Unloading a utility trailer with ease
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- Shows a simple way to unload a landscape or utility trailer. This method uses a wood panel and chain to empty a trailer in seconds. Great idea for landscapers, construction workers, and homeowners.
I made one of these for my trailer for unloading mulch for around trees and shrubs. BEST IDEA I ever came across! Thank you for the idea!
Excellent! So it does work for mulch? I was wondering if the weight/friction from mulch would be too much or if one would get too much binding.
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Felt like you could have saved me the 7 years ago that you posted this if I would have seen your comment first 😂. Wow good, but long-winded video!
your "pull-out" game is strong :)
Thanks for the comment.
Around here everybody uses a wooden pallet and chain. Yank the chain and pallet rips everything out the back of trailer.
Thanks so much for this video! I made one of these for my 4' W x 8' L x 2' H trailer and it works GREAT also for unloading a heaping load of red oak mulch. PRETTY SLICK! Well worth the little money invested! Now I have to try it with a small load of black dirt
Dit it work? With dirt?
Great system and great video man, thanks 👍👍. I’ve learned over the years that many people never share their tricks or talents when they can easily be passed on. Good on you and I wish you the best.
Thank you. I appreciate it. I'm getting better at videos. I admit that one could have been much shorter. But glad to help.
A chain looped through an old spare tire and wheel is the way to go.
Good idea. I've never seen that done before.
How do you get the tire and chain back tho?
Hi Mike and other commenters. It's a nice idea but a lot of set-up. I simply use a 4x6 by 48 inches long on its 4 inch side. I put a 1/2' or 5/8" rope around the middle of the 4x6 at the far inside corner of the trailer. I lay the rope along the middle of the trailer and let it hang under the open end of the tralier. I then load my brush and green waste and tree limbs in straight fashion in the trailer bed. I try to have some long limbs on the bottom, with the butts of the branches against the 4x6. When I have it loaded (and I get on the load a couple times to push it down tight), I pick up the rope off the ground and lay it up over the load. We are required here to tarp our loads for transport to the dump, so I tarp it. At the dump I go to the green waste area and back up fairly close to the big concrete walls in the back of the dump area. (you may have to use Mike's stake idea if no wall). I tie off to the wall, and drive off until the load falls off in a big rectangular block, then I back up against the load to loosen the rope which usually has tension against it from the pulling off of brush. I pull my rope off and under the load. Sometimes I have so much weight of the load I have to tie the 4x6 end of rope back onto the trailer and drive off to pull the rope UNDER the load to get it out. It is not problem and I love to do this in about 2 or 3 minutes while the other people around me watch as they unload their loads one stick or branch at a time. I've had my 5x8 trailer for 25 years and it has done many many loads for me, some as big as 12 or 14 ft long and weighing 2 tons. As Ralph Kinslow my tree mentor taught me years ago, "Hey John, you can legally load your trailer up to 14 ft tall!" I usually don't go more than 8 or 9 ft tall... getting older now :) :)
Thanks for the other ideas.
I use the same/ similar set-up. Very kind of you to share with the public! I’m glad I saw your comment before I posted one myself because you saved me time. Well crafted, detailed and precise instructions also. You deserve some good karma.
Chain around an old tire up front with the chain running to the back of the trailer before loading has been my favorite.
That'll work too.
Hi there.I used this design for my trailer.I made 2 modifications which seem to work well.Firstly I bent a straight piece of steel into a horse shoe shape and this slips over the wooden panel and holds it to the trailer.When you unload the trailer you just lift it off rather than unbolting it.Secondly I use a star picket to attach the chain to.This is driven into the ground with a sledge hammer.The advantage of this is that you can remove the picket easily with a custom picket lifter which saves a lot of effort.
Andrew, please, can you share pictures of your set up?
As to the horseshoes I would just use some old rebar in a J shape. If you forget to take it off its no big deal the rebar just falls off.
By star picket do you mean T-Post? If so that is a great idea. I do the same thing. I have a picket ponder and a picket with the bottom made into a point. I always meant to buy one of those special picket pullers but I always just end up using my high lift jack with a small chain.
Andrew Jevtic I since decided to do it differently.
czcams.com/video/OxPCGzEEAhQ/video.html
Good stuff Mike! Looks like you’re a tucson guy...Thanks for the idea.
