20 ton Eager Beaver Tag trailer

[Kaf343]

So now that I have a few dump trucks I figured I need a tag trailer for them. The frame is based off of a Eager Beaver 20 ton 20XPT trailer.

I've ordered some tires and rims from Ric and getting some ramps 3D printed from Brian, I hope to cut the wood this week and have it finished by the end of the week.


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[flatdeck]

Looks great.. Did you use frame stock, or home depot channel?? Are you going to use tandem wheel or super signals??

It late I have lots of questions...LOL

Wayne

[Kaf343]

Wayne, I used frame stock for the outer frame and 3/4" plywood channel for the inner frame. Both rails will be exposed when finished, the wood planks will go between the rails. I'm using duel PMD wheels and 65mm tires.

Thanks Keith.

[Kingcam2]

Hi Kaf343

That look like a good start for your first tag trailer.

I can't wait to see it finished.

I am look at a low loader or demo semi for my first trailer.

Regards from Cameron.

[flatdeck]

Thanks for info Keith... It is going to be a great build...


Wayne

[plow jockey]

Thats gonna be a sweet addition to the dump. I always wanted to build one. Im gonna be watching this one. Nice job Keith.

[Kaf343]

Hi Kaf343

That look like a good start for your first tag trailer.

I can't wait to see it finished.

I am look at a low loader or demo semi for my first trailer.

Regards from Cameron.

Thanks Cameron.

Thanks for info Keith... It is going to be a great build...


Wayne[/QUOT

No problem Wayne

[QUOTE=plow jockey;102324]Thats gonna be a sweet addition to the dump. I always wanted to build one. Im gonna be watching this one. Nice job Keith.

Thanks Fred.

[Kaf343]

Got my wood and diamond plate fenders cut.

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[Diesel Demond]

great looking trailer!

[FlyingBeagle]

Trailer is looking great, too great for what I am used to seeing on the roads.

To get the true scale points I think it will need a bit of weathering. Once you get it painted you need to saok it down with water and warp some of the wood so the ends stick up. Then go at it with a hammer and chisel and make some holes that are just small enough that the backhoe wheel doesnt fall completely through. Then remove 2/3 of one of the diamond plate wheel covers and repace it with a couple layers of half rotten scale plywood. Finally cake a good thick layer of several different colors mud all over it. A shredded tire on a rusty rim laying on the tongue will add some extra style points. :D:D:D

[Kaf343]

great looking trailer!


Thanks Cory


Trailer is looking great, too great for what I am used to seeing on the roads.

To get the true scale points I think it will need a bit of weathering. Once you get it painted you need to saok it down with water and warp some of the wood so the ends stick up. Then go at it with a hammer and chisel and make some holes that are just small enough that the backhoe wheel doesnt fall completely through. Then remove 2/3 of one of the diamond plate wheel covers and repace it with a couple layers of half rotten scale plywood. Finally cake a good thick layer of several different colors mud all over it. A shredded tire on a rusty rim laying on the tongue will add some extra style points. :D:D:D

LOL, I'll have to figure that part out. Maybe I'll just let my son use it for a few weeks and then it'll fit the norm.

[Mikeo78]

Very nice! Trailer deck looks awesome

[Trucker_Jo]

Very nice looking trailer! Cant wait to see how it sits behind a truck.

Jarrett

[Espeefan]

Nice job building the frame on this trailer. It looks smooth and solid. You've got a great start on the decking as well.

[Kaf343]

Very nice! Trailer deck looks awesome

Thanks Mike

Very nice looking trailer! Cant wait to see how it sits behind a truck.

Thanks Joe, I'll hitch er up tomorrow night.
Jarrett

Nice job building the frame on this trailer. It looks smooth and solid. You've got a great start on the decking as well.

Thanks, I appreciate the comments.

[Kaf343]

Small update, shot some paint on the frame, just waiting on rams from the printer and my wheels were supposed to be here today, oh well maybe tomorrow.

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[flatdeck]

trailer looks great.. Any plains for lights and or tie downs???



Wayne

[Kaf343]

trailer looks great.. Any plains for lights and or tie downs???



Wayne

Thanks Wayne, I have D-rings ordered and bezels and LED's should go in this weekend.

[Kaf343]

Hitched up!

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[flatdeck]

If you are going to haul that much weight maybe it should have been a four axle..... The ICC will get you....LOL


Wayne

[RCP57]

Your trailer looks great! I am working towards building one of these myself so it is great to see roughly what it may look like. Are you adding ramps or just leaving it as is?

