Author Topic: How would I build my own trailer (Read 66185 times)

Frank Pender - AKA "Tail Gunner" · « **Reply #25 on:** April 23, 2008, 09:57:37 PM »

Fsor a few dollars more, I would get them that are at a rating of !0,000 lbs. each. Yes, it is as bit overkill but you are prepared for whatever appears to be hauled and not afoul of the weights and measures folks.

Kirk Allen · « **Reply #26 on:** April 23, 2008, 10:08:02 PM »

Another thing you can do is put the oversize axles like Frank suggested but just because you have 10K axles doesnt mean you have to have it registered for that weight load, or at least thats how it is in Illinois. Register it for the $7500 you need but rest assured it can haul more when you need it. Key being when that time comes you need to keep a sharp eye for Mr. Smokey Bear

Steve G. · « **Reply #27 on:** April 24, 2008, 06:33:40 AM »

Quote from: Frank Pender on April 23, 2008, 09:57:37 PM

Fsor a few dollars more, I would get them that are at a rating of !0,000 lbs. each. Yes, it is as bit overkill but you are prepared for whatever appears to be hauled and not afoul of the weights and measures folks.

I think that would be a waist of money since we don't have a truck that can haul alot and the guy we'll be building it for (our close freind who will use it to haul his tractor to our land so we can use it

) to haul the tractor around will never put anything that heavy on it. Plus it's really expensive, I'm trying to do this for under $1000 - but It might not happen. If what kea says is true, then I'll get 2 5200# axles and register the trailer for 9500#.
Now can someone please tell me what size steel I should use an this trailer - I need to get prices.

Is it 2x5" boxed steel or 3x8" boxed steel or 2X4 channel steel? I just need to get some ballpark figures;D Thanks

Kirk Allen · « **Reply #28 on:** April 24, 2008, 10:26:28 AM »

I suspect 2x5 box would be more than sufficent.

Steve G. · « **Reply #29 on:** April 24, 2008, 11:33:32 AM »

Thanks, I think I am going to order these plans tonight - I've read lot's of great reviews about the.

http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200308239_200308239

Steve G. · « **Reply #30 on:** April 24, 2008, 07:13:22 PM »

I ordered the plans - now I guess I'll just wait until they get here. If ya'll have anymore advise keep it coming!

mike p · « **Reply #31 on:** April 24, 2008, 07:26:42 PM »

i agree with frank you can buy a used trailer from someone needing $ a hole lot less than steel prices
dont get in a hurry. go to farm sales, we have a yearly sale here probbly bigest in state. they allways sell trailers cheap

Steve G. · « **Reply #32 on:** April 24, 2008, 09:25:45 PM »

I havn't priced steel out yet - cuz I don't know what size to get - so I don't know how expensive it will be. I would like to get a used trailer for $1000 - anyone have any idea where I could get it? If I don't build this car trailer - then maybe I could learn how to weld on a smaller utility trailer.

Buzz Sawyer · « **Reply #33 on:** April 25, 2008, 05:27:33 PM »

Quote from: Steve G. on April 24, 2008, 06:33:40 AM

I think that would be a waist of money since we don't have a truck that can haul alot and the guy we'll be building it for (our close freind who will use it to haul his tractor to our land so we can use it ) to haul the tractor around will never put anything that heavy on it. Plus it's really expensive, I'm trying to do this for under $1000 - but It might not happen. If what kea says is true, then I'll get 2 5200# axles and register the trailer for 9500#.
Now can someone please tell me what size steel I should use an this trailer - I need to get prices. Is it 2x5" boxed steel or 3x8" boxed steel or 2X4 channel steel? I just need to get some ballpark figures;D Thanks

Steve....I dont think you are that different from me....and I can ALWAYS find something a little heavier to haul than last time....in other words build tough and your trailer will last long and haul your medium sized loads eassily
build a little heavier than you think you need and you wont regret it....
on welders...I bought a lincoln 200 amp buzz box when I was your age and am still using it after many trailer projects plus many dozens of other things a harbor freight welder is not a way to go the lincoln is much cheaper and stronger

Steve G. · « **Reply #34 on:** April 25, 2008, 06:04:05 PM »

10,000 # is already more than I need - so I guess I'll stick with my plan for 2 #5,200 axles.

