END DUMP VS BELT TRAILER ??
Discussion in 'Tanker, Bulk and Dump Trucking Forum' started by iamfargo, Mar 17, 2019.
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If a book were written on the pros and cons of dump vs belt, pros and cons of a belt, and the pros and of a dump, the book would be about 2 feet thick. Now add a few chapters on the various pros and cons of different manufacturers especially when considering belt trailers. I am done stirring this pot soooo good luck!
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Nice thing about end dump. No worries about breaking down of the belt system and be empty in 10 seconds.
Only advantage I can see with belt is no overhead to worry about. Power lines and what not.Tb0n3 Thanks this. -
Hey blade quick question if I have a 35ft end dump do I need a tri axle on the trailer to bridge 80k or can I run tandem my wheel base is 250 ??
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the company I was leased too had leveling devices in there cabs which are supposed to alert a driver if he’s dumping on unlevel ground they still lost two trailers in the last year do too material sticking in the bed!! I really don’t think any device will prevent a tip over if material sticks to one side and not the other!! I could be wrong though.
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I’m almost positive you would need the tri-axle but may I ask why you would go with such a short trailer?? Are you planning on staying local or going over the road!!
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Running local like 400 mile radius so if I have to run a 400 mile trip once a week I would get a room but I’m trying to just run 100 mile trips back and forth with an extended day cabblade Thanks this.
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And let’s say I stay day cab should I still pull a 39 ft just to be safe or what?
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A daycab locally no scales no I wouldn’t think so.
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You should try to get a hold of @NightWind she does local like you are looking into and only lives one state over she would be a wealth of knowledge for what you are wanting to do!!
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