Dump trailer

[Angry Perch]

Looking for a new dump trailer. Thinking 6'x12' is ideal. Something to haul dirt and composting stuff, make dump runs, and haul my Mahindra Max26.
Anything you've learned so I don't have to? Brands or dealers to go to/ stay away from?
Thanks!

[hiway_99]

I have a load trail.  I've had way less tire problems since I switched to 14 ply tires.  The trailers that have equipment tie downs inside the box are harder to dumb if you have lumber or stuff that can get hung up on them.

The single most important thing I've learned is to not loan it out.  Something always happened to it when i did.

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[NRA4LIFE]

Try the guys at Northwest Trailer (I think that's what it's called) on Maple Valley Hy between Renton An Maple Valley by the Red Dog Saloon.  They always seem to have them in stock.

[jrebel]

First offffff.....there is a lot of junk out there so the "buy once cry once" saying definitely applies here. 

I did a lot of research before buying mine.  I have a 16' max xd bumper pull.  I have had it for approx 4 years and have used it quite a bit.....and it still looks new.  A friend bought an iron bull a couple years after I bought mine and it is rusting everywhere. 

Couple things that I would look at:
1.  It must have a scissor lift with min 6" hydraulic ram.
2.  10 ga steel floor with 12" on center cross members (cheap trailers have 16, 18, 24 on center.
3.  Heavy duty fenders that will support a persons weight
4.  Immediately upgrade the tires as mentioned prior.....most trailer dealers will do this when you buy it if ask.  Tires are going to be the weakest spot. 
5.  tie downs (D-rings) in the bed of the trailer are a must if you are going to haul equipment. 
6.  Stabilizing jacks in the rear are a must if you are going to load heavy equipment.
7.  I went with LED lights and cold weather wiring due to living on the East side of the mountains.  Not 100% necessary...but a nice to have. 
8.  Folded / creased (non welded tubular) rails will dent easy.  The Max xd had tubular welded bed rails that are tough as nails.  I have hit mine with my tractor and haven't even dented them.  Cheap trailer will dent / fold when loading logs....let alone being hit by a tractor. 

Now the bad part.....My Max XD cost 12-13K new 4 ish years ago.  A buddy called last week to get a price on the new ones and they were 18K before some of the upgrades.     

Again....if you buy cheap, you will get cheap.  You will forever regret the decision.....and end up paying more in the long run.  I can't remember the other trailer I looked at but 4 years ago, there were only 2-3 trailers that were even worth looking at in my opinion. 

Take a look 

https://maxxdtrailers.com/djx-83-i-beam-dump-trailer/

This is where I bought mine and they were amazing to do business with. 

https://trailerbossonline.com/

[Hilltop123]

First offffff.....there is a lot of junk out there so the "buy once cry once" saying definitely applies here. 

I did a lot of research before buying mine.  I have a 16' max xd bumper pull.  I have had it for approx 4 years and have used it quite a bit.....and it still looks new.  A friend bought an iron bull a couple years after I bought mine and it is rusting everywhere. 

Couple things that I would look at:
1.  It must have a scissor lift with min 6" hydraulic ram.
2.  10 ga steel floor with 12" on center cross members (cheap trailers have 16, 18, 24 on center.
3.  Heavy duty fenders that will support a persons weight
4.  Immediately upgrade the tires as mentioned prior.....most trailer dealers will do this when you buy it if ask.  Tires are going to be the weakest spot. 
5.  tie downs (D-rings) in the bed of the trailer are a must if you are going to haul equipment. 
6.  Stabilizing jacks in the rear are a must if you are going to load heavy equipment.
7.  I went with LED lights and cold weather wiring due to living on the East side of the mountains.  Not 100% necessary...but a nice to have. 
8.  Folded / creased (non welded tubular) rails will dent easy.  The Max xd had tubular welded bed rails that are tough as nails.  I have hit mine with my tractor and haven't even dented them.  Cheap trailer will dent / fold when loading logs....let alone being hit by a tractor. 

Now the bad part.....My Max XD cost 12-13K new 4 ish years ago.  A buddy called last week to get a price on the new ones and they were 18K before some of the upgrades.     

