Frame needed for 10 wheeler grain truck with pup

@cke @wore out @jamespmack
Hopefully they can get you straight.

 

Lots of variables. Why not buy a used dump truck which would have tons of other uses around a farm besides grain. Truck prices are getting pretty low.

Not knowing how much you plan to haul. It's a guess. Alot that are used 4 weeks out of the year are single frames and piles of junk. Some are heavy with double frames.

You hauling 250 bushel, or 750 bushel?

Single axle tractors and steel hopper bottoms are pretty affordable also.

 

MIGHT be less expensive to buy an older solid sleeper truck, remove the sleeper, and stretch the frame if necessary... But I dont know what the market for those trucks is right now.

 

Lots of options. Your talking 35k payload. Add in what ever your empty weight is. Your probably 54-55k gross.

Single frame will do the job. You can reinforce the frame with L shape frame overlay from cab to drive axle. Tie the rear together. Probably have some flex and sway when dumping. But that would take into account locations, and your operation. Because it will probably get filled full every trip. More than do able on a single frame. Double frame would be great. Type of hoist matters. Straight cylinder, scissor hoist?

We are getting to the end of my dump knowledge. I don't like dumps, they tip over.

 

Contact points. My understanding the scissor is easlier on the frame than single point cylinder.

Now that is my understanding. Maybe someone with more dump experience can add to conversation. I've never owned any. I have worked on some. But my knowledge is limited.

 

Old ready mix truck…built like a tank and very low resale value if the mixer is junk….unfortunately you will be stuck with an m11 or other small block engine Paid 4200 for this one
Did a little grain hauling lol could take in 1400 bu with 2 more wagons behind was going to put a box on it but ended up using it for a semi