Metalworking (rec.crafts.metalworking) Discuss various aspects of working with metal, such as machining, welding, metal joining, screwing, casting, hardening/tempering, blacksmithing/forging, spinning and hammer work, sheet metal work.

 
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Prev Previous Post   Next Post Next
  #1   Report Post  
Grant Erwin
 
Posts: n/a
Default small heavy trailer?

I sold my boom truck awhile ago when I realized it just didn't make economic
sense because the insurance costs were eating me alive. Since then, I've been
trying to think of a reasonable way to come up with something that can move
any of my machines (top weight about 2500#). I have a concept that I want to
run by the "design review" board here :-)

My idea is to buy a junker 2-horse trailer, rip the body off it and build
a bed for it. My reasoning is there are tons of these around, and I do see
them occasionally for under $300. They have 2 axles, and many have electric
brakes. The frames are usually quite substantial, but the trailers are
pretty short. I don't want a long car-hauler type trailer, don't have room
for it, plus up here you pay by length when you go on a Washington State ferry
boat, so shorter is better.

What do you guys think?

GWE
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules

Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Small Table Making Software - Instructional Software Program JK Woodworking 0 February 15th 04 07:50 PM
Log Loading Ramp for trailer?? Terry King Woodworking 8 September 27th 03 11:54 PM
Trailer Fridge Box ((Cheap) Alternatives to) Chris Holmes UK diy 8 August 7th 03 03:30 PM
OT - Unbraked trailer safety requirements *Secondary Couplings* Richard Savage UK diy 0 July 19th 03 02:12 PM
OT - Unbraked trailer safety requirements Danny Monaghan UK diy 0 July 18th 03 01:16 PM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 03:58 AM.

Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©2004-2024 DIYbanter.
The comments are property of their posters.
 

About Us

"It's about DIY & home improvement"