Again....if you buy cheap, you will get cheap.  You will forever regret the decision.....and end up paying more in the long run.  I can't remember the other trailer I looked at but 4 years ago, there were only 2-3 trailers that were even worth looking at in my opinion. 

Take a look 

https://maxxdtrailers.com/djx-83-i-beam-dump-trailer/

This is where I bought mine and they were amazing to do business with. 

https://trailerbossonline.com/

I'll second this. I paid slightly north of 10K, in 2018 for a 14' gooseneck. Without a doubt best trailer I have ever owned and I have owned a few.

[Angry Perch]

Try the guys at Northwest Trailer (I think that's what it's called) on Maple Valley Hy between Renton An Maple Valley by the Red Dog Saloon.  They always seem to have them in stock.

Talked to them today

[JimmyHoffa]

There's a PJ trailers in Olympia.  I seem to recall that right now because of supply chain issues, getting steel is a bit more difficult.  The result being they are still manufacturing the trailers, but the additional sides are harder to find.  Don't know how true that is or if it matters.

[Norman89]

Meh, paid 3500  used for my 10,000lb double axle single straight ram 3" from Doolittle, 14x7. Added in the cross members I wanted, armored the fenders, swapped to led lights. Less then 5000$ total invested, going strong 8 years later still hauling brush dirt rock firewood skid steers and mini excavators. Don't like the in box tie downs they always get stuck after hauling material and have to pry bar then up to use them. Ramps are a joke I rebuilt them super beefy, added rear stabilizing Jack's and trailer charging system off the truck and trickle charger with plug in mounted in the box. Have ran many others, despise iron bull cheap garbage like a beer can, don't care at all for scissor ram systems, they all seem to struggle a heavy front load for the first 2-3 feet of lift. Iron bull I had was useless to have the 5' sides, could barely dump a load of chips with that stupid scissors lift. Just my 

[Angry Perch]

First offffff.....there is a lot of junk out there so the "buy once cry once" saying definitely applies here. 

I did a lot of research before buying mine.  I have a 16' max xd bumper pull.  I have had it for approx 4 years and have used it quite a bit.....and it still looks new.  A friend bought an iron bull a couple years after I bought mine and it is rusting everywhere. 

Couple things that I would look at:
1.  It must have a scissor lift with min 6" hydraulic ram.
2.  10 ga steel floor with 12" on center cross members (cheap trailers have 16, 18, 24 on center.
3.  Heavy duty fenders that will support a persons weight
4.  Immediately upgrade the tires as mentioned prior.....most trailer dealers will do this when you buy it if ask.  Tires are going to be the weakest spot. 
5.  tie downs (D-rings) in the bed of the trailer are a must if you are going to haul equipment. 
6.  Stabilizing jacks in the rear are a must if you are going to load heavy equipment.
7.  I went with LED lights and cold weather wiring due to living on the East side of the mountains.  Not 100% necessary...but a nice to have. 
8.  Folded / creased (non welded tubular) rails will dent easy.  The Max xd had tubular welded bed rails that are tough as nails.  I have hit mine with my tractor and haven't even dented them.  Cheap trailer will dent / fold when loading logs....let alone being hit by a tractor. 

Now the bad part.....My Max XD cost 12-13K new 4 ish years ago.  A buddy called last week to get a price on the new ones and they were 18K before some of the upgrades.     

Again....if you buy cheap, you will get cheap.  You will forever regret the decision.....and end up paying more in the long run.  I can't remember the other trailer I looked at but 4 years ago, there were only 2-3 trailers that were even worth looking at in my opinion. 

Take a look 

https://maxxdtrailers.com/djx-83-i-beam-dump-trailer/

This is where I bought mine and they were amazing to do business with. 

https://trailerbossonline.com/

This is where I'm struggling a little. I need a utility trailer, but want a dump trailer, vs. needing a dump trailer, and wanting a higher end one. I'm trying to justify moving up a notch. Currently looking at a Delco 6x12 that's in Pasco.

