Dump Trailers For Sale near Edmonton, AB

Dump Trailers

When you've got a dirty job to do that involves a whole lot of hauling, you'll need to have the right equipment to do it fast and well. Dump trailers are ideal for transporting heavy payloads from one site to another. You've got a few options when it comes to dump trailers, though, so you'll want to compare them to figure out which one is right for you. Wholesale Trailers of Alberta in Nisku, near Red Deer, Calgary and Edmonton, AB is your local trailer dealer and we can help you find the right trailer for all your heavy-duty work.

What's Your Payload?

The size and weight of your payload make a difference when it comes to the style of dump trailer you purchase. Obviously, the larger your payload, the larger your trailer needs to be. But you don't want to go with a massive trailer just because you might use it at some point. If you're working frequently in tight quarters or only hauling small payloads, stick to a smaller trailer that won't eat up your gas mileage as you tow or be more difficult to fit onto cramped work sites. Your payload may change depending on where you're working, though, so bear that in mind.

Dump trailers come in a large variety of sizes, ranging from 8-ft. to 30-ft. in length, with the most common size measuring in at about 14-ft. because these are the best for hauling skid steers. Also, the body and bed on these trailers are built to sit on top of the wheels instead of between them, so the beds can be built wider. Loading these trailers is much easier because the fenders don't get in the way!

Side Dump Vs. End Dump

Besides size, another factor you'll want to take into consideration when perusing dump trailers is the dump style. Your two primary choices are side dumps and end dumps. Side dumps tilt to one side to deposit their payload next to the trailer. This is an advantage when laying out rows of material, like dirt on a farm, since you can control how much is deposited at a time. Side dumps do require more space than an end dump and they are very heavy.

End dumps, on the other hand, raise the front of the trailer up to allow for material to be deposited out the back of the trailer. The front end lift can make an end dump trailer somewhat unstable. However, newer models have conveyor belts to shift the material without having to raise the front end. These trailers take up less space, but they deposit all the material at once, requiring more work on your end to distribute it as necessary.

The type of dump trailer you choose depends on how heavy a payload you think you'll carry, how much room you have to maneuver at your work site and what your job requires in terms of material distribution. If you want to see a great selection of new dump trailers, come down to our showroom today. Wholesale Trailers of Alberta serves the cities of Red Deer, Calgary and Edmonton, AB.