I'm looking for a new equipment trailer my current one is a two axle with mobile home style tires. 6 ton. I also have a three axle 9 ton that needs some wrk. Basiclly I'm tired of replacing tires constantly on the two axle n am thinking that three axle is going to be even worse. I have a mini ex that ways four tons n 864 track skid steer I would like to move on same trailer I haul with my f350 dually dump. Looking for ideas
Bumper or 5th wheel hitch?
We have one of these, built by TarasPort Trailers. Works excellent for mini-ex's and skid loaders.
Bumper pull. I am wondering if I can put a fithwheel in my dump body some how. I don't know if that is a crazy thought.
I don't think it would be practicle to rig dump body for fifth wheel hitch. First you would have to rig a way to latch dump body down or trailer would try to raise bed when your pulling. Second, I doubt the dump body frame work is heavy enough to handle the pulling stress of a fifth wheel trailer and load.
If you buy 14ply rating 14.5 inch lowboy tires instead of those mobile home 8pr temporary use tires you'll be shocked at the difference in life. If the 3-axle is setup right it'll have 33% less weight on each tire. 9-14.5 tires are available in much higher weight ratings than 14, 15, or 16" ones while being shorter than 17.5 or 19.5s.
I've been looking a little today online n their have been a few guys that have made hatches in dumpbody to accses the ball for a gooseneck that's hooked to frame. I'm not in a rush today for new trailer. Would like something differnt by end of summer. Also my buddy is thinking of getting a gooseneck dump n we swap trailers n stuff often.
pawn shops .... craigslist....auctions but the auction ones tend to go for new price... even when you need a trailer to haul the trailer just bought to get repaired...