The Farmers Best Friend The Dump Trailer

By Ken Carroll

There are some fundamental truths about farming: It is arguable the most important industry in todays world, its time demanding and both physically and mentally challenging. So taking advantage of anything that helps in their day-to-day routine is critical for both profit and saving time.

And one way a farmer can maximize his time is with the use of a hydraulic dump trailer.

Dump trailers are a standard piece of equipment for todays most successful farms because they can transport a host of items quickly and efficiently. Dump Trailers are not only easy to maneuver but can also adjust to accommodate numerous tasks. For example, when hauling Square Bales, a farmer can leave his skid steer in the field after loading several bales onto a dump trailer, efficiently transport the bales, then return and repeat process more efficiently than using more cumbersome traditional equipment.

Here are just a few ways farmers are using Hydraulic dump trailers today:

Hauling Grain, Beans, Corn, Oats, etc.

Hauling skid steers (low profile 82 wide).

Hauling construction materials, such as fencing, hay, and fill dirt.

Hauling sawdust to line stalls

Efficient Transfer of Round Bale and Square Bales

Hauling firewood, coal, and gravel

Cleaning fences

Efficient Hauling of Silage

And to help perform these tasks dump trailers have helpful options such as (options were samples taken from Appalachian Trailers):

Removable sides for easy loading/unloading

Aluminum ramps for loading skid steers

Spare tire mounts

Taller sides to meet customized needs

Gooseneck, pintle ring or coupler

Coal door in tailgate

Wood or metal sides

Radial Tire Upgrades

Deckover and Low Profile Models

Stake pockets and rubrail

These features make it easy to customize to your workflow as well as assist with any physical limitations to help maximize time, energy and ease of work. Dump Trailers can also be manufactured to fit your needs based on how much you are planning to use the trailer. Below is a list of components based on usage:

Limited Usage Components:

Double Eye Spring Suspension

Bias Tires

Top Wind Jack

Fixed A-Frame Coupler

Up to 12k GVWR

Daily Usage Components:

HD Slipper Spring Suspension

Radial Tires-Radial tires are ideal for frequent usage

HD Drop Foot Jack

Adjustable Coupler or Gooseneck Hitch

10-16K+ GVWR

If you are going to use your trailer on a daily or frequent basis, it is strongly recommended to purchase a dump trailer with a slipper spring suspension, radial tires, and a drop foot jack to maximize the longevity of your trailer. Dump Trailers are also available in Deckover and Low Profile options, but keep in mind low profile trailers having a narrower deck width while a deckover will offer up to 102″ total width.

The last component to using a dump trailer is their cost-effectiveness. Dump Trailers can fit almost any farming budget and their return in productivity alone will pay for itself in a short amount of time. You will be able to get more work done. Dump Trailers are a part of standard equipment on farms everywhere given their flexibility, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

About the Author: Jim Farmer enjoys researching the benefits of equipment and dump trailers. Jim Farmer’s insights are due in part to his relationships with numerous trailer manufacturers including

Kaufman Trailers

and

Appalachian Trailers

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