3 Common Uses For a Dump Trailer

3 Common Uses For a Dump TrailerMost people buy dump trailers to assist with work around a construction site, farm, or other rural activities. Whether you purchase a trailer for personal or professional use, you can get more out of using the tool year-round.  People often undervalue trailer purchases. For instance, many people will buy a dump trailer and assume it is only suitable for transporting dirt or waste materials from the site to the trash. However, there are many uses for trailers, and many of these uses can equate to more money in your pocket, allowing you to pay off the expense of the dump trailer quicker than expected. Are you ready to start making money with your trailer or find more uses for it? If so, consider the following three ways to get more use out of your dump trailer. 1. Junk RemovalDump trailers are excellent tools for collecting, removing, and transporting materials — it is what they are designed to do. Because of the unique design of these trailers, you can make a lucrative business out of junk collecting. Every state has countless people who can benefit from access to a dump trailer, especially hoarders. Even if an individual does not meet the clinical expectations of a hoarder, they may want to clear out their house, garage, attic, or other property or structure. Unfortunately, cleaning things out requires access to dumpsters or other waste removal containers.  While a dumpster is an okay option for junk removal, a dump trailer is better suited to individual cleanouts. The low sides allow for risk-free disposal, meaning less chance of injury. Additionally, you can leave your trailer with a homeowner and have them call when it is ready to be hauled away. 2. Snow RemovalWhen considering alternative jobs for your dump trailer, you might not immediately think of snow removal, but it is another lucrative option. Most people write off snow removal because they believe most HOAs and cities have snowplow services to handle clearing the roadways. However, snowplows are excellent pushers, not removers. A snowplow clears the main path of a roadway by diverting the snow to either side of it. Unfortunately, that still means that most of the snow is at the curbs. Sometimes, cities will experience heavy snowfalls, making it difficult for plows to find enough of a clearing for the snow on the street. In such situations, the cities will need to call in a snow removal service. You can be that snow removal service. Your trailer provides enough space and strength to transport loads of snow to other areas where it will not interfere with city operations. 3. LandscapingFrom snow to junk hauling, dump trailers are versatile and potentially lucrative tools. Another way you can use your trailer in the spring through the fall is to piggyback on other small businesses, such as landscaping services.  Some small landscaping operations will not have access to a dump trailer. Trailers are beneficial to landscapers because they provide an option for transporting soil, rock, plants, mulch, etc. Even larger operations might outsource some transportation work to smaller dump trailer services for local work. If you have been putting off purchasing a dump trailer because you felt it was too limited and you wouldn't get enough use out of it, think again. Dump trailers are among the most versatile trailers on the market. If you are interested in perusing a few different trailer models, check out McFarlane Trailer Sales. The company has a variety of dump trailer brands and models, including brands like K-trail and Canada Trailers to suit any buyer's needs. Contact a representative and let them help you purchase the key to your future success: a dump trailer.

Why is a Dump Trailer More Convenient than a Dump Truck?

Why is a Dump Trailer More Convenient than a Dump Truck?If you own a business that requires you to move material from one point to another, such as a landscaping or construction company, you could benefit from equipment that makes it easier to not only transport the material but unload it as well. Dump trailers and dump trucks both have the capacity to tilt the cargo bed to release the material inside. The difference between the two is that a dump truck is a self-contained, self-sufficient vehicle, while a dump trailer has to be hooked up to another vehicle to be able to transport its cargo from one place to another.

What Are the Pros and Cons of Dump Trailers?

Dump trailers are more versatile than dump trucks. They have some of the same features as dump trucks, such as a strong lifting mechanism and a wide bed, so they can handle the same types of material in approximately the same way. However, trailers offer more customization options than dump trucks because of the wider range of designs and styles available. Furthermore, a dump trailer is removable, so the vehicle used to tow it can also be used for other purposes, if desired, merely by unhooking the dump trailer from it as needed.Another advantage of the dump trailer is that it is much more affordable than a dump truck. However, that assumes that you already have a vehicle available to pull the trailer. If you do not already have a suitable vehicle, you have to buy another one, which adds to the overall cost. Even if you already own a vehicle that you wish to use to tow your dump trailer, you must first make sure that it has the necessary capacity. It may be that your current vehicle lacks the necessary strength. Be sure to factor in the weight of the load in addition to the mass of the trailer itself. Additionally, take the terrain over which you must haul the material. The vehicle you have may be adequate to haul the trailer over some types of terrain but not others. Fortunately, because dump trailers are versatile and customizable, it may be possible to adapt a trailer for compatibility with the vehicle you already have to better suit your needs.

What Are the Pros and Cons of Dump Trucks?

If you frequently haul very large and heavy loads, a dump truck may be preferable to a dump trailer. Dump trucks have a hauling capacity of 14 tons, meaning that they can handle any load, large or small. Compared to dump trailers, dump trucks are more stable during operation, even when the load is awkward or heavy because they consist of a single integrated vehicle. The combined nature of the dump truck also means that there is no need to purchase a separate vehicle for towing.However, with a price tag of up to $100,000, you may not be able to justify the cost of purchasing a dump truck. Even if you have to purchase a separate vehicle to tow a dump trailer, the combined price may be less than what you would spend to purchase a dump truck. If you haul materials only occasionally, you may not be able to justify the cost.There are fewer varieties of designs and styles of dump trucks than there are of dump trailers. As a result, compared to a trailer, a dump truck is less versatile. There are also fewer choices when it comes to dump truck size. This can be awkward if you have to haul loads that are smaller than the dump truck's maximum capacity.If you do only occasional dumping, haul loads of varying sizes, or have a limited budget with which to purchase equipment, a dump trailer may be the piece of equipment you are looking for. McFarlane's stocks a variety of new and pre-owned dump trailers from top Canadian manufacturers in a wide range of sizes and shapes. Learn more about our selection.