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Turf Dawg
12-03-2008, 12:47 AM
Right now I am using a 20L X 8W X 7H enclosed for my maintenance. I have a Hustler super z 66", a Walker MT GHS 48" and a Toro 21". Next year I think I am going to add a 36" walkbehind . I know this is not going to fit and still be able to dump clippings in the front of trailer.

What I am thinking of would be a 24' open flatbed. The front would have a side gate to put the 36" and 21" on. The next 4' would be a box to hold the clippings. On this area I want a side ramp that removes for dumping. The last 16' would be for the Hustler and Walker.

I also am thinking of putting a service bed on my truck to hold all of my junk. Right now I have stuff in the trailer, the back seat of the truck is full and I also have a toolbox in the bed.

I know there is some smart people on here with good ideals [like Sweet Tater with his trailer ideal] so tell me what ya'll think about this.:drinkup:

slamjamrockinman
12-03-2008, 12:56 AM
check out blue ribbon lawns setup, he has almost the exact thing you are talking about. Heres a link.http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=220365

Sweet Tater
12-03-2008, 01:02 AM
I know there is some smart people on here with good ideals [like Sweet Tater with his trailer ideal] so tell me what ya'll think about this.:drinkup:

Not many folks have mentioned smart people and me in the same sentence :laugh:

bobcatnj
12-03-2008, 01:11 AM
why are you dumping grass in the trailer? i run a 36, 2 48's, and 60 ztr with a bagger on the back and have more than enough room

Sweet Tater
12-03-2008, 01:15 AM
why are you dumping grass in the trailer? i run a 36, 2 48's, and 60 ztr with a bagger on the back and have more than enough room

theres only 3 choices where to empty your bags, the trailer, the bed of your truck or on location if you can. I got tired of cleaning the bed of my truck every day.

Turf Dawg
12-03-2008, 01:48 AM
check out blue ribbon lawns setup, he has almost the exact thing you are talking about. Heres a link.http://www.lawnsite.com/showthread.php?t=220365

That is very simillar to what I was talking about, mine just needs to be longer.
why are you dumping grass in the trailer? i run a 36, 2 48's, and 60 ztr with a bagger on the back and have more than enough room

Because I can just back in and dump. If I was to put it in the truck I would have to use the dump bins and these are a pain in the arse. Also on my big days where I use the Walker alot there is not room for another mower.

Jerry Lee
12-03-2008, 05:59 PM
if ur goin with a 24" maybe take a look at a dove tail thats what we ran at my old lawn job and i liked those u didnt drag the deck getting on and off the trailer.