CHIP TRAILER

[JoseFL10-4]

Here another project on the way, oh and the whole plant coming soon. Working now on suspension and back door.

[Trucker_Jo]

Awesome i've been waiting to see someone start one of these!! It looks good. Are you going to build the dumpers also? Happy building

[JoseFL10-4]

Yes, but i don't know if only lift the trailer or all truck

[Mojave450rider]

awesome start! I hope you do the whole truck dumper.

[woodhog]

Looks like you got a good start.I knew when you talked about it at Indy it would be next on the build list:D

[Diesel Demond]

sweet cant waite to see finished product

[Trucker_Jo]

If you need pictures of dumper set ups I could probably get you set up :D:D

[JoseFL10-4]

Thanks, I download some pics I just don't know if lift the whole tractor and trailer or just the trailer, I will post pics soon. Woodhog I can play with it inside the house no problems jajajaj

[Trucker_Jo]

I have seen them do both so just the trailer is realistic as well.

[1985 kenworth]

that is too cool buddy,looks just like the chip trailers...nice job:)

[Espeefan]

Cool build. I see these trailers all the time, and thought it would make a neat project. Good to see something totally different. Let us know how it turns out. You are off to a great start. These trailers have such low bellies. Don't get it hung up on the railroad tracks!

[JoseFL10-4]

Here more pics, is almost done, now i m working in the dump platform
looking for a 48 inch long to lift a whole truck, i m going to use screw drive and i will use a drill to lift for now. Pic for the platform will post next weekend.

[JoseFL10-4]

MORE PICS

[aussietruckerguy]

Very nice :-D

[Espeefan]

Nice work. Your trailer looks great. Your ball screw looks up to the task of lifting. Industrial grade parts!

[Trucker_Jo]

Looks Great:bounce:

[JoseFL10-4]

The dumper in the begining, i use a high torque drill, i cut the handle with the switch that way i can control from out side, any idea very welcome thks.

[grumpygrady]

for the floor would the tread nonslip sandpaper work ? I know it comes in 8 inch wide
I have a roll if you need some

[FabOne]

SUPER build Jose!! Keep us posted.

-Terry (your Indy neighbor)

[JoseFL10-4]

I have to do some upgrades in the lift, I broke a part testing it , but the part is on the way now should be done by this weekend hopefully.

[FlyingBeagle]

Very cool, I have seen some videos of these in action before, but what holds the truck to the tipper? Do you just back the trailer up against a bumpstop or is there some type of latch that actually holds the truck and trailer in place?

The driver better make sure everything is stowed away in the cab, and take his cofee cup with him or he will have a real mess when he climbs back inside.:)

[woodhog]

This is my profession,and yes the truck and trailer just stay on the tipper from gravity and yes everything flies in the sleeper when it is raised up.;)I also had just a trailer tipper and we never chained the trailer to the platform.

[woodhog]

Dump looks real good also cant wait to see it working:D

[JoseFL10-4]

Well today is the day to test i just receive the part missing, oh need to go to pet mart or waliwoll to find the best material looks like mulch, if somebody knows let me know asap. How post a video?

[Northwoods Timber toter]

Cuttings from a chainsaw should be pretty spot on for chips.

[Trucker_Jo]

Rough cedar chips for animal bedding or maybe wood pellets would make the best chip material. Just don't get it wet:cop:

[JoseFL10-4]

finally dumper working, need to see if can lift now with the trailer loaded.

[JoseFL10-4]

more pics.

[Izzy]

awesome tipper - great work. I like the little shack too :)

[JoseFL10-4]

I use a velmex unislide b2500 series, 34 inch long and a high torque drill from harbor freight tools, i have to do some mod but till now work good.

[Espeefan]

Awesome! It looks like the platform is sagging a little though. Easily fixed by running some metal or wooden stringers along the edges of the plywood, to add some rigidity. I like that truck too!

[JoseFL10-4]

Well i keep working in this project I add a whole plant. I have to cut the pipe and attach to the buildings. I just finish a 3rd building ,will post pic soon is a whs garage to storage a loader and other stuff.

[JoseFL10-4]

here is the 3rd building

[kwalters]

That is really awesome! Great job.