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dump trailer
ugh, my back hurts
i was unloading manure out of my truck today with a pitch fork (after loading it in there with a bobcat (didnt realize how heavy it really was))
My back is now SCREAMING, buy a dump trailer. Done some research and im set on 14k rated, gooseneck dump trailer; probably 14' long. Any thoughts, comments, likes/dislikes??
i was unloading manure out of my truck today with a pitch fork (after loading it in there with a bobcat (didnt realize how heavy it really was))
My back is now SCREAMING, buy a dump trailer. Done some research and im set on 14k rated, gooseneck dump trailer; probably 14' long. Any thoughts, comments, likes/dislikes??
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Just out of curiosity; how do those work. I assume its Electric over hydraulic, (electric motor turns a hydraulic pump) but do you have to recharge the batteries every time you want to use it or what?
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our dump trailer is rated at 12,000lb gross with tandem axles and it uses a single electric over hyd. unit. I use a deep cycle battery and it will cycle 18-25 dumps depending on the loads before recharge. It will dump anything you can get in the trailer....
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I'm going to see if I can wire the trailer battery to charge off my pickup. It didn't come setup that way but can't see why it should be a problem. Also want to keep the breakaway switch charged from the truck too.
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I have a pickup bed trailer but I can't justify the cost of a true dump trailer. I bought one of the tailgate roller assemblies from the Local Pep Boys outlet. It has a manual roller that rolls up a mat spread in the bed before anything is loaded. It works reasonably well for up to about 1k. It's better than nothing but doesn't compare to a true hydraulic dump setup.
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Dump trailer
I have 2 dump trailers, one 12 ton and one 7 ton, both are H&H, I tow both with an 03 F350 single off the hitch. Both are 12 footers.
However, H&H have drop down tail gates, so your load ends up on the gate and in a muddy dump - 4x4 or not your stuck - well maybe you aren't but I am!
Look for barn doors, my next will have them.
However, H&H have drop down tail gates, so your load ends up on the gate and in a muddy dump - 4x4 or not your stuck - well maybe you aren't but I am!
Look for barn doors, my next will have them.
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