Dan Taylor Thank you. Yes...in Tucson.
I use two 22 for tow straps tied together on my 16ft trailer to do this, worth every penny, plus i never need to remove tailgate as it slides right out
Hey there Mike. I used your design to create an apparatus similar to what you already have available. I created my pull-out mechanism using your method. I just found your video again after making mine. In my first video, I used the apparatus and I called it "The RACK". I told folks I got the idea from CZcams and could not remember your channel so here's credit to your channel. I now put your link in my description for folks to view your channel as well. Thanks for the idea. My trailer debris is much heavier but the same principle. Thanks again and have a fine week. Big Thumbs up. I subscribed to show support.
Awesome. Thanks for letting me know.
Great video...We actually made a device similar to yours. Thanks so much for the great idea because we were using a tie down strap/car rim setup. Thanks again!
Great! glad it helped.
I use 2 tires chained side by side with a lead pull chain from the middle of them. Clears everything off.
Care to shed some light on this? I have about 6 spare tires and need to pull leaves out of my truck bed leaf box I built. Everyone says chain and pallet - I am intrigued in your tire style pull!
What did you use to bolt them together? And how did you unload it ? Steel rod? Dozer?
@@stepsidelandscapinglawnsol3093 Two old tires side by side laying at front of trailer. Connected with a loop of chain, a proper size long bolt connecting the chain ends. Then a long chain bolted to the cross chain in between the two tires. Chain lays in center of floor to back end. I can pull a load of brush off using another vehicle or tractor by tying to chain end at back. Or can connect the chain to something solid like big tree or post then pull trailer forward to pull off load.
Bro you are a genius... I've been braking my head for weeks. I can't afford a dump trailer and it would be too heavy for my truck. This method is perfect for my 5x10 homemade trailer. I have diamond sheet floor and sides. I'm definitely doing this. Thanks
If your trailer is only 5x10, you should look into installing a small winch and a pulley.
Jesse Espinosa did you ever get it done?
Well done. Thank you for sharing your set up.
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I did the same thing with a 4×8×4 enclosed trailer I made for lawn vacuum. Just I made my front pusher at a 45 degree angle towards the back, and made it stop with angle iron so it won't come out of box. Got the design from a old shuck wagon they use to use when shelling corn...
Nice to hear variations on the method. Thanks.
Great video. Thank you for detailing how you made it. 👍👍👍👍
Thank you. Glad it helped.
I appreciate all the details in this video. Thx. My landfill has a pull out section, Idk what they have there to attach the chain to. I'll have to check it out
Would it make sense to have the top crossmenber straddle the sides of the trailer. Just a suggestion.
I suppose any additional "width"- low, middle, or high wouldn't hurt, and it could help, depending on what you're pulling out.
Nice work. Long video tho. I have three things to that may help you out.
First. Put an extra nut on the bolt that holds it up to the front wall. Sandwich the wood with it. So you don't have to worry about the bolt falling off. Or basically you should have just not cut off the Eye bolts.
Second. Make the frame out of metal. eventually the wood is going to give way or break. You don't want that to happen with the trailer loaded.
Third. You should add a winch and pulley system.
George Vasquez Thanks for the tips and comments. I agree...I should have made the video shorter and shown me removing the chain after the unloading.
LOL. My apologies. I didn't mean to say that it need to be sorter or that it was "too" long. I just said it was long. It wasn't that you could have shortened it because it could have been explained in two minutes and is very simple, i just think you should have shown a bit more of the actions involved. Let's be honest. The people who say it was "too" long because it is such a simple thing, well then they can explain to the others when they ask the question like, "how did you get the chain under it". LOL. I hope that makes sense.
Oh and I forgot to mention your gate. I did this for my friends trailer. We closed the gate and welded some pipe/tubing of the same size as the hinges to the sides of the gate and the side wall. Then we made some pins the same size as the pins of the hinges but with a smaller pin welded to one end making a T. Made it easy to take out pins. Then we cut out the original pins.This made hinges on both sides and the bottom pins can now be removed. Four pins total. When he goes to dump he just removes the bottom pins and pulls the pin from one side and puts in on the other side and that lets the drop down gate become a swing open door.
George Vasquez I've thought about the swing door. Nice idea. Thanks.
