Best all around end dump

Dec 03, 2022 at 09:51 PM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.	Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member. I currently pull a hopper but am looking at getting into some end dump stuff as it seems everyone in my areas got a hooper or belt now. So the question is what's the best all around end dump? Framed or frameless? Length? Manufacturer? Spread or tandem? I'd like to still be able to do some things that you can do with a hopper like haul grain and maybe some ingredients as well as gravel, sand and so on. I was think of a 38-40ft long 102" wide 66" side frame type. I'm sure it will be a little heavy but if I'm hauling local per ton stuff a 90k permit is pretty cheap. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks.

Replied on Mon, Dec 05, 2022 at 05:15 PM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.	Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member. No suggestions?? Or am I looking for a unicorn and there is no such thing as a good all around dump?

Replied on Tue, Dec 06, 2022 at 07:01 AM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.	Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member. I don't know the best end dump trailers. I have Trailstar, East & Mac. Get pretty good service out of them all. I have a 2019 Mac 34ft frame type end dump with 66' sides for sale. Call me if interested 931-273-4698

Replied on Sat, Dec 10, 2022 at 07:21 PM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.	Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member. Depends alot on what your jobs are going to be a good square trailer with a spread axle 39 to 40 feet , good for axling and most materials up to 2 to 4 inch river rock . Frame less is good for light weight a framed trailer will take your tractor over with it if it falls over , that's just an idea there are so many types for many jobs

Replied on Tue, Dec 13, 2022 at 07:01 AM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.	Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member. Mr .Brown is right ,all 3 makes are great trailers ,so it comes down to suspension, I am in New England and we gross 99,000, MA,and RI allow 99,000 on 5 axles but NH ME VT require 6 , I have 2017 frameless MAC for sale ,34 ' on 3 25000# Hendrickson Intrax axles , G.V.W.R is 100,000 , you'd be good for 80,000 and the 3 axles allow for 50,000# crossing scales you can't get overweight permits for ,our tractors are all double framed with 46,000 # rears and I'm getting 34 ton on this trailer, our tractors are heavy , If your interested in this trailer let me know , we've been busy with our tanks and we are not using it , 978 987 4539

Replied on Tue, Dec 13, 2022 at 07:01 AM CST

Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.

Mr .Brown is right ,all 3 makes are great trailers ,so it comes down to suspension, I am in New England and we gross 99,000, MA,and RI allow 99,000 on 5 axles but NH ME VT require 6 , I have 2017 frameless MAC for sale ,34 ' on 3 25000# Hendrickson Intrax axles , G.V.W.R is 100,000 , you'd be good for 80,000 and the 3 axles allow for 50,000# crossing scales you can't get overweight permits for ,our tractors are all double framed with 46,000 # rears and I'm getting 34 ton on this trailer, our tractors are heavy , If your interested in this trailer let me know , we've been busy with our tanks and we are not using it , 978 987 4539

Replied on Tue, Dec 13, 2022 at 12:16 PM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.	Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member. With all the differing axle laws would a tandem or spread be the best for out of state work. I'm in the OH, IN & MI area. I know michigan axle laws are way different than OH and IN do I stay out of there during the frost law months anyways.

Replied on Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 09:02 AM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.	Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member. Spread axle trailers or 40000# on the trailer axles for crossing scales are great on the interstate,but they suck around town and tear themselves up , for a gain of 6000# on the the trailer axles? ,Don't seem worth it , where 3 axles your good for 50000# a gain of 16,0000# no playing games trying to slide , tri axles trailers ride great on the interstate and around town , rear axle lift ,remember the trailer rides from the pin to the lead axle , 3 23,000# Hendricksons , suspension will last forever,extra stopping power ,permit options for overweight, and 50,000# running around the country for an extra 3/4 ton of tare weight ? ,Seems like a no brainer to me , if I had to run from Boston to California, reefer ,flatbed, tanker ,any trailer ,I'd run tridem and eliminate playing games with the scalehouses

Replied on Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 09:02 AM CST

Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.

Spread axle trailers or 40000# on the trailer axles for crossing scales are great on the interstate,but they suck around town and tear themselves up , for a gain of 6000# on the the trailer axles? ,Don't seem worth it , where 3 axles your good for 50000# a gain of 16,0000# no playing games trying to slide , tri axles trailers ride great on the interstate and around town , rear axle lift ,remember the trailer rides from the pin to the lead axle , 3 23,000# Hendricksons , suspension will last forever,extra stopping power ,permit options for overweight, and 50,000# running around the country for an extra 3/4 ton of tare weight ? ,Seems like a no brainer to me , if I had to run from Boston to California, reefer ,flatbed, tanker ,any trailer ,I'd run tridem and eliminate playing games with the scalehouses

Replied on Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 10:55 AM CST
Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.	Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member. Quote: "Spread axle trailers or 40000# on the trailer axles for crossing scales are great on the interstate,but they suck around town and tear themselves up , for a gain of 6000# on the the trailer axles? ,Don't seem worth it , where 3 axles your good for 50000# a gain of 16,0000# no playing games trying to slide , tri axles trailers ride great on the interstate and around town , rear axle lift ,remember the trailer rides from the pin to the lead axle , 3 23,000# Hendricksons , suspension will last forever,extra stopping power ,permit options for overweight, and 50,000# running around the country for an extra 3/4 ton of tare weight ? ,Seems like a no brainer to me , if I had to run from Boston to California, reefer ,flatbed, tanker ,any trailer ,I'd run tridem and eliminate playing games with the scalehouses" I do like the idea of the tri axle being able to have more leeway on axle weight, but in ohio a tandem over 4 ft spacing can carry 40k and permitted to 50k a tri axle is 48k and permitted to 60k. I would agree that in general more axles mean more axle weight allowance but every state is different in what they do. I'm starting to see people doing a "mini" spread here where it's got like a 5-6ft axle spread I assume to get the 40k allowance and not be as bad to get around? I'm not saying one way is right or wrong just weighing the options

Replied on Wed, Dec 14, 2022 at 10:55 AM CST

Posted by a private FlatLoads.com member.

Quote: "Spread axle trailers or 40000# on the trailer axles for crossing scales are great on the interstate,but they suck around town and tear themselves up , for a gain of 6000# on the the trailer axles? ,Don't seem worth it , where 3 axles your good for 50000# a gain of 16,0000# no playing games trying to slide , tri axles trailers ride great on the interstate and around town , rear axle lift ,remember the trailer rides from the pin to the lead axle , 3 23,000# Hendricksons , suspension will last forever,extra stopping power ,permit options for overweight, and 50,000# running around the country for an extra 3/4 ton of tare weight ? ,Seems like a no brainer to me , if I had to run from Boston to California, reefer ,flatbed, tanker ,any trailer ,I'd run tridem and eliminate playing games with the scalehouses"

I do like the idea of the tri axle being able to have more leeway on axle weight, but in ohio a tandem over 4 ft spacing can carry 40k and permitted to 50k a tri axle is 48k and permitted to 60k. I would agree that in general more axles mean more axle weight allowance but every state is different in what they do. I'm starting to see people doing a "mini" spread here where it's got like a 5-6ft axle spread I assume to get the 40k allowance and not be as bad to get around? I'm not saying one way is right or wrong just weighing the options

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