How awesome is it to have a dump bed in your truck??

[4570Man]

My gravel pits will load, and so far no matter what I tell them, they over load. I usually ask for 7K and get 8K or more. So I started asking for 6K and still get 8K.

The benefit of the trailer is that you can still use the bed in the truck. I don't load materials, but if you need tools and such, it's nice to have.

They can load my big truck to spot on what I wanted. They have a hard time with the little truck. I have to get out and watch it and motion them when to stop it.

 

[Bigkrank]

All the loaders here have scales on them. Usually get within a few hundred pounds or so.

 

[NPurdy1112]

They can load my big truck to spot on what I wanted. They have a hard time with the little truck. I have to get out and watch it and motion them when to stop it.

No one is allowed out of their vehicle at the local quarry. Their safety sign is the size of a small billboard!

All the loaders here have scales on them. Usually get within a few hundred pounds or so.

Same experience here. I was amazed at how close they got to what I wanted until someone told me they had scales built into the loader.

 

[HawkinsHollow]

I am leaning towards saving myself $2000 and taking a pass. It's a hard choice, cause I REALLY want one. I have been dreaming of one for a while. For now I might go with one of those goofy load handler things that you crank to unload the bed. I do need to move in some dirt and gravel but my 3/4 ton isn't big enough to haul much of that anyways. And the 85 F-250 only gets 8 mpg, I don't need that number to drop. I need to start saving and looking for a 1 ton with a dedicated dump bed. The dump trailer is not too attractive to me as most of the places I need to go are pretty tight. Thanks again for all of the guidance.

 

[Big Barn]

Something like this has been on my wish list for awhile. Just haven’t come across the right deal yet...

 

[JLH4]

Has anyone used one of those goofy load handler things that you crank to unload the bed. I've been looking at them but would like others opinion. Are they worth it?
Thanks

 

[bcp]

A neighbor has a dump flatbed that seems extra handy. Sides can be put on when needed.

Bruce

 

[HawkinsHollow]

Has anyone used one of those goofy load handler things that you crank to unload the bed. I've been looking at them but would like others opinion. Are they worth it?
Thanks

While researching dump inserts I ran across a few forums where people talked about the load handlers. Lots of people said they work very well. My main reason for wanting a dumper is cause I HATE unloading my truck with a shovel. This would save me from having to do that. The heavy duty one will allegedly unload 3000 lbs. And it'll save me $1850.

 

[mike48130]

Has anyone used one of those goofy load handler things that you crank to unload the bed. I've been looking at them but would like others opinion. Are they worth it?
Thanks

Borrowed on once and all the material fell to the sides and jammed the belt. Emptied by hand and returned it. You are just as good putting down a tarp and empty half then pull the tarp out.

 

[Gee Ray]

Gave one to my dad. He put it on the truck and when he went to dump it the tailgate just lifted up. That was years ago and maybe they changed them but when I just now googled them they look the same.

 

[HawkinsHollow]

Gave one to my dad. He put it on the truck and when he went to dump it the tailgate just lifted up. That was years ago and maybe they changed them but when I just now googled them they look the same.

I think there is a strap with them that is supposed to hold the tailgate down.

 

[radios1]

but then, you realize that a dump bed can kill you!.. Man Killed When Dump Truck'''s Bed Falls - Los Angeles Times

 

[Gee Ray]

I think there is a strap with them that is supposed to hold the tailgate down.

Might work then but I would not want a full load of something heavy. Stone or sand for example.

 

[mike48130]

but then, you realize that a dump bed can kill you!.. Man Killed When Dump Truck'''s Bed Falls - Los Angeles Times

Everything can kill.

 

[Jstpssng]

but then, you realize that a dump bed can kill you!.. Man Killed When Dump Truck'''s Bed Falls - Los Angeles Times

Every time I ever saw my father working on a truck with the bed raised he had a prop to hold it up. I believe that on his KB5 there was a pipe attached for that purpose.
Then again when I moonlighted pumping gas there was a truck that had to be filled with the bed raised; but we didn’t need no stink in’ safety device, things don’t break or fail.

 

[Mikefromcny]

There's deals to be had out there. I was in the same boat. I need stone for my barn, scrap to get rid of. Up pops a rusty 7x12 cam dump trailer. 10k gvw, tall wooden sides, tarp, ramps. Structurally ok. Brakes need adjusting, $1000. Going to go through it, replace the rusty sheet metal, probably even paint it. I was considering the insert too, but my only 8' box truck has a gooseneck hitch, and fuel tank in the back.

 

[4570Man]

I need to start saving and looking for a 1 ton with a dedicated dump bed. The dump trailer is not too attractive to me as most of the places I need to go are pretty tight. Thanks again for all of the guidance.

A ton dually will probably haul double what a F-250 will but they’re still pretty limited for hauling gravel. For bulk material hauling a 6500 is the minimum for getting anything done. If you do get a “1” ton I’d recommend getting a 3500HD or a F-450. They’ll take the abuse of a dump truck a lot better. I used to have an HD that I sold to a guy I work with and it will haul a heck of a load.

 

[Tractor Seabee]

Get a dump trailer. Can hold more volume and weight and will be used for all sorts of things. They are out there in all sizes and price range. I have been looking at dump trucks but because I need the towing capacity of the bigger truck.

Amen, I had a Dodge 1 ton and though about making the bed a dump. Checked on cost of that versus a dump trailer. I bought the trailer, equal size to the truck bed. Best of two worlds now.

Ron

 

[grsthegreat]

Gravel pits around here will not load a trailer.
hugs, Brandi

the pits here load dump trailers without any issues.

 

[4570Man]

I’d be concerned about pulling a dump trailer out of the local quarry. It’s a very steep grade and without the weight over the drive axel it could be sketchy.