Attention: TDR Forum Junkies Ok... I know this type of question isn't exactly Diesel related. But I figure this just might be the best place to ask, since everyone here owns a truck heavy duty enough to pull such a beast.
I'm looking to buy a pull behind, battery operated hydraulic dump trailers for hauling everything from mulch, sand, stone, etc... ... What ever my 2 acre property seems to need for a particular weekend project. After looking at various units, I think I've settled on two things, 1st. size(6'x10'/10k GVW), 2nd. The low profile style, which will be better if I want to tow my compact tractor around. This size trailer seems to average anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000 range(new), (including the typical options like a spare tire, etc). From companies like Bri-mar, U-dump, EZ-Dumper.
Anyway, I've gotten the feeling that Bri-Mar and U-Dump are lighter duty units and EZ-Dumper is more of an intermediate unit. A few sales reps have indicated that some models do not have strong enough hydraulic cylinders/pumps to lift a heavy load of stone or sand. Thus requiring some of the weight to be removed by hand, before the unit will be able to raise the load. This is obviously a concern to me, in that it would seem to defeat the whole purpose of having such a trailer. Probably the most impressive unit I've seen is the Foster brand. www.fostertrailers.com Naturally, it costs almost twice as much the regular units. ($7,500), and it is no longer available in a 6'x10', only 6'x12'. (12k GVW). To give you an idea of its strength, it weighs about 1,500lbs more than other units...
BUT... . in the end it just might be worth it. I guess my question to all of you is... what is your experience? dislikes/likes? Things you would do differently next time?
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98. 5' 24v 2500 Auto/3. 54 4x4 SB QC. Everything but leather. PIAA driving lights, AMSOIL oil filter relocation system,Smittybuilt Stainless Steel Nerfs,Rhino Liner,K&N air filter. Somehow lost my silencer Ring.
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I'm looking to buy a pull behind, battery operated hydraulic dump trailers for hauling everything from mulch, sand, stone, etc... ... What ever my 2 acre property seems to need for a particular weekend project. After looking at various units, I think I've settled on two things, 1st. size(6'x10'/10k GVW), 2nd. The low profile style, which will be better if I want to tow my compact tractor around. This size trailer seems to average anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000 range(new), (including the typical options like a spare tire, etc). From companies like Bri-mar, U-dump, EZ-Dumper.
Anyway, I've gotten the feeling that Bri-Mar and U-Dump are lighter duty units and EZ-Dumper is more of an intermediate unit. A few sales reps have indicated that some models do not have strong enough hydraulic cylinders/pumps to lift a heavy load of stone or sand. Thus requiring some of the weight to be removed by hand, before the unit will be able to raise the load. This is obviously a concern to me, in that it would seem to defeat the whole purpose of having such a trailer. Probably the most impressive unit I've seen is the Foster brand. www.fostertrailers.com Naturally, it costs almost twice as much the regular units. ($7,500), and it is no longer available in a 6'x10', only 6'x12'. (12k GVW). To give you an idea of its strength, it weighs about 1,500lbs more than other units...
BUT... . in the end it just might be worth it. I guess my question to all of you is... what is your experience? dislikes/likes? Things you would do differently next time?
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98. 5' 24v 2500 Auto/3. 54 4x4 SB QC. Everything but leather. PIAA driving lights, AMSOIL oil filter relocation system,Smittybuilt Stainless Steel Nerfs,Rhino Liner,K&N air filter. Somehow lost my silencer Ring.
[This message has been edited by Deezal Man (edited 07-27-2000). ]
[This message has been edited by Deezal Man (edited 07-27-2000). ]
