New trailer build

[Forever Fendt]

Has anyone built there own trailer and had it type approved or what the modem std is I just wondered how much of a palaver it would be any help appreciated

 

[Andrew]

Has anyone built there own trailer and had it type approved or what the modem std is I just wondered how much of a palaver it would be any help appreciated

If it’s for ag it doesn’t need type approval. Just do some structural calculations to make sure it’s strong enough, and give the dimensions and weights to Erentek or Tractair to make sure the brakes are correctly sized.

 

[Forever Fendt]

I was un

If it’s for ag it doesn’t need type approval. Just do some structural calculations to make sure it’s strong enough, and give the dimensions and weights to Erentek or Tractair to make sure the brakes are correctly sized.

i was under the impression it had to go to a test centre and have Iva approval to check it complying to dimensions for under run bars and lights ect

 

[traineefarmer]

Depending on the complexity of what you are building or if it is something really unique, you'll struggle to make one for less than a good secondhand example.

I've got a well equipped workshop and built my own 10t dump trailer. The costs can easily get out of control. I bough a damn good used one last year for less than half what mine cost to build!

 

[Speedstar]

Has anyone built there own trailer and had it type approved or what the modem std is I just wondered how much of a palaver it would be any help appreciated

Yes we have made a few now some are on the road behind trucks every day

 

[Forever Fendt]

Yes we have made a few now some are on the road behind trucks every day

Build and go or did you have them inspected

 

[Speedstar]

Build and go or did you have them inspected

Some were type approved for hgv use , farm ones were not as they did not need it , but were built the the same spec apart from the H/D ring hitch , if you buy new axles you get all the info along with them to do the job, ours are more than likey over speced for what they do