Explore the Dump Trailer
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Don’t Make This Expensive Mistake! Dump Trailer or Dump Truck?
What happens here
Investigate the features of the Belmont dump trailer, noting its high-quality American-made construction from an Amish company in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Observe the hydraulic lift system, including the hydraulic pump, reservoir, and battery located in a lockable front box. Learn how to operate the dump bed and the Stillwell hydraulic jack using a wired remote controller. Explore the versatility of the tailgate, which can function as traditional barn doors or a spreading gate. Discover additional practical features like the integrated tool storage basket under the bed (for rakes, shovels), a safety prop for maintenance, and a roll-up tarp system for securing loads.
Goal: Understand the advanced features and construction of a high-quality dump trailer.
Tools and materials
- Battery — Powering the hydraulic system
- Belmont Dump Trailer Belmont Trailers — The primary dump trailer being showcased
- Hydraulic Pump — Powering the hydraulic lift system
- Hydraulic Reservoir — Storing hydraulic fluid
- Rake — Stored in the under-bed tool basket
- Roll-up Tarp System — Covering and securing loads
- Shovel — Stored in the under-bed tool basket
- Stillwell Hydraulic Jack Stillwell — Raising and lowering the trailer hitch
- Wired Remote Controller — Operating the hydraulic dump bed and jack