Posted by Lanse on September 05, 2016 at 10:20:34 from (99.190.213.134):
Hey guys!
So, for one of my next projects I've decided to build a dump trailer. Today, I'm considering how to source many of the parts I'll need to actually make it dump, and one of my ideas is to:
>buy non-running dump truck off craigslist ($1500 gets my my choice in a LOT of them) >bring it to my place >remove hydraulic components and possibly bed >scrap the rest of it or sell it as a non-running cab and chassis for $200-$1000 >have lots of parts for very little money
Does this sound like a reasonable plan? I'm looking for advice here and I have very no experience working on hydraulics and operating dump trucks; in case you cant tell!
If I'm going to do this, I'll need to haul one of these things 30-100 miles one way. Who do you even call for this?!? What kind of trailer could it fit on? Anyone know the curb weight of a C70 sized dump truck? Some of the listings I've found say the trucks will run, just presumably not well enough to make the trip. What might this cost? I live in the DFW metroplex if that would help estimate anything...
Before people state the obvious, I want a dump trailer not a dump truck. Yes, the truck would be cool, but it would also cost me hundreds of dollars to register and insure every year, and I'll only be using this thing occasionally at most. Also I'd have to maintain another engine/transmission/front end/electrical systems/etc which I dont really want to do, and also a big part of this, is building a dump trailer would be an awesome build series for my internet welding show, especially if its done with scavenged parts. I sure wouldn't mind keeping a cool 40 year old engine running for hobby use, but I dont really want to be messing with it when its being temperamental and costing my business money.
I'm planning on building something on 14k axles (2x 7000 axles) with brakes and a pintle hitch. I'm not opposed to cutting down a used trucks bed and welding it up to be a little shorter, I want this thing to be about 10-14' long.
Also, if you guys know anything about hydraulics and could help me source a scissor lift and cylinder, that would be GREATLY appreciated. Those two things alone will cost me almost $2000 from the sources I've found with the looking Ive done, so you can see the appeal of buying a $1500 dump truck and selling what I dont use for $1000 later on.
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