16t Grain/ silage trailer build

[clbarclay]

The cost of a bespoke trailer would buy a lot of widened gateways.

Are you working the steel yourself and do you have tools like a press brake to fold large sheets? We have an old trailer that was made out of full flat sheets and standard profiles cut to length. It's okay, but compared to modern trailers it is very crude and lacks strength in places.

 

[pjamesmk1]

Looks like we will be going for twin rams. Can't widen gate ways as it will be used on customers farms as well as our own. Doing all the steel work in house, have got have decent workshop with press brake, cnc plasma etc.

Have started pricing it up, any recommendations on where to get suspension/ axles from?

 

[pellow]

Granning was the best value running gear I could find

 

[Weare Cham]

Twin not single tipping rams Better physics and reduces the risk of damage to the trailer if you overload.
Also, for the extra 250 it would cost fit a waeco ABS unit to save the tyres.

Just wondering, if you fit ABS would load sensing be needed?

 

[Andrew]

Just wondering, if you fit ABS would load sensing be needed?

YES!

 

[Renaultman]

Why not use rear steering axle, then you can go a bit longer. Look out for an artic trailer with it on and use the running gear.

 

[pjamesmk1]

Why not use rear steering axle, then you can go a bit longer. Look out for an artic trailer with it on and use the running gear.

Planning to have rear steering, should be very manoeuvrable.

 

[Chuckie]

It will also be used on muck & beet, the idea of thicker sides and floors is so less framework should be needed. I haven't done much designing yet but thinking 250x150x8 chassis, 150x100x8 skip frame, 120x120x5 top rails. Folding the sides in a curve shape to increase capacity slightly and strength. 200mm wide post and floor supports. All mild steel, i would think hardox or high tensile would add a fair bit of cost?
Was thinking single ram as it would tip & drop quicker and use less oil. But agree more stress on frame, i have seen bent chassis on single ram trailer.

I would go for a 10mm thick chassis, or 300mm deep.

 

[pail of ale]

Have you added up your approximate tare weight ?

 

[davidroberts30]

Have you added up your approximate tare weight ?

I was thinking its going to be 7+ ton empty

 

[pail of ale]

Have you done any more on the trailer ?
Is there any suitable steel between mild and hardox to make the skip ?

 

[ED.D]

It will also be used on muck & beet, the idea of thicker sides and floors is so less framework should be needed. I haven't done much designing yet but thinking 250x150x8 chassis, 150x100x8 skip frame, 120x120x5 top rails. Folding the sides in a curve shape to increase capacity slightly and strength. 200mm wide post and floor supports. All mild steel, i would think hardox or high tensile would add a fair bit of cost?
Was thinking single ram as it would tip & drop quicker and use less oil. But agree more stress on frame, i have seen bent chassis on single ram trailer.

Regards single ram, do your homework.
I’ve got that on a dump trailer and company made a cock of fitting it and In doing so voided the warranty and coming close to doing me a terminal mischief in the process.

 

[ED.D]

Have you done any more on the trailer ?
Is there any suitable steel between mild and hardox to make the skip ?

Strenx 700 been recommended the use of some 10-12mm rather than 20mm mild and should be as strong if not stronger.