Over kill dump trailer

[Mud2Money]

Well I got lucky ish. My cousins husband and I were talking over Easter feast. I was ready to pull the trigger on a new tandem 10k axle gooseneck dump. He says I got one. Has anyone had one of these older big Tex trailers ? It’s got tandem dual 10ks 8x16 ‘ box. Added a tarp and doing new brakes in the rear then putting it into service. Anyone built custom ramps for a setup like this ?

 

[4570Man]

Those duel tandem dump trailers are expensive. It’s probably worth 15k. It also probably weighs 6500 pounds empty. Unless you legitimately need that trailer you’re probably better off with the smaller one.

 

[Mud2Money]

Purchased for 8k. I want to be able to haul around 5 yards and not be overloaded on the trailer. It’s for sure over kill but for the price I can’t justify a new one.

 

[Mud2Money]

And weighs in at 7140. My flatbed goose is 6300 so not much more. Tows beautiful behind my flatbed.

 

[Redlands Okie]

You did well on that purchase

 

[ovrszd]

Yes, very well. I rarely need one but would have been hard pressed to turn that deal down.

Best part is you can always get your money back if it doesn't work out.

I'd rather be "over" trailered than "under" trailered.

 

[4570Man]

I’ve kinda been looking for a bigger dump trailer for a dumpster and I’d prefer longer than that but I’d jump on that for 8k. A deckover trailer will be a challenge to build loading ramps for though.

 

[dodge man]

Nice buy at a great price.

 

[Hay Dude]

That has the signature 48” Big Tex “spread axle”. You got a good deal!

 

[Mud2Money]

Yeah I couldn’t pass this up. Both of my trailers are the same tire and axle setup. If it wasn’t for our fantastic gentle parcel shipping I’d have it on the road today. But who would have thought you could toss brake assemblies in a box with zero packing and they might get damaged.

Oh well I’ll take the rain day while I wait for my missing parts. Tarps welded on. 1 hub left to assemble. Made a power cord with sb175 “Anderson” connectors. Running a plug out the rear of my truck so I’ll never have to worry about a dead battery when dumping. I’ll probably make my own electric Jack motor as well .

I wanted a heavy spec dump trailer , not this heavy but it will certainly do and cost wise made the smart decision. I almost bought it just for the tires to swap onto my other trailer. They are load range G 14 ply commercial tires. I wanted a 16’ no less or longer to weasel into tight residential stuff. I was curious how the tandems would pivot on such a short trailer but with the commercial tires the tires actually skid and not fold. Matched up a new spare for it. Also setup to pull doubles.