MikeTheDesert Rat I made my system finally. Was ok with unloading by hand but Harvey blow through here and some of those trees were still there. We finally got around to clearing and I decided to weld up a pull off sled. I wasn't gonna unload by hand 6 loads in such short period of time. I'll post a vid soon.
MikeTheDesert Rat here it is.
czcams.com/video/OxPCGzEEAhQ/video.html
I like it, but you don't have to do all that. Get a thirty Chain and lay Across the Is trailer and you can choke the debris
Not sure i follow that.
Thank you for your useful demonstration. I live in the Phoenix area. Do you have a recommendation on where I could find a similar trailer to yours?
I know there are several places in Phoenix that sell trailers. Many are resellers and some make their own. You'll just have to call around or go visit them. Mine was from APC Trailers in Tucson about 10 years ago.
Thanks for the video. ..great idea....
I use a large bull rope around the middle and or belly of my 16x6x3 trailer. Don't need a plunger stile of system and I cut everything down with a chain saw to compact the load. It comes out like a big brick. 😂 if you like what I've shared be welcome to use it.
Simple and Brillant !
I use a setup very similar to this for my leaf trailer. For branches, I lay a heavy duty ratchet strap down prior to loading and then just hook on to that to pull out the whole bundle.
Mods:
Big wing nut instead of hex nut at front of trailer
Instead of having even lengths of chain to the top and bottom of the board (or plunger as I call it) I made the bottom lengths shorter. I had the plunger slide up and over the load twice and needed more tension at the bottom.
Do you have a video or description for your leaf setup?
If you have the means to fix the ramp I'd just throw the chain over and drag the hole load off with the ramps down. It'd be rough on it but with a few skid plates and sturdy hinges it should be fine. Solid idea though. Sure beats the "drive 50 in reverse and slam on the brakes" move. Lol
True...both about the ramp and the slamming on the brakes. Haha. Thanks for the comment.
a tow strap is even cheaper than a chain... and the big ones are rated at 7000lbs and are around $25
Thanks for the good idea.
Very informative good job looking for some ideas thanks
Mike at our landfill they have outlawed any staking your load because some idiot hurt himself apparently, id love to see a video of a detailed process for reverse winching the load out with a pulley system with a powered winch in the front of trailer running underneath , there are a few videos of this though NOONE seems to think its important to show the setup underneath which is THE MOST important detail
Pullies, one at the front and one at the rear . Can also use a steel wheel where the corner/edges are
Waoo thanks can you tell me what kind of material you used for the sides?
what a great idea!
Thanks
Great video
I wonder how well it would work for like a 3 or 4 thousand pound load. i'm thinking of making somehting similar to your wood back puller dealybobber but making it out of steel and using a 12,000lb winch and some pulleys underneath the trailer to drag it out instead of using the stake.
I think it could work.
You would need the winch. Because a stake in the ground would roll over with that kind of load. Probably need to reinforce where you mount the pulley so it doesn’t pancake the angle iron frame.
Dump by me has a 4 foot concrete block in the ground with a hook on it so people can remove big loads
@@ledbelied5771 Wow... That's very considerate of them !
@@mikefrench3449 definitely, gusset and brace galore.
Or.. you get a wood chipper and you use those branches to put life back into your piece of land.. It's sad that no one has compost piles anymore these days, they spend money to buy soil from the store, then they pay the dump to take their cuttings and leaves, and grass trimmings.. so it gets turned into soil by some other company, and sold back to you as bumper crop.. You get it coming and going. >.< city people.
Big Dan. OR JUST MAKE THE VIDEO 3MINs long
True Dan, the, the video is longer than it needs to be. it was only my second one. I've learned.
so far I'm believing it's far cheaper and less hassles and noise to dump and buy than use a chipper.
Pins with quick clips will make it easier.
im going to use this idea but use a winch and steal plate on the front insead of wood and have the plate ride on a track on the trailer sides using i beams and bearings and have the plate slide on the trailer deck and have the witch pull it. i haul alot of dirt but dont have $7,000 for a dump trailer
Sounds like a cool idea.
Would this work with like furniture, appliances, and general trash?
As long as your chain, board, and anchor are heavy duty enough, yes.
@@mikethedesertrat thank you for that! Do you have a link or a video where I can see how you put the anchor on the ground? Was that a custom made anchor? Or could I buy one of the rack?