[jrebel]

First offffff.....there is a lot of junk out there so the "buy once cry once" saying definitely applies here. 

I did a lot of research before buying mine.  I have a 16' max xd bumper pull.  I have had it for approx 4 years and have used it quite a bit.....and it still looks new.  A friend bought an iron bull a couple years after I bought mine and it is rusting everywhere. 

Couple things that I would look at:
1.  It must have a scissor lift with min 6" hydraulic ram.
2.  10 ga steel floor with 12" on center cross members (cheap trailers have 16, 18, 24 on center.
3.  Heavy duty fenders that will support a persons weight
4.  Immediately upgrade the tires as mentioned prior.....most trailer dealers will do this when you buy it if ask.  Tires are going to be the weakest spot. 
5.  tie downs (D-rings) in the bed of the trailer are a must if you are going to haul equipment. 
6.  Stabilizing jacks in the rear are a must if you are going to load heavy equipment.
7.  I went with LED lights and cold weather wiring due to living on the East side of the mountains.  Not 100% necessary...but a nice to have. 
8.  Folded / creased (non welded tubular) rails will dent easy.  The Max xd had tubular welded bed rails that are tough as nails.  I have hit mine with my tractor and haven't even dented them.  Cheap trailer will dent / fold when loading logs....let alone being hit by a tractor. 

Now the bad part.....My Max XD cost 12-13K new 4 ish years ago.  A buddy called last week to get a price on the new ones and they were 18K before some of the upgrades.     

Again....if you buy cheap, you will get cheap.  You will forever regret the decision.....and end up paying more in the long run.  I can't remember the other trailer I looked at but 4 years ago, there were only 2-3 trailers that were even worth looking at in my opinion. 

Take a look 

https://maxxdtrailers.com/djx-83-i-beam-dump-trailer/

This is where I bought mine and they were amazing to do business with. 

https://trailerbossonline.com/

This is where I'm struggling a little. I need a utility trailer, but want a dump trailer, vs. needing a dump trailer, and wanting a higher end one. I'm trying to justify moving up a notch. Currently looking at a Delco 6x12 that's in Pasco.

Everything is relative.....if your gonna use it half dozen times a year then go with a cheaper one.  If your gonna use it and want it to last then buy the best.  If you not gonna use, I would just buy a really nice utility trailer and rent / borrow a dump trailer when you need one a couple times a year.  One thing to remember.....these things are heavy.  If I was primarily looking for a utility trailer to move small items around town.....I would not want a 3-5K lb dump trailer. 

Trailers are bane of my existence.  I have tried to find multi use trailers and for the most part they just don't exist.  My dump trailer also moves my tractor around the state.....though it works, it is a pain in the hind end and flatbed would be much better.  I currently own 4 trailers and if It were up to me....I would own a 5th. 

[Angry Perch]

First offffff.....there is a lot of junk out there so the "buy once cry once" saying definitely applies here. 

I did a lot of research before buying mine.  I have a 16' max xd bumper pull.  I have had it for approx 4 years and have used it quite a bit.....and it still looks new.  A friend bought an iron bull a couple years after I bought mine and it is rusting everywhere. 

Couple things that I would look at:
1.  It must have a scissor lift with min 6" hydraulic ram.
2.  10 ga steel floor with 12" on center cross members (cheap trailers have 16, 18, 24 on center.
3.  Heavy duty fenders that will support a persons weight
4.  Immediately upgrade the tires as mentioned prior.....most trailer dealers will do this when you buy it if ask.  Tires are going to be the weakest spot. 
5.  tie downs (D-rings) in the bed of the trailer are a must if you are going to haul equipment. 
6.  Stabilizing jacks in the rear are a must if you are going to load heavy equipment.
7.  I went with LED lights and cold weather wiring due to living on the East side of the mountains.  Not 100% necessary...but a nice to have. 
8.  Folded / creased (non welded tubular) rails will dent easy.  The Max xd had tubular welded bed rails that are tough as nails.  I have hit mine with my tractor and haven't even dented them.  Cheap trailer will dent / fold when loading logs....let alone being hit by a tractor. 

