Trailer customization suggestions

[Peter 315]

Tilt deck

 

[aczlan]

If you're going to go buy it, put your zero turn on your existing small trailer and tow it there to see if it works. If it does, tow the big trailer back with a small trailer and ZTR on top.

Aaron Z

 

[Hay Dude]

”tilt deck”

$7000

I mentioned in a previous post I would rather do a tilt deck, but they’re like $7000 new and they are usually a minimum of 16 feet long.

 

[Hay Dude]

If you're going to go buy it, put your zero turn on your existing small trailer and tow it there to see if it works. If it does, tow the big trailer back with a small trailer and ZTR on top.

Aaron Z

Yeaahhhh, I don’t see that happening :laughing:

 

[Peter 315]

Way better for loading skid steer, mini excavator , No ramps to deal with, Better resale value , I love my tilt deck...

 

[Hay Dude]

Way better for loading skid steer, mini excavator , No ramps to deal with, Better resale value , I love my tilt deck...

You also love spending other people’s money :laughing:
If I could find a short used tilt deck over yeah maybe, but Can’t find one. I have looked for a long time.
I can get this trailer for $1500

 

[aczlan]

That's a good price for a 12k trailer...

Aaron Z

 

[aczlan]

You have enough clearance underneath, for a lift assist spring, I would look at the spring style that uses a trailer spring mounted underneath the trailer and sticks out the back a little bit to provide spring lift assist for the ramps.

Some pictures of someone's version of this, source: How to build a Self Lifting Trailer Tailgate – DIY METAL FABRICATION .com






Aaron Z

 

[Hay Dude]

What I would like the most is a full width screen ramp with reinforcement for a heavy piece of equipment and a spring assist to lift it up.
Or a tilt trailer :laughing:

 

[aczlan]

What I would like the most is a full width screen ramp with reinforcement for a heavy piece of equipment and a spring assist to lift it up.
Or a tilt trailer :laughing:

All you need is a bunch of pieces of 2x2 (or so) angle, some flat strapping and expanded metal and you can convert your existing gate to a spring assisted screen ramp

Aaron Z

 

[Xfaxman]

Looks like it may have leaf springs, but not much clearance:

 

[Hay Dude]

It has more clearance than my dual tandem gooseneck.

 

[Hay Dude]

That's a good price for a 12k trailer...

Aaron Z

Kind of what I thought.....
Theres a lot to work with for $1500

 

[countrybumpkin]

If it works for your needs other than the ramps, I’d buy it, then remove the lights and ramps. Build two wide ramps add spring assists and led tail lights along the lower edge of the trailer. Something like these mounted length wise.

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[fried1765]

Some pictures of someone's version of this, source: How to build a Self Lifting Trailer Tailgate DIY METAL FABRICATION .com
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Aaron Z

That is a really innovative rig.
I wonder if it actually works well.

 

[fried1765]

�ilt deck

$7000

I mentioned in a previous post I would rather do a tilt deck, but theyæ±*e like $7000 new and they are usually a minimum of 16 feet long.

For only $1,500 (no tax) it probably does make good sense to buy it and try adapting to your needs.

 

[Hay Dude]

For only $1,500 (no tax) it probably does make good sense to buy it and try adapting to your needs.

I could get by with center ramp removed and two outer ramps set up for variable spacing. Adding a full mesh overlay ramp on the two ramps and a spring assist would make it great. I dont think those little Buyers brand spring cable assists would be enough and if they'd work???? Doesnt look like it.
Even if my final cost is $2500-$3,000, I think I'm still in pretty good shape for a 12k deck over.

Ill be darned if I can find a used 10-12K deck over with a full width reinforced ramp.

 

[Peter 315]

I could get by with center ramp removed and two outer ramps set up for variable spacing. Adding a full mesh overlay ramp on the two ramps and a spring assist would make it great. I dont think those little Buyers brand spring cable assists would be enough and if they'd work???? Doesnt look like it.
Even if my final cost is $2500-$3,000, I think I'm still in pretty good shape for a 12k deck over

Make the center and left ramp one, Then the right extent it and on the side put angle iron so it sits on the side of the center ramp....

 

[mini14]

looks kinda tiny for a skid steer, my trailer is 14' and its the smallest I would go. The angle looks too steep to go up forwards without tipping, the ramps need to have some structure underneath or they will collapse. and if use it for skid steer there will be too much tongue weight

 

[Hay Dude]

Hmmm.
You mean make a wide ramp of the left and center ramp? I get that (and I like it for the zero turn-lighter in weight, easier to handle), but I don’t get what you’re saying about the right side ramp..... I think you’re saying leave it alone? A little unorthodox, but not a bad idea. Not sure if a skid steer with make it up that configuration, though.:confused3: