fireemann
Bronze Member
Hey everyone. I’ve followed this site for years. I have got good ideas and information from people. Figure I would post one of my projects. If anyone has any insight or sees something I could improve on please let me know.
Dump Trailer build
- Thread starter fireemann
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Sodo
Elite Member
- Joined
- Apr 21, 2012
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- Cascade Mtns of WA state
- Tractor
- Kubota B-series & Mini Excavator
A used dump trailer was possibly the best $4000 I've spent in a long time.
It's done a phenomenal amount of work, and I can sell it for $4500.
Building one would be satisfying.
Not worth the work dollarwise, but definitely a satisfying project..
Here's a couple threads showing some dump trailer mods I've done.
Cut dump trailer coupler, weld on adjustable height coupler (w/pics): https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/welding/404633-cut-dump-trailer-coupler-weld.html
A short, dual axle trailer kinda needs a correct height ball hitch.
It helps a little if the hitch height is adjustable.
I'd prefer more height adjustment options than the unit I installed.
Spare tire on underside of DUMP trailer bed: https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/417490-spare-tire-underside-dump-trailer.html
I don't intend on using the spare often.
It's accessible enough, and perhaps less likely to get stolen.
Possibly can raise the bed if empty.
Welding a Side-mount jack onto dump trailer: https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/welding/393120-welding-side-mount-jack-onto.html
Save your tailgate!
And it's easier to hop over the tongue.
I really LIKE this mod!
It's done a phenomenal amount of work, and I can sell it for $4500.
Building one would be satisfying.
Not worth the work dollarwise, but definitely a satisfying project..
Here's a couple threads showing some dump trailer mods I've done.
Cut dump trailer coupler, weld on adjustable height coupler (w/pics): https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/welding/404633-cut-dump-trailer-coupler-weld.html
A short, dual axle trailer kinda needs a correct height ball hitch.
It helps a little if the hitch height is adjustable.
I'd prefer more height adjustment options than the unit I installed.
Spare tire on underside of DUMP trailer bed: https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/build-yourself/417490-spare-tire-underside-dump-trailer.html
I don't intend on using the spare often.
It's accessible enough, and perhaps less likely to get stolen.
Possibly can raise the bed if empty.
Welding a Side-mount jack onto dump trailer: https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/welding/393120-welding-side-mount-jack-onto.html
Save your tailgate!
And it's easier to hop over the tongue.
I really LIKE this mod!
metalbender
Veteran Member
Is your c channel up to the task?
Sodo
Elite Member
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- Cascade Mtns of WA state
- Tractor
- Kubota B-series & Mini Excavator
I see what you're saying.
Certainly for an empty trailer it is.
But for the case where the trailer was full - and had to be disconnected from the truck,,,, then maybe not.:shocked:
:thumbsup: Thanks for making me re-think that. :thumbsup:
I will add a 2" square tube from the jack, across to the other side C-channel.
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metalbender
Veteran Member
I was thinking the whole frame in general. The dump box on top will pivot at the rear of the existing frame. The forces induced will be sustantial.