The one in the video was not very strong. I suggest at least a 1-inch thick, solid rod. Old car axles can be grinded to a point and are strong.
Thank you! I will definitely try this, i have a 16ft utility trailer thats takes me about 40mins to unload by hand when fully loaded of junk.
hey mike i just started a lanscaping business and i was wondering what you used to do that?
very cool idea
My bad regenersc”””
Great idea and ingenuity but My question is will the stake hold up to heavier loads such as home renovation debris.
You are correct. I upgraded to a heavier stake to handle heavier loads. I use an old axle. I filed the tip to a point and pound on the hub side.
@@mikethedesertrat your a freaking genius dude smart idea👊🏾
Great video and ideas. What material was used for your side panels on the trailer?
I rather cable winch on A frame looped under floor with rear roller. You can't always stake it out if theres concrete
Nice you dnt waste as much time on it and back on the road for the next trip
Too much labor specially at the dumpter where people are making line waiting. Hold up let me built my circus lol
Too complicated. All you need is two long tow straps. Lay one down lengthwise along the middle of the trailer floor. Load up your brush and logs, throw the remaining length of the first strap over the top of the brush pile towards the back gate. Make sure to keep it in the middle. Then run your second tow strap through both ends of the first strap in the back of the trailer, and then attach the second tow strap to your ancho point, open the gate, and drive forward. Done. It helps to have some longer branches horizontally across the width of the trailer towards the front, on the bottom. That way, they act as your little plywood contraption does.
I just use a beefy length of rope with a loop tied at one end. Lay the rope in the bottom of the trailer with the loop towards the trailer tongue. Lay a bunch of branches in across the trailer width. Then pile the rest length-wise to the trailer. Don't detach but lower the tailgate at the landfill and tie off to something strong (like the stake here; at my landfill there are concrete blocks with rebar loops to use). Run the tailgate end of the rope through the loop you made at the tongue before you tie off. Pull your vehicle and trailer away and you're unloaded. I've used this method dozens of times with no problem.
Great idea, but what when you go to a transfer station where they have concrete floor and the bulldozer drivers are unfriendly.
I have one of those stations here in my town. I carry extra chain and ask the guys next to me if i can run the chain between them and hook on to the middle. pulls out easy. I always offer to help them unload in exchange. Only one person has ever refused. I help them out until i get run off by the employees. Since then I have seen other people doing it.
Hugo Cervera well I never heard from you but I recently made mine so I don't have to bother other people. Got a harbor freight winch and a big pulley I thought I'd never use. I'm gonna upload bid soon.
Hugo Cervera here it is.
czcams.com/video/OxPCGzEEAhQ/video.html
Interesting idea ;-)
how did you build those walls? I have a junk removal company and want to use a utility trailer instead of renting dump trailers for a huge fee everyday. Also doesn't the chain ever get stuck on something when you're trying to pull it back out from under the junk? Thanks!
The trailer came with the sides. I bought it new like that. They are steel. Occasionally the chain can get stuck but usually not. You can hook it to your trailer and pull it out when it does.
Can you show us a small clip of how u grinded the car axle and how deep u go. Thanks btw
I used both a bench grinder and an angle grinder to make the point on the axle. It's only about 30 inches long. It depends on the soil and the load weight as to how far I pound it in the ground. Sometimes it pulls out and I have to retry.
Looong video... I hang a strap loosely about 1/3 from the front of the trailer, put everything on top, then loop it like a noose and tie to solid object (logs, compactor, girlfriends car) at landfill and drive forward. My trailer tips so it makes it easier.
I replaced the bolts through the bed with strong magnets. Someone's going to forget to remove the nuts 😂.
Great idea.
@@mikethedesertrat if you made the plywood rack as tall as the trailer side then you could use a cheap spring clamp to hold it in place instead of nuts and bolts. Plus you wouldn’t have to worry about the bolts being blocked by a tall load.
I woulda just hooked that chain onto the bulldozer at the landfill!
Heck with all that hammering the stake into the ground BS. 😏
True. The landfill here does have those driving around all the time
They usually charge but this free setup is a great idea
Or put a little bit of a cheaper pin in there just in case you forgot one day and they pull in and they don't pull your wall down
Very nice
Thanks. Probably should have shortened the video in half but I appreciate the comment.
Omg thannnnnnnk you!!!!!
