legal and safe. I have overloaded just a couple times and didn't like the way the trailer or the truck behaved.

I use my trailer mostly for horse stall muck which is very light compared to dense dirt or gravel, but as stated above, once you have a trailer, you will come up with lots of reasons to use it. If I didn't plan on hauling fluffy stuff, I would get a smaller box to manage the load a bit better.