Posted by Frontranger on January 17, 2008 at 10:07:12 from (64.234.246.236):
In Reply to: OT trailer floor posted by bhb on January 17, 2008 at 07:22:33:
I am looking at a similar project here in NE Colorado, and have been doin" much investigation. Harder by far and away for trailer floors are what the commercial trailer builders use short of steel or aluminium. Bear in mind they are always on the lookout for less expensive equivalent alternatives. It is an imported hardwood from the tropical climates (they say it is not an endangered species, but I'm not certain of that), "apitong or keriung," in use for many years here across the USA. I may not be spelling that quite right, but this stuff is available here from some of the trailer rebuilder supply houses. Google "apitong trailer flooring." The native hardwoods (oaks, maples, etc.) no doubt will work (but will require more maintence), but this apitong is much more dense and water repellent and harder (read that as heavy in weight too). Wood strength is measured in compression (lengthwise as if the weight were standing on the end of a vertical board) and in tension (as if the board were laying horizontally). Cypress is in the ball park for durability/weather resistance/rot resistant and strength. Apitong has them all beat for the horizontal strength. Some users gritch that it is quite slippery too, left totally untreated. Only problem seems to be this is somewhat of a seasonal item for the trailer rebuilder industry, and they seem to replenish their stock in the spring/early summer and longer lengths are somewhat more diffucult to come by at present. At least that what the locals tell me here. 1&3/8" X 7" width shiplap apitong is going here for I think around $4.70 a running foot, more or less depending on your proximity to major trailer manufactuing towns. The supply places carry this in various thickness from 3/4" to full 2". Very tough, very heavy, and very heavy duty AND hard to cut, but quite common in the trailer manufacturer world. A "best choice" for strength and durability if you don't have to go to too much trouble to get it. I have found some smaller farm impliment builders who have smaller inventories, often just a few lengths on hand for repairs.
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]
Today's Featured Article - Product Review: Black Tire Paint - by Staff. I have been fortunate in that two of my tractors have had rear tires that were in great shape when I bought the tractor. My model "H" even had the old style fronts with plenty of tread. My "L" fronts were mismatched Sears Guardsman snow tires, which I promptly tossed. Well, although these tires were in good shape as far as tread was concerned, they looked real sad. All were flat, but new tubes fixed that. In addition to years and years of scuffing and fading, they had paint splattered on
... [Read Article]
Latest Ad:
2022 John Deere 5045E, 4wd, front end loader and 3rd function with grapple. 120 hrs, 55k new, must sell
[More Ads]
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy
TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
