Seen here somewhere a guy asking about building a grain trailer. I end up building specialty trailers that can't be bought to fit our needs. Usually try to use something that can be adapted,or at least give a good starting point. This isn't a grain trailer,but you could start the same way. Rolled her out of the shop today.
This one started life as a railroad container hauling frame. Since their containers are self supporting all they have for a trailer frame is a 4"x12" I-beam,with 1/4" flanges and a 3/16" web. Basically enough to connect the 5th wheel plate to the axles. But, you can buy them cheap. The axles are rated heavy enough,and the light frame makes a good jig for hanging steel. This was a 48'er,only needed a 40'.
Sorry for the quality,snapped everything with the cellphone.
more pics coming.....................................
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Thread: Some of my projects
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10-15-2009, 08:53 PM #1
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Some of my projects
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10-15-2009, 08:59 PM #2
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some more,
more coming..........
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10-15-2009, 09:10 PM #3
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and more,
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10-15-2009, 09:13 PM #4
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Tested everything out this afternoon.
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10-15-2009, 09:48 PM #5
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This was a fun project in 100 degr. heat. Had to replace the cone on this mixing vatt. Since I had to manage this myself I constructed a small crane to help place the pieces. Also worked well to ride it around while welding the inside.
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10-15-2009, 09:53 PM #6
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10-15-2009, 09:57 PM #7
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Took about a week to finish it. Glad there were no leaks, I was half sick and went home early the last day.
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10-16-2009, 03:51 AM #8
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really nice, great job
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10-16-2009, 09:39 AM #9
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Ah yes. It's the little things in life we do. You guys and your fabrication skills simply amaze the **** out of me.....
very nice work...
mike
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10-17-2009, 05:57 AM #10
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I like the way your trailer turend out.
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