Trailers are important utility vehicles for those who use them. They could be an indifferent form like car haulers, aluminum utility, steel pickup flat-beds, enclosed cargo trailers, and other types. One of the types I mentioned here like the enclosed cargo trailers are commonly used by families who embark on trips with their valuables.
On the other hand, cargo transport companies and shipping lines make use of heavy-duty trucks. Some of these trucks are enclosed just to avoid external intruders and to ensure adequate protection of the items which are being transported.
However, there are two basic types of trailers- the heavy-duty and the lightweight which has a different purpose for its usage.
This write up seeks to explain the difference in Basic Grade Dump Trailers and Heavy Duty grade dump trailers. Big Tex builds a wide range of dump trailer designs and capacities, but they are not the only name on our lot. We carry Big Tex, Maxx-D, Horizon, Southland, NexHaul and Nolan dump trailers, so the comparison below applies across brands, not just one.
We will also look at the unique features that characterize both types of trailers based on their usage.
The Differences Between Basic Dump Trailers and Heavy Duty Trailers
Big Tex's smallest dump trailer is the 70SR, which measures roughly 5' x 10'. That is the lightweight end of the dump lineup. Don't confuse it with Big Tex's Low Profile (LP) series - those are 83" wide and run 12 to 16 feet long, which is a much bigger trailer. Whatever size you land on, check the trailer's GVWR against your tow vehicle's rating before you assume a small SUV or a half-ton can pull it loaded. A dump trailer full of stone weighs a lot more than the trailer does empty.
The heavy duty trailers on the other hand comes in various shapes and sizes but nevertheless, they are large enough to contain heavy loads. Trailers of this nature are being used by construction firms, agriculture and those in the transport sector. Most Big Tex Dump Trailers are durable; whether it is basic dump or heavy duty trailers
Utility trailers do more as a multipurpose component. It is more beneficial when it is used for commercial purpose. However, if you're expecting to make some fortune by hauling other people's products with a heavy duty truck, you may not still know the type and size of trailer you need to use; rather, you may have an idea.
Maxx-D is another heavy-duty grade dump trailer, and one we carry. They build bumper pull and gooseneck dump trailers along with a deckover dump, plus flatbeds and equipment trailers. Maxx-D dump trailers are built from good material and come with a powder-coated finish standard.
Also, this brand of product is said to be completely overloaded with lot's of benefits and features. The comparison we try to make here between the two categories of trailers tries to highlight several features of the Maxx-D dump trailers as well as their ability to serve users.
With this information, it will be easy to compare other brands and to quickly understand the techniques of making a wiser choice before making purchase.
To end this, it is evident that both the Grade Dump Trailers and the Heavy-Duty grade dump trailers are durable, regardless of their purpose of usage. Nevertheless, it is quite advisable to thoroughly research on top brands that can suit your needs. You can see what we have on the ground right now on our dump trailer inventory page, or call us at 336-276-0329 and we'll help you size one to the job.
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