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Adding hydraulics to dump trailer
According to their web page, the manufacturer of the dump trailer has some sort of hydraulic dump kit.... presumably manual.
I would start there.
Here is the web site.
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Adding hydraulics to dump trailer
Actually I sleuthed the Northern Tool paper catalog. There was a tiny logo on the page that could only be discerned with a magnifying glass.
The other thought I would like you to tuck away is the fact that wood decking is not very slippery.
You may eventually need to line or shingle the bed surface with sheet metal to get it to dump smoothly, especially after the wood ages and warps a bit.
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Adding hydraulics to dump trailer
"ATV utility trailer DT2000-TM
2000 Lb capacity tandem dump trailer
Features:
Sturdy metal running gear
Large pneumatic tires
Easily hitches to garden tractor or ATV
Black powder coated finish
Pin type hitch
1" treated lumber sides
Specifications:
16x6.5-8 pneumatic tires
Constructed for hydraulic cylinder lifting (cylinder is optional)
UPC code: 7-74996 05813-9"
I think they have a dump system for the TM model too.
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Adding hydraulics to dump trailer
Interesting project.
Keep us posted.......
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Adding hydraulics to dump trailer
Unlike my GREEN tractor, my dump trailer hydraulics do not leak down. It will stay partially extended(up)for weeks at a time.
In this case, even parking on a very slight slope will keep it drained, especially if the metal does not go up the sidewalls.
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The block of wood is a good idea, especially on my trailer since the battery is buried under the bed with the hydraulics. If it fails, it would be hard to get the jumper cables on it.
You are also right about it being different than a tractor hydraulic system. After you power the bed up it lowers by releasing a solenoid valve and letting the oil drain back to the sump.
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Wow. Big files.
I guess I will go move the sprinklers and make some lunch and do a load of laundry and maybe wash the truck while one of them downloads........
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OK, so I exaggerated a little.
I did make lunch though.....
Have you thought about changing to a ball hitch? It would give a lot more swivel in the woods than that pin hitch.
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I am trying to discern how the wheels are attached.
It looks like there is no straight across axle, but instead the wheels are set in tandem and there is a pivot between each set of wheels on either side.
Did I get it right?
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