Dump Trailers For Sale In San Jose, CA

Learn More about Dump Trailers

If you're in the market for a trailer but not too sure what kind is right for your specific needs, then allow us to tell you a little bit about dump trailers. There are several convenient uses for a dump trailer, such as transporting heavy payloads between job sites. In addition to being versatile in their uses there are also quite a few different dump trailer options to choose from.

Payload

Both the size and weight of your payload will make a significant a difference in what style dump trailer you'll want to buy. The bigger the payload, the bigger your trailer will need to be. It's important that you don't just go after a massive model to put your "just in case" scenarios to bed. If you find that you're often working in tight spaces or only hauling relatively small payloads, you should stick to a smaller dump trailer so you don't lose out on gas while towing, and your jobs don't become harder than they need to be. Your payload can vary depending on where you're working, so it is still important to keep that in mind.

Side Dump Vs. End Dump

A 2019 PJ Trailers 83" Low Pro High Side Dump (DM) 12' is pictured on a white background Definitely consider the style of dump trailer before you start shopping for your dump trailer. The two most common styles to choose from are side and end dumps. Side dump trailers tilt to one side when depositing a payload next to the trailer. This is great for instances where you need to lay out rows of material, like when putting down dirt on the farm. A pretty big perk to side dumps is that you have the ability to control how much of your payload is deposited at a time. If there is a downside it would be that side dumps tend to require more space and they can be pretty heavy as well. End dump trailers raise the front of the trailer up and dump materials out the back of it. The front lift can sometimes cause an end dump trailer to be a bit unstable, but newer models come with built-in conveyor belts that shift materials without raising the front end. These models also take up less space but rest assured they do deposit all the material at once, so this means you'll need to do more work on your end to distribute materials as needed.