tbone1471
Well-Known Member
I am hoping you guys could help me out. Work has been really slow and things may have the potential to pick up soon. So I have been looking at dump trucks lately. I know it doesn't make the most sense to purchase one without having the work sold but, after a puckering ride in my duramax pulling a case 580 ( only 15 mi but very stupid). Even pulling my cat 267b is a bit much for the truck. I suppose the issue is a pintle and empty trailer weight of 4300.
Onto the dump truck my issue is what size. I have found a no rust 1980's international 33000 single wheel for 5000. But, my concern is it is not big enough. I know I have a pond job where I will need to bring in at least a 12 ton excavator and if I have a dump I will have the 20 ton trailer to go with it. But, is this to much for the truck? I don't want it to be pushed by the trailer. Of course on the other hand it is more home owner friendly, getting into tight spaces.
I have also seen a few tandems for between 5000-7500. They are not in quite as good of shape but I keep thinking I will regret a single axle's small size. Essentially, I will have the same problem I have now. I think a tri-axle is out of the question because of insurance. I was quoted about 6500 a year.
I have looked at registration costs between the single and tandem, difference is about 450 a year. The difference in insurance is about 1500, 3000 for the single and 4500 for the tandem. Insurance seems outrageous.
I am hoping to have made a decision and picked one up by the end of April for summer work. I know my budget is kind of small but I feel like if I lose my butt on it at least its not 20 grand.
Onto the dump truck my issue is what size. I have found a no rust 1980's international 33000 single wheel for 5000. But, my concern is it is not big enough. I know I have a pond job where I will need to bring in at least a 12 ton excavator and if I have a dump I will have the 20 ton trailer to go with it. But, is this to much for the truck? I don't want it to be pushed by the trailer. Of course on the other hand it is more home owner friendly, getting into tight spaces.
I have also seen a few tandems for between 5000-7500. They are not in quite as good of shape but I keep thinking I will regret a single axle's small size. Essentially, I will have the same problem I have now. I think a tri-axle is out of the question because of insurance. I was quoted about 6500 a year.
I have looked at registration costs between the single and tandem, difference is about 450 a year. The difference in insurance is about 1500, 3000 for the single and 4500 for the tandem. Insurance seems outrageous.
I am hoping to have made a decision and picked one up by the end of April for summer work. I know my budget is kind of small but I feel like if I lose my butt on it at least its not 20 grand.