Flat/Dump Bed on a Non-Dually Pickup

[Eclipse]

I have been kicking around the idea of putting a flat bed dump on a 3/4 truck. The main thing I would be hauling is grass clippings, pruning debris, and bark. I realize the capacity is not that great but I would think with the lighter materials I would be ok.

I have looked at dually's but I don't think I need the extra capacity of a dually and the truck I am considering putting the flatbed on I just spent a ton of money on it and I think it is a great truck. I would hate to sell it at this point so I am trying to make it work for the time being.

I looked at dump inserts and unless I find one at a great price, I would rather put the money toward a flatbed with a hoist.

Anybody else running a flatbed on SRW truck? Any comments, good or bad, about a SRW flatbed dump?

I appreciate your comments.

[Uranus]

Landscape company across the street has a flat bed 1/2 ton chevy. Put an add a leaf in it and off they go. Little hairy when you have a full load (3 1/3 ft sides) and the roads are wet. They have been running it for 3 years so I guess it works. Also see they pulling a skid steer behind it too.

[DBL]

you said you would be hauling grass and other little stuff...if thats it then you can do it dually dumps can just hold more weight so a dump on a 3/4 ton would be fine for light material

[hosejockey2002]

I've got a dump insert in a 3/4 ton truck (Chevy 2500HD) and it works great. I can haul 2800 lbs. without exceeding the truck's ratings. If you need the flatbed for loading pallets on, it may be the way to go, but a flatbed with a hoist will probably weigh just as much and probably cost more than a dump insert.

[meets1]

We have three trucks that are 3/4 with dumps. Work great for us. They are mostly the lawn crew trucks with mostly grass, leaves, other debris. Once you start to haul some rock, sand, gravel, dirt - you'll notice the extra weight. Winter time I have plows and we put extra weight in the back to help with the push!

[Lawnworks]

What about changing the rear wheels to dually style and just put a regular flatbed on it? It would look sharp, and possibly have more capacity.

[Gravel Rat]

Adding dual wheels to a 3/4 ton doesn't increase the capacity you still have a 3/4 ton truck and legally your only allowed to gross 8600lbs.

To get max capacity out of the truck get a aluminum bed and make it dump also try use a post hoist over a scissor hoist. A scissor hoist adds 300lbs to the truck.

A 7x8 flatdeck would work well on a 3/4 with and it doesn't look goofy with single rear wheels.

[jazak]

^^^ That is NOT true when you are dealing with a F-350 or 3500.:nono:

[hosejockey2002]

Adding dual wheels to a 3/4 ton doesn't increase the capacity you still have a 3/4 ton truck and legally your only allowed to gross 8600lbs.

My Chevy 2500HD has a GVWR or 9200, and an F250 with a diesel has a GVWR of up to 10,000. GVWRs have increased somewhat over the years. Heck, you can get an F150 with a GVWR of 8200....

[RockSet N' Grade]

I know you asked about a dump bed on a pick up truck, but what about the idea of getting a dump trailer with hydraulic hoist to tow behind your truck when you have those type of jobs and just leave the truck "as is"?

[Lawnworks]

I think a dump bed is more convenient especially in the busy season. I think the cost would be the same or more for the dump trailer, but you could probably recoup the dump trailer cost more than the truck when it is time to sell.

[tthomass]

haul more with a dump trailer than your truck.......not to mention you still have the use of the bed of your truck for tools and other material

[Az Gardener]

He said he would only be putting in shrub and brush trimming and some grass clippings in the dump, probably like me and already pulling a trailer of equipment. So the dump trailer does not help much.

I am considering the same thing, if anyone can recommend a good after market kit I would be grateful.

[noseha]

[QUOTE=hosejockey2002]I've got a dump insert in a 3/4 ton truck (Chevy 2500HD) and it works great. I can haul 2800 lbs. without exceeding the truck's ratings. If you need the flatbed for loading pallets on, it may be the way to go, but a flatbed with a hoist will probably weigh just as much and probably cost more than a dump insert.[/QUOTE


ya... to make the flat bed would cost a lot more
I run a 3/4 ton truck with a dump instert for leaves workgreat.

[LindblomRJ]

Here is what I have on my 79 Ford F150

http://new.photos.yahoo.com/rjlindblom/album/576460762314907441

It doesn't have a hoist.

[nt1]

Try this thread for some ideas and good photos. You will also find a bi-fold gate.

http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=131965

[noseha]

here is my leaf box in a 3/4 ton

[Eclipse]

Thanks for all the feedback.

Correct a dump trailer will not work since I want the ability to pull a trailer full of equipment while being able to haul debris/waste.

I didn't think of adding a dually axle, but I don't know that I see an absolute need for a dually with the materials I will be hauling. It guess it is something to consider.

[Metro Lawn]

I think the dump insert is the best option. I have 2 and love them.

[Lawnworks]

Thanks for all the feedback.

Correct a dump trailer will not work since I want the ability to pull a trailer full of equipment while being able to haul debris/waste.

I didn't think of adding a dually axle, but I don't know that I see an absolute need for a dually with the materials I will be hauling. It guess it is something to consider.

Well I think it is not the weight capacity as much as the volume capacity. I would think you would want the widest, longest bed you can get. I find myself using every square inch of my flatbed.

[Grn Mtn]

Why not just do this...? its got to be the least expensive option and adds the least amount of weight.

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_21091_21091