Keep up the great work!

[Kaf343]

Your trailer looks great! I am working towards building one of these myself so it is great to see roughly what it may look like. Are you adding ramps or just leaving it as is?

Keep up the great work!


Thanks, yes I am adding ramps. I'm having a set 3d printed so I can get a little more detail than just making out of aluminum.

[Kaf343]

If you are going to haul that much weight maybe it should have been a four axle..... The ICC will get you....LOL


Wayne

Yeah, LOL. no it's going to be used for the D5 Dozer which is under the 20,000 cap. The track loader will be on my four axle low boy behind it.

[FlyingBeagle]

That trailer looks great. Just Curious, what did you use for a hitch, I didnt see it in any of the photos?

[Kaf343]

That trailer looks great. Just Curious, what did you use for a hitch, I didnt see it in any of the photos?


Thanks Flying beagle, I am using a scale pintle hitch from Ric at PMD.

[cabs]

Jersey is a free foe all. No icc to worry about. Haha
Awesome job!!!

[MoRockN]

Man, It has been said before and you're prolly sick of hearing it but that is AN OUTSTANDING looking trailer!! turned out just perfect. keep the updates coming. Nice work!

Ayoub

[Stuff]

wow looks good!

[Kaf343]

Jersey is a free foe all. No icc to worry about. Haha
Awesome job!!!

Funny, thanks bud.

Man, It has been said before and you're prolly sick of hearing it but that is AN OUTSTANDING looking trailer!! turned out just perfect. keep the updates coming. Nice work!

Ayoub

Wow, no I'm never tired of hearing somebody like something I've built, lol. Just finished a neck mount working Dollie wheel for it, I'll post picks tonight.

wow looks good!

Thanks Stuff.

[dabears]

You know I have to have this trailer right?? LOL I was thinking of making one like it just shorter (my dump is a midget)
Looks fantastic buddy!!

[Lmackattack]

Looking good. Im thinking of puilding one for my 6 wheeler i just built.

Yours Reminds me of the tag trailer I pulled. It was a 3 axel with a gravity tilt bed....dam thing never wanted to stay locked in the down position. Was a little scary loading in the rain as well!

[Kaf343]

You know I have to have this trailer right?? LOL I was thinking of making one like it just shorter (my dump is a midget)
Looks fantastic buddy!!

LOL, your blue dump would look great pulling one of these.

Looking good. Im thinking of puilding one for my 6 wheeler i just built.

Yours Reminds me of the tag trailer I pulled. It was a 3 axel with a gravity tilt bed....dam thing never wanted to stay locked in the down position. Was a little scary loading in the rain as well!

Thanks Lmack, that would be a little scary having your trailer tilt on its own running down the road.

[Kaf343]

Let's try this again, I added a working tongue jacks and lights.

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Still need to replace the axles and wheels, then add the ramps.

[flatdeck]

You forgot to add the mud and oil stains to the deck....LOL


Wayne

[Mikeo78]

Awesome job! Truck is sweet too. 👍

[Kaf343]

You forgot to add the mud and oil stains to the deck....LOL


Wayne

That's coming next Wayne. Lol

Awesome job! Truck is sweet too. 👍

Thanks Mike

[Kaf343]

Small update, received my D rings, chains and binders today.

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[Finster]

You forgot to add the mud and oil stains to the deck....LOL


Wayne

Yeah and warped, rotten boards and some rusted bent area where someone backed it into a building or concrete wall. :) In all honesty it looks great, well done.

[Kaf343]

Small update, got the axles, tires and rims mounted up. It sits right at scale height now. Also did a little weathering on the boards. None busted yet, lol.

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[sparkycuda]

This is a really nice build. Love all the details and clever use of servo arm and ball joint! The deck stains added more realism....just need to scuff some paint and tweak a beam or two and you won't know it from the 1:1. Great job!

Ken

[RCP57]

Great job! It really turned out amazing!

[dabears]

Looking really good with the tires and details on it!

[TRUCKMAKER]

Very nice build, I've been watching from the begining and the details are just right, it turned out great!

[Exclusive RC]

This build SUCKS!!!!!! j/p great job! just missing those ramps im making for you and your off to haulin'!

[Trucker_Jo]

Holy cow looking good! Are the ramps going to be the triangle type that support the trailer as the load drives on? :D

[flatdeck]

I'll have a truck in your area tomorrow I'll have him drop by ot pick it up.. we have a back hoe to move.. Sorry about the boards that will get broke.. LOL

Trailer looks great, like the way you aged it .. Right on


Wayne

[JohnStilwell]

Wow, awesome build there Kaf343. Looks great, yup just needs a few scratches and some tweaks on the side frames and you won't know it from a real Eager Beaver. Mind if I ask where you got those 'D' rings?

