I have a 5 X 8 trailer rated for 5200lbs. I need to permanently affix a 2500 lb piece of machinery to this trailer. It will need to sit 24" off the deck of the trailer. Can someone suggest what material to use to construct a "cage" on which to mount this machinery. 2x4 rectangle tubing has been suggested. Is that a little excessive? Any design advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks-Mark
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12-28-2009, 11:11 AM #1
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12-29-2009, 05:32 AM #2
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what are you it putting on it.
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12-29-2009, 07:54 AM #3
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I need to place a wood fired oven on this trailer. Attached is a picture of what I'm trying to accomplish. I need to know what materials would be recommended to "frame" the brown enclosure you see in the pic. I want to be sure the fabricator I have hired is using proper material (both + and -).
Thanks for responding. I appreciate the help.
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12-29-2009, 10:12 PM #4
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Never mind
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01-01-2010, 11:02 PM #5
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The answer to your question is there is no particular size that it must be made out of.
It could be made with anything from 16g 3/4" tubing up to 6"x6"x1/4" HSS and beyond depending on the spacing of the members and the connection layout..Last edited by Bodybagger; 01-01-2010 at 11:05 PM.
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