Your towing rigs and trailers

[Hay Dude]

I’m waiting for PJ to start building heavier DODs again and Im ordering. Looks like I gotta wait till July

 

[Hay Dude]

I just picked up a new to me dump trailer. I致e never been a fan of these but I needed one to haul trash. I just got it yesterday but so far I知 liking the lower load height and I think it would be cool to hook on my excavator blade to pull around and load.

Nice! :thumbsup:

 

[4570Man]

I’m waiting for PJ to start building heavier DODs again and Im ordering. Looks like I gotta wait till July

I didn’t want to wait several months I wanted one now. A local dealer had a new 14k on the lot but I found this 5 month old 16k for sale for the same money.

 

[Blue Mule]

I bought a 8.5x24' enclosed trailer with twin 5,200 lb. axles back in the fall. I like it because it's a swiss army knife. I can haul my tractor in it when I need to go do a job. I can haul my UTV and son's ATV in it when we go ride. I can set it up to camp out of it. I can help a friend or family member who's stranded on the road with a broken down vehicle. I can haul lumber in it regardless of weather. It's like a do-all trailer and I love it.

 

[PapeCAT]

Here is my Diamond C Fmax210SS with Alcoa 17.5 wheels that I added. Latest load and weight slip pictured. Empty weight on the 25' trailer was right at 6k with the stock steel wheels. I originally wanted the wider beamed FMAX208, which would have hauled this 545D, but the price was barely higher to go with the 10K axles vs. 8K. The hutch suspension is a definite upgrade and not available on the FMAX208 as well. Biggest issue I've had is the headlights tend to creep up and blind people when loaded vs. empty. with 3K pin weight and not even on the overloads, I did get flashed once. I tried timbrens but the ride was no bueno. Airbags might not be any better ride-wise. Might have to aim the lights down or lower the front end a couple inches somehow or with F250 coils or something. Part or all of my problem might be that it has the "camper package" with uprated front severe duty springs. Even with most behemoth campers, at best the CG is directly over the rear axle. So extra front spring not needed unless you have a plow or maybe a huge winch bumper.

Also a picture of my old rig(s). I only hauled that 110TLB once on that 18' trailer but it did ok. The wheels were alcoa classic 16" and tires G614 14 ply 110 PSI 3750 lb rating.

I do have a Class A CDL here in CA. However I am researching how "grey area" risky / attn getting with DOT it would be to haul the 545D up to my father's ranch in Washington to redo his pvt. driveway/easement.

 

[nisaacs]

Nice trailers and truck. I looked a long time at the FMAX210SS but really wanted the wide frame of the FMAX208. My last 102"x25' had the narrow dually frame with 8k axles and I always felt like it was top heavy, with a good load of hay. The tires were way inboard of the deck. I will post a picture when it comes in.

 

[BigBlue1]

Nice setup there. I like how the white trailer looks with the white truck. Don't see that color often.

Rob

 

[2017JD1025r]

Nice setup there. I like how the white trailer looks with the white truck. Don't see that color often.

Rob

Haha. I was thinking the same thing.

I'm not a fan of white vehicles but hooked to the white trailer really brings it all together

 

[4570Man]

Here is my Diamond C Fmax210SS with Alcoa 17.5 wheels that I added. Latest load and weight slip pictured. Empty weight on the 25' trailer was right at 6k with the stock steel wheels. I originally wanted the wider beamed FMAX208, which would have hauled this 545D, but the price was barely higher to go with the 10K axles vs. 8K. The hutch suspension is a definite upgrade and not available on the FMAX208 as well. Biggest issue I've had is the headlights tend to creep up and blind people when loaded vs. empty. with 3K pin weight and not even on the overloads, I did get flashed once. I tried timbrens but the ride was no bueno. Airbags might not be any better ride-wise. Might have to aim the lights down or lower the front end a couple inches somehow or with F250 coils or something. Part or all of my problem might be that it has the "camper package" with uprated front severe duty springs. Even with most behemoth campers, at best the CG is directly over the rear axle. So extra front spring not needed unless you have a plow or maybe a huge winch bumper.

Also a picture of my old rig(s). I only hauled that 110TLB once on that 18' trailer but it did ok. The wheels were alcoa classic 16" and tires G614 14 ply 110 PSI 3750 lb rating.

