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Post by northernfarmer on Jun 29, 2022 5:49:51 GMT -6
The US and for that matter Ontario or eastern Canada may have some weird spread axle configurations and so they make some trailers with ridiculous spreads between axles as well as over all trailer length just to satisfy bridge laws I think it is or just to get the weight spread over the road more evenly. Makes for trailers that in my mind would be such a curse to use, a 45 foot trailer is already a monster of a unit to use on our small rural roads getting in and out of field approaches. As soon as I heard 50 foot trailers I wondered if that even belonged on this side of the border.
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Post by Oatking on Jun 29, 2022 6:22:06 GMT -6
The US and for that matter Ontario or eastern Canada may have some weird spread axle configurations and so they make some trailers with ridiculous spreads between axles as well as over all trailer length just to satisfy bridge laws I think it is or just to get the weight spread over the road more evenly. Makes for trailers that in my mind would be such a curse to use, a 45 foot trailer is already a monster of a unit to use on our small rural roads getting in and out of field approaches. As soon as I heard 50 foot trailers I wondered if that even belonged on this side of the border. I saw a weird spread axle trailer sitting at the headingly weigh station and thought the weigh they loaded it was very funny looking. It was unhooked so must have encountered a problem with the dot.
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Post by kenmb on Jun 29, 2022 7:13:57 GMT -6
Sold some feed barley to the US and loaded those trucks last month. 50 ft tridems loaded to 20T. Put about 300 bu in front hopper over drives and then they start loading the rear hopper from the very back till they hit their max. Lots of room left in the trailer and at 50 ft that's lots of real estate. One guy said they have filled the trailer when hauling light oats.
You would think that if bridges are built to such marginal specs to need such long axle spaces that maybe someone would decide that infrastructure durability and longevity would suggest increasing their bridge strength specs and so go back to more conventional axle spacing.
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Post by Oatking on Jun 29, 2022 8:10:26 GMT -6
Maybe that is why American highways are in way better shape. The 75 highway is a mess, almost destroyed by poor workmanship and illegal loads. The tiny bit of work like cutting out a 5 foot section is like pissing onto a drought infested field. Wife needed two new two year old tires on the civic and one bent rim because it is impossible to avoid the craters on the 75. Sorry off topic. Two hopper trailers are way better to unload on a scale when elevator managers are in a hurry to unload you and no backing up is needed.
Maybe a side note, and I have mentioned it before , the grain probes cause a lot of denting on aluminum trailers and even some steel trailers. Noticed some denting on mine . Man , do they really have to ram that probe down so hard to suck a pail of grain. I guess they dont care. Just something that bugs me. Usually I mention it when I know my grain is top notch and they cant screw me over if they are upset at me for telling them to pay attention to what they are doing. I mean probing is not rocket science.! end of rant.
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Post by kevlar on Jul 23, 2022 14:29:06 GMT -6
Anyone here ever dealt with BP Trailer Sales in Mordan? They have some decent looking used trailers by their ads, haven’t seen in person. Thinking we might just go with a tandem trailer for now, tridems are rare and are an absurd price, that and we could haul our crop off with a wheel barrow this year so don’t need the extra capacity. Looked at one at Maxim today but think it’s over priced, they also had an Emerald trailer, don’t know what to think about it, fairly new to the game.
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Post by northernfarmer on Jul 23, 2022 15:31:44 GMT -6
I looked up the company website in Mordan and was quite surprised to see all those 96 inch wide used aluminum trailers, l just know here in Alberta its a weight reduction for the narrower trailer, not sure what the rules are in Manitoba but thought I would mention that again as a refresher to look into that and just being aware of 96" width USA made trailers being sold along with the Canadian companies that all make 102" width trailers.
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Post by kevlar on Aug 31, 2022 15:30:01 GMT -6
Have been looking around at a few different trailers when I got a call from a dealership that I had talked to back last winter. Turns out they have a triaxle Timpte, nice. Take my trailer over for them to have a look, thought if they take it on trade that’s a bonus. Get an email yesterday with the price, a little high but was considering it, until I got to the part where it says it’s rented out until November.😡. Not sure what he’s thinking that I’m going to buy something that they rent out for the first two months I own it but don’t get the revenue from renting it out. It has a clause saying that the brakes will be a minimum this and tires that, but that doesn’t cut it for me. Then my trailer has to be saftied, fair enough, but I can see how they would start doing work to it on my dime. Then the other trailer comes with something like a presafety, but not a full safety to my understanding. Certainly a different deal, I think I’ll keep looking.
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Post by SWMan on Aug 31, 2022 15:55:45 GMT -6
Call Golden West Trailer in Winkler, I've got very good service there.
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Post by bob123 on Sept 10, 2022 16:37:09 GMT -6
I'm not a fan of the new timptes after using one. Gates are too wide even with a 16" auger, gate rails stick out way further then others, landing gear doesnt have much clearance. Doesnt have enough steps in the hopper and the ladders are annoying too. The only good thing I really have to say about it is it doesn't have the rear dead zone like the wilson
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Post by northernfarmer on Sept 10, 2022 19:46:58 GMT -6
The closest colony had bought a super b from Titan this year and then a neighbour saw that and decided to buy a tridem which he has been using this harvest. I took a look at it and it has interesting concepts for sure but I have no idea how proven the trailers are. Items I have to question though that I picked up on is that there doesn't seem to be a mounting system for half round fenders so the tires are open so to speak and yes there is the close out sheet system for the rear but wonder how the aluminum sheeting will like rocks flinging off the tires up against that sheeting. The ladders are pretty good and they have a wide platform to stand on front and rear. There is no flap between the hoppers nor at the front of the axles to protect axles/brake pots etc so I get the impression its been engineered for highway use with gravel not in the thought process ( just my impression ) . I was told there was no option for 24.5 tires which seems odd as his came with 22.5. I believe the framework that the suspension fastens to is all aluminum as well which can be good and bad. The front bolster area I did not look at closely enough so I can't say if its all aluminum or if there is a steel system in that area. Now the front area is wide open under there aside from this trap door system that closes in the king pin area for storage as they call it. That leaves a wide open area up there to get all plastered up with crap and if the truck does not have full fenders would be a rock issue as well. The slides are on plastic rollers similar to the Wilsons and the hopper bottom to ground clearance appears good but I don't like the width of the slides which I see is listed at 22" wide as I like the narrow 16" wide that Lode King uses or at least did on trailers we have as it makes hitting the swing hopper a lot easier. Here is a link to that trailer and I see Titan is made in Ontario and not sure how many dealers are around out west. Oh and without a doubt the trailers do NOT look shiny polished like in this link, not sure if there is some polished option or what the scoop there is but in fact there is a slight discoloration of the panels along that continuous weld due to the welding process on the one I looked at. Indeed its a raw aluminum trailer so nothing painted. titantrailers.com/trailers/3-axle-2-hoppers-spif-1/
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Post by kevlar on Nov 25, 2022 10:10:23 GMT -6
Decided against doing anything with our old trailer and picked up a 2014 Load King triaxle two hopper. Looks in good shape and was in our price range, so if anyone is looking for a rusty grain trailer thats in otherwise good condition..............
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Post by totaledmygn on Jan 11, 2023 23:04:36 GMT -6
Decided against doing anything with our old trailer and picked up a 2014 Load King triaxle two hopper. Looks in good shape and was in our price range, so if anyone is looking for a rusty grain trailer thats in otherwise good condition.............. Sooo what are going to do with your old trailer? I changed drills and will need to tender with my semi truck now instead of 3-ton trucks but really don't want to use my 3 year old timpte. PM me if you prefer thanks.
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