Recent content by eightytwenty

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    Loading issues on Dump Trailer

    Ask the loader operator (or the scale operator if they radio the loader) to have them center the load in the bed and ignore where the axels are. Your axles are behind center for a reason - for forward bias to eliminate wagging. The engineers that designed the trailer knew what they were doing...
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    Washout-proofing a ditch

    I just moved from my 1/2 mile gravel drive with a swamp halfway between the house and main road. Nothing like a U-shaped road (as seen from the side) to cause all sorts of erosion issues. It was a PITA, but over the years I got it under control. Went from 30-50 tons per year of new material to...
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    Anyone try to buy a trailer lately?

    Forgot to add.. sold my 6x10 deck-over dump (9996# gross) for just a couple bills less than I paid for it new. It was a 2014 but in spectacular condition (for a 7 year old, well loved and used, dump). Had some cash left over after buying the 18' above.
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    Anyone try to buy a trailer lately?

    Just bought a 2021 CAM 18' dual axel 9.9k# (GVW) auto transport -- dealer was selling them as fast as they could unload them and get the wheels on. Had a one week wait, but that was lucky. Paid sticker. Quite a bit higher than $2500... more like $4k.
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    Added rear hydraulics to BX2200

    The old posts stays alive. Been a long time lurker/learner.. now I have a question and need some guidance please! I am trying to add a rear remote to my BX2200 (2001) w/ LA211 loader. Primary use: hydraulic top link. I located a BX7322 Kit. Have that in hand. I took the parts list from...
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