Shows a simple way to unload a landscape or utility trailer. This method uses a wood panel and chain to empty a trailer in seconds. Great idea for landscapers, construction workers, and homeowners.
Thanks so much for this video! I made one of these for my 4' W x 8' L x 2' H trailer and it works GREAT also for unloading a heaping load of red oak mulch. PRETTY SLICK! Well worth the little money invested! Now I have to try it with a small load of black dirt
Great system and great video man, thanks 👍👍. I’ve learned over the years that many people never share their tricks or talents when they can easily be passed on. Good on you and I wish you the best.
Great video...We actually made a device similar to yours. Thanks so much for the great idea because we were using a tie down strap/car rim setup. Thanks again!
Hey there Mike. I used your design to create an apparatus similar to what you already have available. I created my pull-out mechanism using your method. I just found your video again after making mine. In my first video, I used the apparatus and I called it "The RACK". I told folks I got the idea from RU-vid and could not remember your channel so here's credit to your channel. I now put your link in my description for folks to view your channel as well. Thanks for the idea. My trailer debris is much heavier but the same principle. Thanks again and have a fine week. Big Thumbs up. I subscribed to show support.
I appreciate all the details in this video. Thx. My landfill has a pull out section, Idk what they have there to attach the chain to. I'll have to check it out
Hi there.I used this design for my trailer.I made 2 modifications which seem to work well.Firstly I bent a straight piece of steel into a horse shoe shape and this slips over the wooden panel and holds it to the trailer.When you unload the trailer you just lift it off rather than unbolting it.Secondly I use a star picket to attach the chain to.This is driven into the ground with a sledge hammer.The advantage of this is that you can remove the picket easily with a custom picket lifter which saves a lot of effort.
Hi Mike and other commenters. It's a nice idea but a lot of set-up. I simply use a 4x6 by 48 inches long on its 4 inch side. I put a 1/2' or 5/8" rope around the middle of the 4x6 at the far inside corner of the trailer. I lay the rope along the middle of the trailer and let it hang under the open end of the tralier. I then load my brush and green waste and tree limbs in straight fashion in the trailer bed. I try to have some long limbs on the bottom, with the butts of the branches against the 4x6. When I have it loaded (and I get on the load a couple times to push it down tight), I pick up the rope off the ground and lay it up over the load. We are required here to tarp our loads for transport to the dump, so I tarp it. At the dump I go to the green waste area and back up fairly close to the big concrete walls in the back of the dump area. (you may have to use Mike's stake idea if no wall). I tie off to the wall, and drive off until the load falls off in a big rectangular block, then I back up against the load to loosen the rope which usually has tension against it from the pulling off of brush. I pull my rope off and under the load. Sometimes I have so much weight of the load I have to tie the 4x6 end of rope back onto the trailer and drive off to pull the rope UNDER the load to get it out. It is not problem and I love to do this in about 2 or 3 minutes while the other people around me watch as they unload their loads one stick or branch at a time. I've had my 5x8 trailer for 25 years and it has done many many loads for me, some as big as 12 or 14 ft long and weighing 2 tons. As Ralph Kinslow my tree mentor taught me years ago, "Hey John, you can legally load your trailer up to 14 ft tall!" I usually don't go more than 8 or 9 ft tall... getting older now :) :)
