Dump Trailer build
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4570Man
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My ton truck tailgate is hinged at the top and bottom. I can hinge it at the top and dump out the bottom but most stuff gets stuck that way. 99.9 percent of the time I leave it flat or a notch above flat and dump over the top of it. With the chains vs a cable like a pickup tailgate I can hold it in any position I want. 
I liked the challenge of building it. So far I have less than 400$ in the whole project. I saved the dump hoist out of my truck and already had axles. I really like the ideas of the chains to have adjustments.
My down time I always like to tinker. Over the years I’ve worked at several farms and like the idea of building it myself. Worked beside many crafty farmers that have worked on and maintained their equipment. THe knowledge that these guys have had is amazing. These were the generation that built and started most of the factories in this area.
My down time I always like to tinker. Over the years I’ve worked at several farms and like the idea of building it myself. Worked beside many crafty farmers that have worked on and maintained their equipment. THe knowledge that these guys have had is amazing. These were the generation that built and started most of the factories in this area.
$400.00 is just shy of the price on this handy dandy trailer. I asked for a price last spring for it and the guy said $6,000.00, I dont want to spend over 3000 so I'm not quite there yet but I still like to have it for my UTV, just drive, sit, and push remote. I think it's hauling 1 yard in the video.
Ultratec ATV trailer with Hydraulic tipping & Polaris Ranger 57 - YouTube
Ultratec ATV trailer with Hydraulic tipping & Polaris Ranger 57 - YouTube
Gordon Gould
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Nice trailer build !!!
I can dump mine from the tractor seat. Tail gate hinges on both the top and bottom. The top can be released by hand so the tailgate folds down or there is a lever on the front of the trailer I tie a rope to. Pull it to unlatch the bottom of the tailgate so it swings on the top pins. I can also totally remove the tailgate. A couple pics - one shows the lever and the other the rod underneath to the bottom latch.
Here is a video from a few years ago dumping this load from the tractor seat.
TrailerDumping - YouTube
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I can dump mine from the tractor seat. Tail gate hinges on both the top and bottom. The top can be released by hand so the tailgate folds down or there is a lever on the front of the trailer I tie a rope to. Pull it to unlatch the bottom of the tailgate so it swings on the top pins. I can also totally remove the tailgate. A couple pics - one shows the lever and the other the rod underneath to the bottom latch.
Here is a video from a few years ago dumping this load from the tractor seat.
TrailerDumping - YouTube
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Almost looks like your making serious headway now. Are the sideboards removable and looks like tail gate is going to swing open top or bottom? Looking good so far but remember you have 3 million people watching you build this trailer, no pressure............
Gordon Gould
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That's a rugged trailer !! I like the way you did the side boards. Mine come on and off as one panel and can be a little awkward if I don't have help around.
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