About Dump Trailers
Dump utility trailers typically have gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWRs) of 10,000 pounds (4,536 kilograms) and under, although there are some exceptions, and they are used for a wide range of applications, including transporting bulk construction waste, dirt, rock, sand, and other materials. They are most commonly available in single- or tandem-axle configurations.
PJ Trailers D3 72-Inch Tandem Axle Dump Trailer
While dump utility trailers have lower load capacities than dump semi-trailers, they have many of the same features, including one or more hydraulic rams that lift the front of the cargo box and allow materials to fall out through a rear gate mechanism. Most dump utility trailers are made from aluminum, which is light but still durable enough for larger payloads, or steel, which is stronger but heavier.
Dump Trailer Benefits
Because dump trailers are small and light, they are well-suited for such applications as DIY projects at home or working on smaller construction jobs where the hydraulic ram makes quick work of unloading various materials. However, because they are purpose-built for the job, they don’t offer the same versatility provided by other types of trailers.
Some other common examples of utility trailers include cargo, flat, gooseneck, and landscaping trailers, among others. Fully enclosed cargo trailers protect loads from outside elements and can handle transporting items that may otherwise blow away or fall out of an open trailer. They may have one or more side doors in addition to the door, which makes it easier to unload items in the middle of the trailer. There are open cargo trailers available, as well.
Flatbed and landscaping trailers are similar in that they are lighter-weight than other utility trailers because they may only have metal mesh sidewalls or no panels at all within the sidewall frames. Both trailer types often have a wood floor and a metal frame as well as a rear tailgate that folds down to act as a ramp. Landscape trailers sometimes also have drop-down sidewalls for more loading and unloading options.
Flat utility trailers can handle any loads that can stand up to open transport, including ATVs or lawnmowers, and landscaping trailers are ideal for transporting brush, tree branches, plants, yard waste, and other similar loads because they usually have higher sidewalls. Landscaping models also sometimes have built-in racks designed to hold lawn maintenance equipment and tools securely.
Find The Right Dump Trailer
You will find a large selection of new and used dump trailers for sale on UtilityTrailersToday.com from such popular brands as Carry-On, PJ Trailers, and Rainbow Trailers. PJ Trailers sells a D3 72-inch Tandem Axle Dump with an inside bed width of between 10 and 12 feet (3 and 3.7 meters) and a load capacity of up to 7,240 lbs (3,284 kg), and Rainbow Trailers sells a 5- by 8-ft (1.5- by 2.4-m) dump trailer with a payload capacity of 2,330 lbs (1,057 kg).
One example of a model that falls outside the 10,000-lb range but still serves the same purpose as other dump utility trailers is the 25DU Tandem Dual Gooseneck Dump Trailer from Big Tex. It is available in 18- and 20-ft (5.5- and 6.1-m) sizes, both with a GVWR of 25,900 lbs (11,748 kg), and payload capacities of 18,280 and 17,830 lbs (8,292 and 8,088 kg), respectively. Big Tex sells smaller dump trailers as well, including the 5,000-lb (2,268-kg) GVWR 50SR.
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