Light duty dump trailer

/ Light duty dump trailer #1  

lincmercguy

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Colorado
Tractor
JD 5105, JD 5055E
I'm debating getting a small dump trailer for various purposes. It may not be something I keep forever, but I know these are pretty easy to resell. There is a place selling the Big Tex 70SR which is a 7k 5x10 model. Anything specific to look for in these? Any brands to favor or avoid?

Some might say I should go bigger to haul equipment, but I already have a 14k gooseneck flatbed for that purpose. This one would also be small enough to pull with our Tahoe (it has the tow package and brake controller), but I would normally pull it with my 3500 SRW or my 2500 beater.
 
/ Light duty dump trailer #2  
I recommend at least a 12', 24" sides and 10 gauge floor/sides. I owned a 6'x10', it was dangerous, too short to place any weight on the hitch.

The 70SR has 16 gauge floor/sides and only 20" tall.
 
 
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