Occasional utility trailer dumping: use hi-hift jack?

Carpe Discus · 04-10-08, 09:54 AM

Like many others I'm considering a trailer build to be used for utility use in addition to recreation. What about a hi-lift mount on the tongue to use for dumping a single-axle trailer? Anyone seen this?

You'd have to chock the wheels, of course. I'd rather not build a trailer with the added expense and complexity of a pivot and hydraulic mechanism, etc. just for the occasional dump.

You'd think this would work especially well with the sloped rears seen on a lot of trailers intended for offroading, allowing you to lift as high as you dare.

One of the only issues I can think of is what happens when the load shifts so that it's all in the rear? This is, of course, no small concern.

REZARF · 04-10-08, 11:08 AM

Sure it would work, just not as controlled once you reach the momentum shift point. It is a pretty good idea I think.

Rezarf <><

sirenmoses · 04-10-08, 08:05 PM

Yep, that's how I've unloaded firewood and gravel (separate loads) outta mine. No pix, didn't bother to fab anything up, just put the hi-lift under the tongue & start lifting. Watch out for that tip point, and be sure the chocks are adequate for the weight.

Plowboy · 04-15-08, 12:52 AM

If you notice the trailer in my sig, it pivots on the axle. The frame is hinged above the axle. Drop the back of the trailer to the ground and back up. works just like a semi dump trailer.

kim · 04-22-08, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carpe Discus

Like many others I'm considering a trailer build to be used for utility use in addition to recreation. What about a hi-lift mount on the tongue to use for dumping a single-axle trailer? Anyone seen this?

You'd have to chock the wheels, of course. I'd rather not build a trailer with the added expense and complexity of a pivot and hydraulic mechanism, etc. just for the occasional dump.

You'd think this would work especially well with the sloped rears seen on a lot of trailers intended for offroading, allowing you to lift as high as you dare.

One of the only issues I can think of is what happens when the load shifts so that it's all in the rear? This is, of course, no small concern.

I bought an M101 and an M101A1. I use the A1 for all of my utility trailer needs as it dumps and am planning a wheeling/camping trailer conversion for the M101.

Here is a pic of the M101A1.

04-10-08, 09:54 AM	#1
Carpe Discus IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 173	Occasional utility trailer dumping: use hi-hift jack? Like many others I'm considering a trailer build to be used for utility use in addition to recreation. What about a hi-lift mount on the tongue to use for dumping a single-axle trailer? Anyone seen this? You'd have to chock the wheels, of course. I'd rather not build a trailer with the added expense and complexity of a pivot and hydraulic mechanism, etc. just for the occasional dump. You'd think this would work especially well with the sloped rears seen on a lot of trailers intended for offroading, allowing you to lift as high as you dare. One of the only issues I can think of is what happens when the load shifts so that it's all in the rear? This is, of course, no small concern.

04-10-08, 11:08 AM	#2
REZARF IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Louisville, CO TLCA# 13041 Posts: 2,857	Sure it would work, just not as controlled once you reach the momentum shift point. It is a pretty good idea I think. Rezarf <>< __________________ Drew F. Rising Sun 4x4 Club 76 FJ40, 85 fj60 Engine and Ignition, 35" MTR's, Warn 8074, 4" of lift TPI, snorkeled, racked, Mini-truck P/S... and sometimes running. Friends don't let friends drive Thornbirds... My camping trailer build up thread.

04-10-08, 08:05 PM	#3
sirenmoses IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: central nm Posts: 1,002	Yep, that's how I've unloaded firewood and gravel (separate loads) outta mine. No pix, didn't bother to fab anything up, just put the hi-lift under the tongue & start lifting. Watch out for that tip point, and be sure the chocks are adequate for the weight. __________________ what shall I drive: Oct 84 tan fj60, 260k mi -- Dobermobile. 31" BFG ATs, Tuffy, SROR front bumper (to be installed) 2.5" BDS suspension, Rowlands storage panels Sept 84 tan fj60, 202k -- spare 85 Honda Accord, 110k -- commuter 91 Kawasaki Concours, 50k -- snowed in Oct 14, 08

04-15-08, 12:52 AM	#4
Plowboy IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: On a hill overlooking a lake in Idaho Posts: 439	If you notice the trailer in my sig, it pivots on the axle. The frame is hinged above the axle. Drop the back of the trailer to the ground and back up. works just like a semi dump trailer. __________________ 78LC40, sbc 327, PuPs, Aussie Locker, 4wdisc. 1948 bradley trailer

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