Now the bad part.....My Max XD cost 12-13K new 4 ish years ago.  A buddy called last week to get a price on the new ones and they were 18K before some of the upgrades.     

Again....if you buy cheap, you will get cheap.  You will forever regret the decision.....and end up paying more in the long run.  I can't remember the other trailer I looked at but 4 years ago, there were only 2-3 trailers that were even worth looking at in my opinion. 

Take a look 

https://maxxdtrailers.com/djx-83-i-beam-dump-trailer/

This is where I bought mine and they were amazing to do business with. 

https://trailerbossonline.com/

This is where I'm struggling a little. I need a utility trailer, but want a dump trailer, vs. needing a dump trailer, and wanting a higher end one. I'm trying to justify moving up a notch. Currently looking at a Delco 6x12 that's in Pasco.

Everything is relative.....if your gonna use it half dozen times a year then go with a cheaper one.  If your gonna use it and want it to last then buy the best.  If you not gonna use, I would just buy a really nice utility trailer and rent / borrow a dump trailer when you need one a couple times a year.  One thing to remember.....these things are heavy.  If I was primarily looking for a utility trailer to move small items around town.....I would not want a 3-5K lb dump trailer. 

Trailers are bane of my existence.  I have tried to find multi use trailers and for the most part they just don't exist.  My dump trailer also moves my tractor around the state.....though it works, it is a pain in the hind end and flatbed would be much better.  I currently own 4 trailers and if It were up to me....I would own a 5th.

It would get 90% of it's use in Sequim hauling manure, gravel, wood, and stuff to make dirt. Also to take my Mahindra 26 to some of those same local places to load/ unload. Possibly occasionally take the tractor home to Sammamish. Current truck is an F150 5.0. 

[jrebel]

First offffff.....there is a lot of junk out there so the "buy once cry once" saying definitely applies here. 

I did a lot of research before buying mine.  I have a 16' max xd bumper pull.  I have had it for approx 4 years and have used it quite a bit.....and it still looks new.  A friend bought an iron bull a couple years after I bought mine and it is rusting everywhere. 

Couple things that I would look at:
1.  It must have a scissor lift with min 6" hydraulic ram.
2.  10 ga steel floor with 12" on center cross members (cheap trailers have 16, 18, 24 on center.
3.  Heavy duty fenders that will support a persons weight
4.  Immediately upgrade the tires as mentioned prior.....most trailer dealers will do this when you buy it if ask.  Tires are going to be the weakest spot. 
5.  tie downs (D-rings) in the bed of the trailer are a must if you are going to haul equipment. 
6.  Stabilizing jacks in the rear are a must if you are going to load heavy equipment.
7.  I went with LED lights and cold weather wiring due to living on the East side of the mountains.  Not 100% necessary...but a nice to have. 
8.  Folded / creased (non welded tubular) rails will dent easy.  The Max xd had tubular welded bed rails that are tough as nails.  I have hit mine with my tractor and haven't even dented them.  Cheap trailer will dent / fold when loading logs....let alone being hit by a tractor. 

Now the bad part.....My Max XD cost 12-13K new 4 ish years ago.  A buddy called last week to get a price on the new ones and they were 18K before some of the upgrades.     

Again....if you buy cheap, you will get cheap.  You will forever regret the decision.....and end up paying more in the long run.  I can't remember the other trailer I looked at but 4 years ago, there were only 2-3 trailers that were even worth looking at in my opinion. 

Take a look 

https://maxxdtrailers.com/djx-83-i-beam-dump-trailer/

This is where I bought mine and they were amazing to do business with. 

https://trailerbossonline.com/

This is where I'm struggling a little. I need a utility trailer, but want a dump trailer, vs. needing a dump trailer, and wanting a higher end one. I'm trying to justify moving up a notch. Currently looking at a Delco 6x12 that's in Pasco.

Everything is relative.....if your gonna use it half dozen times a year then go with a cheaper one.  If your gonna use it and want it to last then buy the best.  If you not gonna use, I would just buy a really nice utility trailer and rent / borrow a dump trailer when you need one a couple times a year.  One thing to remember.....these things are heavy.  If I was primarily looking for a utility trailer to move small items around town.....I would not want a 3-5K lb dump trailer. 

