Upgradation of Dump Trailers
A dump trailer is usually used for moving mulch and debris, however landscapers have turned them into multipurpose tools by loading equipment into them as well. Typically found in 7000-12000 GVW varieties, dump trailers have solid metal floors and sides suitable to carrying loose material. With the proper ramp, its also possible to load small used trucks - tractors and the occasional skid loader. Dumps are available as either deck over or low profile depending on your needs.
Dump trailers can be utilized for other practical purposes as well. Use it to take equipment and material to and from various job sites. Quaglino Roofing Company in San Luis Obispo says they use a dump trailer as a debris box in their yard. Their crews bring job site debris back to the yard at the end of each day. When the trailer is full, they just hook it up to their truck and take it to the dump.
Finally, the hitch is a matter of personal preference. Both the fifth wheel and the bumper pull are equally durable and reliable. The fifth wheel hitch is quicker to maneuver in areas where the turning radius is tight. It is also easier and more stable to tow. The driver can easily see the hitch in the truck for accurate positioning. The bumper of dump trailer pull its advantage in that the bed of the towing vehicle is unobstructed and free to haul additional supplies and equipment.
Most manufactures can customize a trailer to meet your specific needs. For instance, a trailer can be built with low sides for built- up and shingle tear-off or it can be built with higher sides to accommodate shake tear-off. Tarp rollers are a popular upgrade especially with the current law requiring all loads be tarped while transporting. Spare tire carriers, steel tool boxes, load binders and side mounted ladders can all be welded onto the trailer. Special load requirements can be addressed as well by increasing axles or using dual wheels.
After reviewing the pros and cons of the conventional methods for handling tear-off debris and comparing them with those of dump trailers, we feel confident that you will agree with the growing number of roofing contractors who have decided that the dump trailer is the best solution to keep tear-off from becoming a rip-off.
