Gooseneck dump trailer

[Hay Dude]

So I sold my 10ton dump truck and replacing with a 20k + gooseneck dump trailer.
Looking at 16' long, dual tandem, deck over, with 18-20" fold down sides. Possible that I could be buying a triple axle with single tires, but I don't love that front axle scrub.
Will be carrying round bales, dirt, stone, firewood and construction debris. Occasionally I will be hauling a skid steer, so I'll need the ramps.

Looked at several brands. Load Max, Load Trail, Appalachian, Big Tex, Bri Mar, PJ and BWise on the upper end.
I already have a Big Tex 30' dual tandem gooseneck. I like it a lot, but after 5 years, I am beginning to chase paint deterioration with the rattle can.

If they are all spec'd out with similar builds, similar deck heights, Dexter axles, and similar radial tires, it seems like the only mystery left is how it was welded, prepped and painted. Yes I realize welding quality is a factor, too, but is any one brand PAINTED significantly better than the other?

My Big Tex has been awesome. With a great paint job, it'd be even better.

Anyone have a brand of dump trailer that has held up well? They all look good new-anyone have one they'd highly recommend after 3-5 years of use?

 

[oliver1555]

Have you looked into 17.5 tires? A true truck tire with high capacity.
17.5" Trailer Wheels & Tires - PJ Trailers - YouTube

 

[RichM752]

I'm partial to Lamar.

Lamar 8x16' Triple Axle Gooseneck Deckover Dump 4' High Sides GDO961637 - YouTube

 

[Morning Wood]

I think all trailer paint jobs pretty much suck.
Be careful with the fold down sides. I have those and you really have to baby the interior or denting can cause spillage issues because the tolerances have to be pretty tight to make a good seal from the floor to the side. You also can’t control some operators even if you tell them ahead of time to be real careful loading

 

[nikerret]

The problem is most of them do powder coat. Powder coat is great, until it is compromised, then, it flakes off. You can’t repaint as the paint won’t bond to the powder coat and steel gap, always leaving the next place to flake.

I got mine done in automotive paint. Easily grinned off to be welded in and repainted. The hard part is finding a good company that still uses automotive paint.

 

[Barnbuilder]

I dont own one but looking at Midsota. Offer 10k axles with super singles and other nice options.

 

[4570Man]

I don’t know of there’s any advantage to the 17.5s for low mileage applications or not. I’d be inclined to keep my duels for lower ground pressure. My loaded 10 ton makes pretty bad ruts off road. There’s zero chance I’d have a 3 axel trailer. My tandom scrubs bad enough. If I could find a trailer with a single 20,000 pound axel I’d like to have that.

 

[Hay Dude]

Appalachian does primer & paint, but as of my last call to them, no folding sides.

 

[oliver1555]

I don’t know of there’s any advantage to the 17.5s for low mileage applications or not.

The advantage is running four single tires with the same or more capacity of 16” duals - 4,000# to 6000# capacity, depending on the tire. For example: Provider 235/75R17.5 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range J Taskmaster Tires and Wheels P35175
Plus, no rocks getting wedged between duals, flats are rare, lower replacement cost, and the list goes on. We switched to 17.5 tires on trailers in the oil patch and would never go back. Three axle trailers used for off road haven’t worked out well.

 

[Morning Wood]

My cam superline dump is painted.