Anyone using roll off containers

[Bull]

I have been wanting to buy a dump trailer but the more I think about it I have been thinking of buying a trailer with the roll off containers on them. Something around 16 foot so that I could use it for soil, mulch and convert it into a trailer to load leaves in during the fall. I could also drop a container off for a rental and dumping fee for someone to clean out a basement of for a construction site cleanup. Has anyone taken this approach and what are the pros and cons? The containers are not all that expensive.

[rscritch]

I have been looking at the same thing, based on my resherch so far the trailer units have some problems picking up the heavy loads. The people i have talked to said they are great if your the only one useing them, they said it makes life really easy not haveing to clean one container out to be able to move another material. but if you thinking on renting the bins out to help pay for the unit every one i have talked to said to get a truck unit. people especialy contractors like to put all kinds of crap in them. Im looking at a kodiak tandem, way bigger than i need for landscaping but Ive been doing some checking on pricing and i can make about 65 on delevery and 65 on pick up on my containers. and I all ready have a good contractor base that i landscape for so i figure i should be able to keep all the bins that i buy busey and there for paying for the truck, at least thats the plan good luck

[tthomass]

Spend $10-$12,000 and get a 26-33k GVW truck to go under the system vs the trailer.

[suzuki4life]

yea, ive seen contractors throw EVERYTHING in there. Ive even seem guys throwing concrete and huge rocks in there. The large truck would be a good option plus you never know what else you could use it for

[joesimoes2]

Don’t forget you going to need a heavy-duty truck to tow that trailer loaded.
If you tow it with a light duty truck you could bake those brakes.:drinkup:

[paponte]

Not sure about trailers, but I wouldn't be without our hooklift. It's an all round versatile truck from a flatbed, container, spreader, or box truck with the flick of a switch.

[crazymike]

I can't comment on the trailers (I hate dump trailers)

But I'm thinking of selling my F550 and buying a roll off with on trux system.

[ConstSvcs]

I'm all for the truck and hook or frame roll-offs. I've owned a Bri-Mar dump trailer for the past nine years. I'm a building contractor so the trailer has been used for everything from construction debris to to hot asphalt for patching road crossings. Dump trailers are very picky as to how the load they're they are carrying is distributed. A little to much weight behind the rear axle and it's a sway box. Of course, I'm talking about the deck-over models. The roll-off trailers I've seen, seem to be great for an evenly loaded can but loading and hauling a tail heavy must be an experience.

The last 5 years I've pulled the dump trailer with my '03 GMC 2500HD with the bigblock / Allison combo. Which is a beast with a hunger for fuel. Due to rising fuel costs I'm moving to a Switch-n-Go on a older 2001 Isuzu FRR 6 speed chassis. Then dumping the 2500 for a lighter daily driver. The FRR at 18,000 gvw should suit my needs by moving my mini-ex and skid steer, keeping my sites clean and moving my enclosed trailer.

I'm another vote for x-ing the dump trailer and saving for a multi-use vehicle........can ya tell......??

Just my 2 cents

[NLS1]

How is the Bucks unit? Obviously the cost is a lot less then a STELLAR or Swaploader hooklift, but the real advantage seems to be weight. It looks as though it is way lighter which is nice for extra capacity. I don't know about the cable idea, looks like it is a pain compared to the hooks? Anyone have one? Reliable,etc?

[SLSNursery]

We run a couple of Stellar Hooks, like this one. Its on a 4wd 550- the other is on an Isuzu NQR cab forward. Both work great with containers, flatbeds and even and enclosed box. The can shown in this picture can be picked up by our large tandem axle roll of with a cable if necessary as well. There are advantages to either system. One of my tenants has the Bucks system. It works well for him. With the hook system you have more control of the containers on and of because the hook pushes them. With the stellar you get a great dump angle compared to some. With the cable, gravity pulls the body down. So, whatever you can imagine might happen, such as increased angle need to get the container moving, when one side hits on uneven ground the container may hop the rails, etc.

With a trailer, I can imagine that the whole event is a little shaky on rough terrain. There are times that you use the container to push or pull the truck, or straighten out as you pick a can. This might be compounded by the action of the trailer especially in mud or as I mention rough ground.

[IN2MOWN]

Just for a small comparison...for my personal use I have a 2 yard dumpster I use. I have it dumped twice a month and its 30.00. For once a week a service it would only go up to $37.00.

[twj721]

I have a 30 yrd roll off for our yard cleanup right now and it was $95. set up fee and had to pay the 1st dump up front and it was like $325. up to 10 tons and then it will be $35.00 a ton for weight over the 10 ton net weight, plus you are given 14 days free then they charge $3.00 per day starting with day #15 till they pick it up .

[ConstSvcs]

Phil,

What is the legal load "in the box" that can be carried with your 550 and NQR ? I have been looking at a FRR at Jukonski because of max load issues with a 17,950 gvw chassis. With a 11,500 curb weight I could only carry 3 tons (1.5 yds) of topsoil, stone or demo.

Tom

[EA Quinn]

We run a roll-off truck to haul our hydroseeder, and to put a can on the truck. We can put both a bobcat skidsteer and our mini x in the can at the same time so it saves a few trips. It works great for our needs. We also use the truck in the winter to haul snow after storms.

[EA Quinn]

heres a second shot with the hydroseeder on the truck...

[BMFD92]

Phil,

What is the legal load "in the box" that can be carried with your 550 and NQR ? I have been looking at a FRR at Jukonski because of max load issues with a 17,950 gvw chassis. With a 11,500 curb weight I could only carry 3 tons (1.5 yds) of topsoil, stone or demo.

Tom

i was at jukonski today looking at landscape dumps. That have a nice facility and fab shop. I saw an NQR with the switch n go and crewcab.

[paponte]

Sorry, but I have just never seen the need for a roll off in anything less than a 26k truck. I have a hook on an FL70 at 26k, and I wish I had gone bigger. It's a nice "stubby" truck with a shorter wheelbase so it's good for gettign around in tight areas. I can definitely see a tandem in the near future.