Trailers are bane of my existence.  I have tried to find multi use trailers and for the most part they just don't exist.  My dump trailer also moves my tractor around the state.....though it works, it is a pain in the hind end and flatbed would be much better.  I currently own 4 trailers and if It were up to me....I would own a 5th.

It would get 90% of it's use in Sequim hauling manure, gravel, wood, and stuff to make dirt. Also to take my Mahindra 26 to some of those same local places to load/ unload. Possibly occasionally take the tractor home to Sammamish. Current truck is an F150 5.0.

You need more truck....

[NRA4LIFE]

Can't remember, do you have a backhoe on your tractor?  If so, make sure 12' will be long enough.

[Angry Perch]

First offffff.....there is a lot of junk out there so the "buy once cry once" saying definitely applies here. 

I did a lot of research before buying mine.  I have a 16' max xd bumper pull.  I have had it for approx 4 years and have used it quite a bit.....and it still looks new.  A friend bought an iron bull a couple years after I bought mine and it is rusting everywhere. 

Couple things that I would look at:
1.  It must have a scissor lift with min 6" hydraulic ram.
2.  10 ga steel floor with 12" on center cross members (cheap trailers have 16, 18, 24 on center.
3.  Heavy duty fenders that will support a persons weight
4.  Immediately upgrade the tires as mentioned prior.....most trailer dealers will do this when you buy it if ask.  Tires are going to be the weakest spot. 
5.  tie downs (D-rings) in the bed of the trailer are a must if you are going to haul equipment. 
6.  Stabilizing jacks in the rear are a must if you are going to load heavy equipment.
7.  I went with LED lights and cold weather wiring due to living on the East side of the mountains.  Not 100% necessary...but a nice to have. 
8.  Folded / creased (non welded tubular) rails will dent easy.  The Max xd had tubular welded bed rails that are tough as nails.  I have hit mine with my tractor and haven't even dented them.  Cheap trailer will dent / fold when loading logs....let alone being hit by a tractor. 

Now the bad part.....My Max XD cost 12-13K new 4 ish years ago.  A buddy called last week to get a price on the new ones and they were 18K before some of the upgrades.     

Again....if you buy cheap, you will get cheap.  You will forever regret the decision.....and end up paying more in the long run.  I can't remember the other trailer I looked at but 4 years ago, there were only 2-3 trailers that were even worth looking at in my opinion. 

Take a look 

https://maxxdtrailers.com/djx-83-i-beam-dump-trailer/

This is where I bought mine and they were amazing to do business with. 

https://trailerbossonline.com/

This is where I'm struggling a little. I need a utility trailer, but want a dump trailer, vs. needing a dump trailer, and wanting a higher end one. I'm trying to justify moving up a notch. Currently looking at a Delco 6x12 that's in Pasco.

Everything is relative.....if your gonna use it half dozen times a year then go with a cheaper one.  If your gonna use it and want it to last then buy the best.  If you not gonna use, I would just buy a really nice utility trailer and rent / borrow a dump trailer when you need one a couple times a year.  One thing to remember.....these things are heavy.  If I was primarily looking for a utility trailer to move small items around town.....I would not want a 3-5K lb dump trailer. 

Trailers are bane of my existence.  I have tried to find multi use trailers and for the most part they just don't exist.  My dump trailer also moves my tractor around the state.....though it works, it is a pain in the hind end and flatbed would be much better.  I currently own 4 trailers and if It were up to me....I would own a 5th.

It would get 90% of it's use in Sequim hauling manure, gravel, wood, and stuff to make dirt. Also to take my Mahindra 26 to some of those same local places to load/ unload. Possibly occasionally take the tractor home to Sammamish. Current truck is an F150 5.0.

You need more truck....

One step at a time! 

[Angry Perch]

Can't remember, do you have a backhoe on your tractor?  If so, make sure 12' will be long enough.

Yes, but it'll squeeze in.