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Pressedun · #1 02-01-2011, 06:04 PM

I'm considering buying a dump trailer with the optional landscape gate to use for hauling my WB in as welll as use it for stone/mulch. Has anyone used a dump trailer for hauling equipment? What are your thoughts? Would you do it again?

I only have space for one trailer at the moment, I will get more use out of a dump trailer but really need a trailer for my WB. Just wanted to see what people that have done this think...

Pressedun · #2 02-02-2011, 10:56 AM

No one? Does it sound like a dumb idea? I feel like it's fairly practical...

BufalinoLand · #3 02-02-2011, 11:12 AM

could go either way, i have 6 trailers, but you re in a different boat, no room for another trailer, sounds good to me, i just bought a Moritz 14' dump trailer to haul my skidsteer around in and do firewood, im into versitility, let er rip, post a pic when you got that gate on

Landrus2 · #4 02-02-2011, 11:28 AM

The down side is the landscape gate will not hold heavy weight

Pressedun · #5 02-02-2011, 12:23 PM

Thanks guys, I think this may the be the route I take - gotta think about it for a little while.

Barrett Landscaping · #6 02-02-2011, 02:57 PM

could just put the mower in the truck? the landscape gates on those trailer look as if dumping some materials could be an issue.

Jpocket · #7 02-02-2011, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by joesimoes2

The down side is the landscape gate will not hold heavy weight

Very neat. Obviously not the best for either, but the best of both worlds. A great option fo some one who can only have one trailer.

Pressedun · #8 02-02-2011, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Barrett Landscaping

could just put the mower in the truck? the landscape gates on those trailer look as if dumping some materials could be an issue.

I put my WB in my truck at the moment and I'll tell you, it's a pain in the butt. I can't haul any debris away and I have to unload everything (push mower, trimmer, blower, ramps, hedge trimmers and walk behind) every single time I mow a place. Time consuming and just getting old.

I do about 2 days of mowing and the other 3 are for a variety of landscape projects which is why I think a dump trailer will be better for my needs.

Pressedun · #9 02-02-2011, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jpocket

Very neat. Obviously not the best for either, but the best of both worlds. A great option fo some one who can only have one trailer.

That's what I thought too, I figure when I'm able to get space for another trailer then I'll just get a regular landscape trailer and I'll have a dump trailer already.

Barrett Landscaping · #10 02-02-2011, 03:50 PM

if you are going to have room in the near future for another trailer do and use the dump trailer for mowing but i would get the regular ramps instead of a flimsy landscape ramp that wont hold a bobcat when the time comes.... or you could get a heavy duty tandem landscape trailer