Side dump anyone?

[jjackso5]

Freddy, yes it sounds as though there could be a market for this, but it would be based on the cost of course. And the simplicity of the unit. Would this be a complete kit ready to use or an "add-on" to a commercially available trailer, or parts of one of these trailers. Using the hydraulic system could be the optimal in terms of realistic operation, but my thoughts would be a gear drive with a simple reduction gear system. Use steel gears, not nylon to insure long life of the unit. Maybe using a couple of the "gear reduction" units that are available commercially. Just a thought.

Thank you,

Jim

[tc1cat]

Side dumping trailer with options for dumping mechanism would be the way to go. Hydraulics are nice but like you said 'expensive'. I would make a price list showing prices with each style of mechanism and see what happens. If you go this way, I would include the ESC needed for the screwdrive or actuator. Your regular dumpboxes with all of the options you list should keep you plenty busy.