tonyw

Perhaps in an hour or two I can get some pics. (supper first!) the trailer bed is close to 10 ft long--I forget exactly. Since my previous lifting mechanism, which failed, was complicated perhaps I can get a diagram together here soon. I had no plans or anything when I made it--it just sort of came together in my head, I guess. Thanks again for your help and interest.

Glenn: the tractor is pretty strong--a diesel Kubota--it pulls a heavy leaf vacuum around all fall, with no trouble

I must admit, my wagon is rather interesting. First of all, it has a goose neck hitch! I put one on just to see if I could do it and because, well, it would make my trailer unique. It is really unnecessary, but I like it anyway. Second, the hinge is at the back, (like a dump truck) and the way I built the trailer (completely from "scratch") makes it pretty much impossible to put the hinge in the center. The wagon is pretty big. In fact, it has two axles (wheels from a golf cart and from a regular garden trailer) which makes it look hilarious. But I don't care......

Hello to all, I am new here and have a perhaps unusual question. I have been building a heavy-duty dump wagon to pull behind our Kubota lawn mower. The greatest difficulty so far has been the lifting mechanism for the dumping bed. A previous attempt failed completely (and it was complicated). So, what are your suggestions for a completely mechanical lifting device? No hydraulics, no motors. I am 16 years old, with moderate experience (but not always success) with stick welding, and I have access to my grandpa's wonderful shop, which has lots of tools and nuts and bolts and all that good stuff! Thanks so much, Anthony