Over kill dump trailer

[Mud2Money]

Well I got lucky ish. My cousins husband and I were talking over Easter feast. I was ready to pull the trigger on a new tandem 10k axle gooseneck dump. He says I got one. Has anyone had one of these older big Tex trailers ? It’s got tandem dual 10ks 8x16 ‘ box. Added a tarp and doing new brakes in the rear then putting it into service. Anyone built custom ramps for a setup like this ?

 

[4570Man]

Those duel tandem dump trailers are expensive. It’s probably worth 15k. It also probably weighs 6500 pounds empty. Unless you legitimately need that trailer you’re probably better off with the smaller one.

 

[Mud2Money]

Purchased for 8k. I want to be able to haul around 5 yards and not be overloaded on the trailer. It’s for sure over kill but for the price I can’t justify a new one.

 

[Mud2Money]

And weighs in at 7140. My flatbed goose is 6300 so not much more. Tows beautiful behind my flatbed.

 

[Redlands Okie]

You did well on that purchase

 

[ovrszd]

Yes, very well. I rarely need one but would have been hard pressed to turn that deal down.

Best part is you can always get your money back if it doesn't work out.

I'd rather be "over" trailered than "under" trailered.

 

[4570Man]

I’ve kinda been looking for a bigger dump trailer for a dumpster and I’d prefer longer than that but I’d jump on that for 8k. A deckover trailer will be a challenge to build loading ramps for though.

 

[dodge man]

Nice buy at a great price.

 

[Hay Dude]

That has the signature 48” Big Tex “spread axle”. You got a good deal!

 

[Mud2Money]

Yeah I couldn’t pass this up. Both of my trailers are the same tire and axle setup. If it wasn’t for our fantastic gentle parcel shipping I’d have it on the road today. But who would have thought you could toss brake assemblies in a box with zero packing and they might get damaged.

Oh well I’ll take the rain day while I wait for my missing parts. Tarps welded on. 1 hub left to assemble. Made a power cord with sb175 “Anderson” connectors. Running a plug out the rear of my truck so I’ll never have to worry about a dead battery when dumping. I’ll probably make my own electric Jack motor as well .

I wanted a heavy spec dump trailer , not this heavy but it will certainly do and cost wise made the smart decision. I almost bought it just for the tires to swap onto my other trailer. They are load range G 14 ply commercial tires. I wanted a 16’ no less or longer to weasel into tight residential stuff. I was curious how the tandems would pivot on such a short trailer but with the commercial tires the tires actually skid and not fold. Matched up a new spare for it. Also setup to pull doubles.

 

[dodge man]

That’s the perfect trailer for my F150, you know as long as I leave it empty.

 

[Mud2Money]

Eh depends on who’s definition of looks fine you go by. Once upon a time in the younger years I used to severely overload trucks. My 2010 f150 with a little over 18k in scrap loaded didn’t tow bad at all surprisingly. Had a 7.3idi long block ,6.9idi short block ,3 Dana 60s in the bed alone. Now having my CDL A and realizing how many things can but shouldn’t go down the road. I like to be over truck and trailered if I can for my tasks. Most of the time I haul around 22k worth of trailer and equipment. The skid with the grapple and the bucket is a little over 14,600.

 

[QRTRHRS]

I used to have a somewhat similar Bri-Mar. I bought the Bri-Mar used in 2008 for 7200 and sold it around 2012 for 7000, so yes, you did well. I had thought about ramps but never got around to it. Due to the length, you might want to have some support under the center and maybe a means to tie the ramps together to further stabilize them.

 

[Mud2Money]

That’s a sweet setup. Eventually I’ll find a F550-F750 of my liking. I want the shortest wheel base I can find. It’s just a tow rig for me mainly. I have tons of under space on my flatbed trailer to add storage for work tools.

 

[ddbackhoe]

Well I got lucky ish. My cousins husband and I were talking over Easter feast. I was ready to pull the trigger on a new tandem 10k axle gooseneck dump. He says I got one. Has anyone had one of these older big Tex trailers ? It’s got tandem dual 10ks 8x16 ‘ box. Added a tarp and doing new brakes in the rear then putting it into service. Anyone built custom ramps for a setup like this ?

Nice trailer, might be cheaper and easier to to buy a et of ramps. aluminum so you can move them, probably 8’+ to get a decent load angle for the skid steer.

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[Hay Dude]

That’s a sweet setup. Eventually I’ll find a F550-F750 of my liking. I want the shortest wheel base I can find. It’s just a tow rig for me mainly. I have tons of under space on my flatbed trailer to add storage for work tools.

In some cases you can also tilt the dump trailer slightly to reduce break over angle.

The only thing about extremely short wheelbase truck is the ride is brutal, especially when empty. I have a somewhat short wheelbase truck and the ride can be punishing.

 

[Mud2Money]

I have a 12’ flatbed cab and chassis I tow with currently. The GN ball is actually about 1’ behind the center of rear axle. Still well between the rear spring mounts and hangers. It rides really nice it’s only 2wd but I have to be cautious at some sites. But dually trucks odly do well off road.

 

[ddbackhoe]

In some cases you can also tilt the dump trailer slightly to reduce break over angle.

Very true, however with an electric power-up/down pump you already have limited cycling. Why add to the load?

 

[nisaacs]

Very true, however with an electric power-up/down pump you already have limited cycling. Why add to the load?

I have two batteries in both my dumps, I can dump all day long. A few seconds up and down should be no problem even with one battery. If it is, then upgrade to a bigger/better battery. Thats what dump trailers do, they go up and down

 

[Hay Dude]

I have a 12’ flatbed cab and chassis I tow with currently. The GN ball is actually about 1’ behind the center of rear axle. Still well between the rear spring mounts and hangers. It rides really nice it’s only 2wd but I have to be cautious at some sites. But dually trucks odly do well off road.

They do? All mine have gotten worse traction wise than SRW.
They definitely are more stable.

Very true, however with an electric power-up/down pump you already have limited cycling. Why add to the load?

I guess I’m thinking I only load/unload 1-2 times per day and a slight tilt of the trailer is only a few seconds, so no biggie on battery drain, right?