Dump Trailer Built From Gator Box

Dump Trailer Built From Gator Box WAGONS/TRAILERS Conversions “I saved a ton of money by building my own heavy-duty ATV dump trailer ” says Irvin Wehman Jr New Lisbon Wis who built the trailer using the box off an old Deere Gator utility vehicle The Gator box measures 46 in long by 51 in wide and has 10-in high sides Wehman bought it at an auction for $80 The box mounts on a 1 000-lb trailer frame that he purchased from Harbor Freight for $160 He used a leaf shackle mounting kit designed for trailers and purchased at Tractor Supply Co to make rear pivot points An 8 000-lb hydraulic cylinder is used to raise and lower the box with the lower end of the cylinder fastened to a 1/4-in thick steel bracket that’s welded to the trailer tongue A manually-operated lever is used to operate the cylinder Wehman wanted to mount turf tires on the unit for more flotation so to widen the axle he split the trailer frame’s axle and welded in 8 in of material The tires measure 23 in tall by 10 1/2 in wide and mount on 12-in wheel rims off an old Deere zero turn riding mower “We use it to maintain a campground on our property and also to haul dirt and firewood at home It’s built sturdy and has a lot of capacity – I’ve loaded the box full of heavy clay but had no problems dumping the load ” says Wehman “I paid $60 for the hydraulic cylinder which is off an old cherry picker I bought the wheel rims at an auction for $65 ” Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Irvin Wehman Jr W6435 County Road A New Lisbon Wis 53950

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