I do have a Class A CDL here in CA. However I am researching how "grey area" risky / attn getting with DOT it would be to haul the 545D up to my father's ranch in Washington to redo his pvt. driveway/easement.

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I like the tongue on that trailer. That’s the heaviest 10 ton trailer hitch I’ve seen.

 

[nisaacs]

I like the tongue on that trailer. That’s the heaviest 10 ton trailer hitch I’ve seen.

That's exclusive to D/C, the Fleetneck. They also use an engineered beam main frame (14"-18" depends on GVW) with built in arch like a semi trailer. Here is a close up of the gooseneck and note the arch on the full length pic.

 

[2017JD1025r]

That's exclusive to D/C, the Fleetneck. They also use an engineered beam main frame (14"-18" depends on GVW) with built in arch like a semi trailer. Here is a close up of the gooseneck and note the arch on the full length pic.

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Watched a few reviews explaining those exact details. They seem to be a well built version of a well built trailer

 

[4570Man]

I put my mini x in my dump trailer. It worked but not good. It’s too heavy on the hitch. It might be better with the boom forward. But I couldn’t swing in the trailer and I didn’t want to take it out to turn around. Also the ramps are a pain to use and chaining down is harder than it has to be. The conclusion is my equipment trailers are way better for hauling equipment.

 

[Hay Dude]

I put my mini x in my dump trailer. It worked but not good. It’s too heavy on the hitch. It might be better with the boom forward. But I couldn’t swing in the trailer and I didn’t want to take it out to turn around. Also the ramps are a pain to use and chaining down is harder than it has to be. The conclusion is my equipment trailers are way better for hauling equipment. View attachment 685320

Did you opt for the longer 8’ ramps?

 

[4570Man]

Did you opt for the longer 8’ ramps?

I think they’re 6’. But weight was the bigger problem over length. The angle wasn’t that bad but they’re a pain to drag out and set into place.

 

[nisaacs]

I think they’re 6’. But weight was the bigger problem over length. The angle wasn’t that bad but they’re a pain to drag out and set into place.

I agree. I haul my Bobcat loader and Tractor/loader/chipper with my dump all the time, I need the combo. There is no room in the bed once the equipment is loaded, you have to crawl around on precarious objects, getting in and out of the operators station, crawl over the 3.5' sides Etc. And yes the ramps are heavy/awkward. I have been looking at some aluminum ones.

 

[Hay Dude]

I agree. I haul my Bobcat loader and Tractor/loader/chipper with my dump all the time, I need the combo. There is no room in the bed once the equipment is loaded, you have to crawl around on precarious objects, getting in and out of the operators station, crawl over the 3.5' sides Etc. And yes the ramps are heavy/awkward. I have been looking at some aluminum ones.

BUT are the aluminum ramps up to the task of a 12k mini-ex?

 

[nisaacs]

BUT are the aluminum ramps up to the task of a 12k mini-ex?

I don't have a 12k mini

But yes they are out there.

Aluminum Equipment Loading Ramp (Pair of 2)

 

[4570Man]

BUT are the aluminum ramps up to the task of a 12k mini-ex?

Mine is about 9500 pound not 12. I’m sure you can get aluminum ramps to handle the load but I highly doubt they’re going to fit the included holder so then they’re just kicking around loose. Edit here is a set that’s rated for the load and claims to fit most ramp pockets. But $600 is a steep price to fix something that’s not broke.

 

[Hay Dude]

Did you tilt your dump trailer a little when loading mini x?

 

[DavesTractor]

I also have a mini-ex, specifically a Yanmar Vio55. Steep ramps feel uncomfortable, but they load ok. I have tilted the trailer some to lessen the ramp angle when loading into a dump trailer. The problem I have had in a dump trailer or any short trailer is that I can't put the weight in the correct spot. Too much tongue weight, or too much rear bias. And you simply can't tow safely if you have too much weight rearward, it's a good way to get in a wreck. Come to think about it, I've never had this current excavator in a dump trailer, but have done some 7500 lb machines. That still wasn't ideal in a 14' trailer.

We sell trailers and everyone wants that one perfect trailer that is a dump trailer, an equipment trailer, and a car hauler. I do too, but it doesn't exist, or at least not without a bunch of compromises. You have a little more flexibility if you are pulling with an F450-F550 size as you can load the tongue up much heavier and get away with it.