Opinions On This Dump Trailer?

[npalen]

H&H Trailers | 4.5x8 Homeowner Dump - H&H Trailers - The Handyman Dump Trailer

Would be used primarily for lawn clippings, tree branches etc hauling a couple miles to the landmill. Occasional use for dirt, sand, rock etc.
Is the narrow wheel tread a concern.
Lists for $3,000. Would probably add sideboards and a roll-up tarp.

Would like to hear opinions. Thanks in advance.

 

[George2615]

Probably good for a lightweight homeowners use. Capacity is only 1960 lb. so kinda limited if you ever need to get a load of gravel, stone, dirt etc. which would probably overload it.

 

[3Ts]

Check your state law about brakes. Some states require brakes on trailers of this weight. I believe all states require brakes on trailers 3000# and over, some are 1500# and over. Check the dump angle, you'll need about 45* of angle for dumping and a little more would be better. (Note some of the bigger dump trailers are only arount 42*) Angle needed is dependent on the material, moisture content, etc. The 1960# payload will only give you about a half yard of dirt/gravel.

That trailer will not carry much, especially for the price. If it was me and all I could spend is the $3k, I would get a bigger flat bed trailer with removble sides. IMO, less than one yard can be shovelled quickly enough a dump is not needed. Above 3 yards I can see a dump trailer, the 1-3 yard is a gray transistion area and depends on a person's physical abilities.

 

[Peter 315]

Sure -Trac also makes one.Sure-Trac | Utility Dump Trailer | Sure-Trac I have a small woods man dump off road that I use around my house and also run it up the road on the tractor only.....

 

[npalen]

"Personal use trailers, in Kansas, are exempt from registration if the loaded trailer is 2,000 pounds or less. If the trailer weight exceeds 2,000 pounds, there is a registration fee of $24. Loads that weigh more than 8,000 pounds must pay a registration of $34. Registration is paid to the County Treasurer's Office in the county where the trailer owner resides."

I didn't realize the 2,000 pounds or less requirement for registration but I'm guessing 99% of the light utility trailers used here fall above that and are not registered/tagged. Perhaps some of them are registered but do not require a tag? Not sure.

Good point on the dump angle. Sometimes a light load is harder to slide off than a heavier load. I have a 1/4" UHMW liner on the bed of my existing 4'x8' dump trailer but even that can be a challenge with a "sticky" load. I rigged up an under the bed winch for dumping so can go as much as about 60 degrees so the load just about has to fall off. It is a basic tilt bed but the winch uses the pivot to pull the wheels up off the ground a couple feet for the dump angle. Just need to replace the trailer as its old and ugly. (like me)

My interest in the above light duty trailer is mainly for the weekly or more runs to the landfill with grass clippings, garden debris and/or leaves and still light enough to be moved around manually. Dumping is a big plus at the landfill especially on a hot humid smelly summer morning.

 

[npalen]

Sure -Trac also makes one.Sure-Trac | Utility Dump Trailer | Sure-Trac I have a small woods man dump off road that I use around my house and also run it up the road on the tractor only.....

That's interesting as its the same trailer as H&H listed in my first post above? Sure-Trac is made by Novae Corp of Elkhart ID as is the H&H brand. I'm guessing these light dump trailers are made in Mexico judging by the Spanish on the name plates.

Regarding trailer brakes:
Trailers | Kansas Highway Patrol, KS.

 

[4570Man]

A 3500 pound axle is going to be too light to do anything. Those little dump trailers are pretty common with a 5200 pound axel. There’s a select few with a single 7,000 pound axel which would be my preferred choice. Here’s a 5200 pound one listed for $3400.

 

[ruffdog]

A 3500 pound axle is going to be too light to do anything. Those little dump trailers are pretty common with a 5200 pound axel. There’s a select few with a single 7,000 pound axel which would be my preferred choice. Here’s a 5200 pound one listed for $3400. View attachment 684814

I agree. The full size wheels/tires would be a major plus as would be the full width. Being able to see the trailer in the side mirror sure helps backing up too.

 

[Peter 315]

Load Trail makes a nice trailer...But the price keeps going up and never stops here on TBN by the end of this thread you will be at a tri-axle gooseneck trailer........Details - Load Trail LLC

 

[4570Man]

Load Trail makes a nice trailer...But the price keeps going up and never stops here on TBN by the end of this thread you will be at a tri-axle gooseneck trailer........Details - Load Trail LLC

I started out wanting a single axel 7,000 pound to go behind my van to haul trash and ended up with this.