John

[plow jockey]

Looks killer! Great job on the weathering.Thoose rims and tires are a perfect match for the trailer. Great job Keith!!

[Kaf343]

This is a really nice build. Love all the details and clever use of servo arm and ball joint! The deck stains added more realism....just need to scuff some paint and tweak a beam or two and you won't know it from the 1:1. Great job!

Ken

Thanks Ken, I'm going to check out a few of these trailers on the road to come up with some ideas on where to ding it,lol

[Kaf343]

Great job! It really turned out amazing!

Thanks for the comment.

Looking really good with the tires and details on it!

Thanks Aaron, I'm really happy with the tires on it now.

Very nice build, I've been watching from the begining and the details are just right, it turned out great!

Thanks TM, appreciate it.

This build SUCKS!!!!!! j/p great job! just missing those ramps im making for you and your off to haulin'!

Lol, thanks Brian and your ramps are going to top it off. Can't wait.

Holy cow looking good! Are the ramps going to be the triangle type that support the trailer as the load drives on? :D

Trucker Jo, yea the ramps are triangle type and will support the trailer when down.

I'll have a truck in your area tomorrow I'll have him drop by ot pick it up.. we have a back hoe to move.. Sorry about the boards that will get broke.. LOL

Trailer looks great, like the way you aged it .. Right on


Wayne

Thanks Wayne, it needs to get used, lol

Wow, awesome build there Kaf343. Looks great, yup just needs a few scratches and some tweaks on the side frames and you won't know it from a real Eager Beaver. Mind if I ask where you got those 'D' rings?

John

Thanks John, I got the D rings from Ric at PMD, there awesome.

Looks killer! Great job on the weathering.Thoose rims and tires are a perfect match for the trailer. Great job Keith!!

Thanks Fred, I'm happy with it now.

[Kaf343]

Well, I think I'm finished with this one. Ramps are on and work great. Brian from Exclusive RC did an awesome job on these ramps.

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[22fatcat]

that looks awesome, very nice job. What are the ramps made out of?

[sparkycuda]

That's one awesome setup! Congrats!

Ken

[flatdeck]

That combo likes great very nice job....


Wayne

[Mikeo78]

Hey is there a build thread for the triaxle?! Both look awesome!!

[FlyingBeagle]

That really turned out fantastic. Great job.

I would love to see some video of you loading it and driving it with a piece of equipment that makes the suspesion work.

[sneff]

By far the best equipment trailer i've seen.

[heavy_duty]

Great job. That trailer is like a beautiful woman, it's hard not. to keep looking at her.:D.JK. Great job and keep those top notch builds coming.

Ed

[Exclusive RC]

Amazing by far! The ramps def set it off, cherry on the cake so to speak, awesome build brother, keep it up!

[Tamiya Cowboy]

Awesome looking build Keith like normal you are kicking out some amazing builds..

[Kaf343]

that looks awesome, very nice job. What are the ramps made out of?

Thanksfatcat, the ramps are 3d printed by Brian at Exclusive RC.

That's one awesome setup! Congrats!

Ken

Thanks Ken.

That combo likes great very nice job....


Wayne

Thanks Wayne.

Hey is there a build thread for the triaxle?! Both look awesome!!

Thanks Mike, I'll post the triable build in a few days.

That really turned out fantastic. Great job.

I would love to see some video of you loading it and driving it with a piece of equipment that makes the suspesion work.

Thanks flying beagle, I try a video this week.

By far the best equipment trailer i've seen.

Thanks sniff.

Great job. That trailer is like a beautiful woman, it's hard not. to keep looking at her.:D.JK. Great job and keep those top notch builds coming.

Ed

Thanks Ed, appriciate it.

Amazing by far! The ramps def set it off, cherry on the cake so to speak, awesome build brother, keep it up!

Thanks Brian, ramps are awesome.

Awesome looking build Keith like normal you are kicking out some amazing builds..

Thanks Paul, really appriciate it.

[Kausekaos]

That came out off the chain.

[Kausekaos]

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exactly what I wanted to try to build. Only thing missing is a LR634. lol

[Claus]

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Love it!

[tippa]

great build ...never ceases to amaze me the level of craftsmanship shown on this site ..a lot of people should be very proud ...can I ask where you got your lights from ?