As for welders, I'm still a little confused - If I'm correct I need a 200+amp arc welder that uses rods not rolls of steel. Does it have to have some kinda of gas can on it?

Thanks

Kirk Allen · « **Reply #35 on:** April 25, 2008, 06:33:46 PM »

Arc welders dont need the gas bottle but your wire feed does. Wire feed welders do a bang up job but you have to have the argon tank.

mike p · « **Reply #36 on:** April 25, 2008, 07:49:53 PM »

once you use a MIG wire feed with co2 or co2/airgon mix you never go back to stick

Steve G. · « **Reply #37 on:** April 26, 2008, 08:06:25 AM »

So what do ya'll think of the lincon 225a arc welder?

Frank Pender - AKA "Tail Gunner" · « **Reply #38 on:** April 26, 2008, 09:09:28 AM »

I have two of them and use them both at two different sites on the Tree Farm. They have done everthing I have ever asked.

Steve G. · « **Reply #39 on:** April 26, 2008, 08:18:24 PM »

I'm going to get one of these - what is the benefit of the $389 welder with AC/DC over the $269 welder with only AC. What are the benefits of having AC and DC over just AC and is it worth the extra $120?

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100041326
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100053881

Thanks guys,

Steve

Kirk Allen · « **Reply #40 on:** April 26, 2008, 08:59:25 PM »

Definatly get the DC option. I do most of my welding in the DC mode and as a novice stick welder I have far more success with the DC than the AC.

Frank Pender - AKA "Tail Gunner" · « **Reply #41 on:** April 27, 2008, 09:00:51 AM »

One of the thing you might well consider doing, is locate a large roller unit across the backend of the trailer for pulling on logs.

Steve G. · « **Reply #42 on:** April 27, 2008, 01:01:53 PM »

What is the difference though? Why is DC better than AC? I hear that DC is better in windy conditions - is that true? I don't think I could weld the trailer in DC anyway because it only does up to 125amps - from what I understand I'll need over 200amps to do a trailer. I understand tough getting DC to use for other smaller projects.

Also, will I need 120v or 220v electric for this welder?

mike p · « **Reply #43 on:** April 30, 2008, 08:45:14 PM »

I WOOD GO WITH A MIG
IF YOUR TALKING BUSS BOX GET A 220
DC SEEMS TO JUST WELD EASYER THAN AC. WHEN I TOUGHT WELDING CLASS THE DC WAS EASYER & MIG IS THE EASYEST OF ALL
LOOK IN THE FARM MACHENERY ADDS OURS HAS 2 TRAILERS 4SALE CHEAP

mike p · « **Reply #44 on:** April 30, 2008, 08:54:40 PM »

DC current flows in one direction
AC current flows back & forth

Steve G. · « **Reply #45 on:** May 01, 2008, 05:31:29 PM »

Well I got the plans today and looked at them - I'll have to go to our steel dealer and get some prices on steel now and see if it's worth it to build a trailer or just to get a used one (which i'm having trouble finding).

The other day the guy that sold us our stihl 280 and a little echo saw gave me a welder so I could learn how to weld! I don't know what size it is or even what kind but i'll know when we pick it up next week

Steve

Frank Pender - AKA "Tail Gunner" · « **Reply #46 on:** May 03, 2008, 01:14:59 PM »

You know, Steve, you masey get your trailer built, yet.

Steve G. · « **Reply #47 on:** May 03, 2008, 02:40:11 PM »

Quote from: Frank Pender on May 03, 2008, 01:14:59 PM

You know, Steve, you masey get your trailer built, yet.

A fail to realize what "masey" means

adk patroller · « **Reply #48 on:** May 03, 2008, 03:56:05 PM »

Steve,

Check this one out on e-bay! It is in Coxsackie which is south of Albany.

Item # 280222094304

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=018&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&viewitem=&item=280222094304&rd=1

Frank Pender - AKA "Tail Gunner" · « **Reply #49 on:** May 03, 2008, 04:19:29 PM »

Wopw! What a deal. If that was even somewhat near me, I would jump on that like a Hawk on a mouse. You could barely get the axels and wheels, new, for that amount, at the time I saw the bidding of $1,100.

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