 

[Peter 315]

I started out wanting a single axel 7,000 pound to go behind my van to haul trash and ended up with this. View attachment 684815

Nice trailer, I just have my little off road trailer for sand and dirt etc.. I looked at dump trailers but have 4 now 2 flat 1 horse 1 small dump so the wife said no and I would only use it a couple of times a year so I just have material hauled in now when I need it....

 

[Rowdy Redneck]

I started out wanting a single axel 7,000 pound to go behind my van to haul trash and ended up with this. View attachment 684815

Is that a 14k? How do you like the van for towing? I don't see them used much.

 

[ruffdog]

A HD 7k single with tarp and slide in ramps.

221 Lamar Trailers 6X1 Dump Trailer - trailers - by dealer -...

 

[4570Man]

Is that a 14k? How do you like the van for towing? I don't see them used much.

It’s a 16k. The van is a 350 van but it’s a pretty beefed down 350. The axels and springs are lighter than you’d find on a 350 truck but the brakes and I think transmission are equal. I’ve not used it for any heavy loads but it does good with 7k or so. I didn’t buy the 16k trailer under the impression I could fill it to capacity and hook it behind the van. But garbage isn’t very heavy so there’s no need. I have a 3500, 5500, and 6500 dump truck so there’s no need for heavy towing behind the van but I can’t carry any tools in the truck so I needed to carry trash with the van.

 

[4570Man]

Nice trailer, I just have my little off road trailer for sand and dirt etc.. I looked at dump trailers but have 4 now 2 flat 1 horse 1 small dump so the wife said no and I would only use it a couple of times a year so I just have material hauled in now when I need it....

I’ve never let what I actually need get in the way. I don’t have a finance manager so..

 

[Peter 315]

I致e never let what I actually need get in the way. I don稚 have a finance manager so..

I don't have a finance manager I buy what I want to a certain extent but sometimes I will get carried away I dont need a dump trailer but would be handy but also in the way, Just like a grapple bucket I have a 4-1 bucket that works but a grapple would work better but for a grand or two I will make do...

 

[Johnkn]

H&H Trailers | 4.5x8 Homeowner Dump - H&H Trailers - The Handyman Dump Trailer

Would be used primarily for lawn clippings, tree branches etc hauling a couple miles to the landmill. Occasional use for dirt, sand, rock etc.
Is the narrow wheel tread a concern.
Lists for $3,000. Would probably add sideboards and a roll-up tarp.

Would like to hear opinions. Thanks in advance.

Buying a trailer like that only means it will be the trailer before you purchase your next dump trailer (in the not too distant future). Purchase 2x what you believe you need now and save yourself $$$. Good luck.

 

[4570Man]

I don't have a finance manager I buy what I want to a certain extent but sometimes I will get carried away I dont need a dump trailer but would be handy but also in the way, Just like a grapple bucket I have a 4-1 bucket that works but a grapple would work better but for a grand or two I will make do...

A truck is a far better value for hauling gravel or dirt. I’ve got about 4K in my truck and can haul 10 tons and I gave 8k for the trailer and it can haul about 6 tons. Plus the truck doesn’t need a tow vehicle and can move equipment I have about the same money in the truck and yellow trailer as I do the dump trailer.

 

[fried1765]

Buying a trailer like that only means it will be the trailer before you purchase your next dump trailer (in the not too distant future). Purchase 2x what you believe you need now and save yourself $$$. Good luck.

THIS is the best dump trailer advice you will get!
You asked for trailer buying advice......This is EXCELLENT advice!
Better yet......3X what you believe you need now!

 

[jaxs]

Buying a trailer like that only means it will be the trailer before you purchase your next dump trailer (in the not too distant future). Purchase 2x what you believe you need now and save yourself $$$. Good luck.

I couldn't say it better but will add that as trailers go,demand and resale is less than most trailers. IMO a 5x10 w/two 3500Lb axles and brakes is the lightest dump trailer in hiogh demand. New one's go for $4k and used for $3k+. Single axle dump want's to lift tongue while dumping or the slightest off center loaded. Faced with $3k max budget I'd opt for a homemade truck bed trailer and one of these and have over $2k left to buy other toys. Error | DNS Resolution | Northern Tool + Equipment