Bro we dont have assistance at our dumps so I was leaning towards a dump trailer....i really didnt want to spend the money...i knew about the skid system but was wondering how i could pull everything out with leverage...i said i can stick something in the ground....started looking for vids and yours popped up....after thinking about its like common sense but whatever this changes things for the better bro...preciate you taking the time to make this
Kudos for the system. But shame on you for the waste. For somebody living in a desert like region. Trowing away all that free Biomass is nothing short of ridiculous! Sorry for the harsh words.
I hope it deploy the idea of returning it back into your soil. ;-)
Cheers
Valid point. Thanks.
What a waste of time to see this old trick.
Does every landfill allow this?
My guess is 99% would. As long as there's room to work with I can't imagine them having a good reason to say you can't.
@@mikethedesertrat Ok thanks!
this method of unloading for small trucks was used too many years ago for cardboard recyclers, but instead of using a wood board they were using something like a fishing net on the floor, just drive and all cardboard is out the vehicle.
Two things. He said that he loads the trailer over a period of time and he puts branches first so if it gets wet it doesn't stick. How is cardboard gonna hold up to water and time, NOPE NO GOOD.
Second. just where the hell are you gonna get cardboard every time , just to through it away?. OK if you worked in the business but not for anyone else.
What trailer is that
Could have explained this in 3 min. Jeez man rambling on aint ya.....could use washer on the other side of the bolt their guy!
So once you unload you have to pull the chain out with heavy load could be a pain in the ass. Good idea but could use some more engineering to make it hassle free!
I would like to know if a pounded stake would work for my application... i frequently unload a 6x10x6 trailer full of mulched leaves, probably 3000 pounds. How would the ground stake handle this weight, would the truck pull the stake out of the ground sending the chain flying thru the air? How far should i pound the stake into the ground?
You definitely will need a heavier stake. After this video was made I started using an old axle. I filed down the end to create a point. The hub end act as a good pounding surface for a sledgehammer.
That came off like a prom dress. How does it work with grass clippings?
Haha. That's funny. To answer your question, I've never had a full trailer of grass clippings so I don't know, but my guess is yes, it would work. Grass tends to get compacted and clump together...so it seems like it would work. Good luck.
I was thinking that u could just unhook the trailer and drive behind the trailer if u have winch on truck and just pull it that way
As long as you can stop the trailer from rolling backwards, which may be difficult.
@@mikethedesertrat wheel chocks come to mind. Might still slide through.
@@mikefrench3449 Usually you're dealing with a dirt surface which is slippery. Everything is going to slide. Even with my method the tires on a 2WD vehicle can spin depending on the load. Lots of factors in play.
easy save money than dump trailer too much money simple chain and board !
Generally, How many days does this take to construct? Is it possible to do it in a weekend? And a more exact item list of specific parts, exact lengths and all tools needed please oh and some very elaborate and thorough directions will be required in order for anyone to get anything from this motion picture also the more exact specifications of the required trailer please. Note. The tire size gvwr and model etc is needed too, thanks!
Everything you ask is all dependent on the trailer you want to use and what you plan to put into it. The larger the trailer, or the heavier the materia you load means the stronger and more heavy duty you need to construct it. It's all variable.
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long and boring video. Could have been accomplished in about 1/5 the time but decent idea.
True. It is too long. I agree. It was only my second video. I've learned since this one.
@@mikethedesertrat sorry some of the guys shared in an ugly way. Nobody made them watch. Of course with any way to do something, there are other ways to do it. But for me, you gave me ideas, and so did others, so what you did worked. I produce videos. To do good ones and to be to the point requires more upfront planning and work... and editing once filmed. But a selfie style video is basically thinking on your feet, which is what you did. Being repetitive can be a good learning tool, but as you could see - too much takes away.
But Thank You for sharing.
@@ChequeredBlue Thank you.
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Should've showed how you got that chain underneath though. lol
Good point! nice to point out all details.
He did show you how he did it. Didn't you see that he put the chain down before he started loading?
GUERAHU basically just how I put the cable down and set in place before anything got loaded.
czcams.com/video/OxPCGzEEAhQ/video.html
hey mike i just started a lanscaping business and i was wondering what you used to do that?
Carlo Eggleston I'm not sure if you're asking me a question or just making a comment, but I hope the video helped. Good luck with your business.