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Knocked this up for a job where a load of cord had to be extracted in lengths with a 4x4. Would've taken ages loading up high and very little payload space on a 130. The prototype was done in about 50 minutes one evening, then having tested (and broken:blushing:) it, the MkII is now operational. :thumbup:

 

The front bolster bit is moveable, depending on timber lengths. It does fit on my roof rack in one piece or with a quick removal of the axle pins, it'll fit inside the back of my truck in two pieces. Today was the MKII's second outing, and we managed to get a faily hefty lump on it by putting the trailer on its side and rolling the biggun' on.

 

The MkIII will include a skidder arch, but will wait until I get a job that needs it. Not bad for £62.00, and most of that was the wheel bearings!

 

Thats a good body on that 130, im not into them as im like a can of sardines in them, but liking that truck. Looks handy. It must be the total roof cover you have that sets it apart in my opinion. Nice trolley too. What do you reckon it would carry?

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The 130 isn't mine, just a company I sub to. It's handy but like all land rover tippers, top heavy and small chip box.

 

I reckon the trailer took probably 6/700Kgs on the bigger loads we did, based on them I think a tonne would probably be it's limit. The tyres aren't made for much and the tow hitch is off a little sub 750 trailer. The other weak points could be strengthened as they appear

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The 130 isn't mine, just a company I sub to. It's handy but like all land rover tippers, top heavy and small chip box.

 

I reckon the trailer took probably 6/700Kgs on the bigger loads we did, based on them I think a tonne would probably be it's limit. The tyres aren't made for much and the tow hitch is off a little sub 750 trailer. The other weak points could be strengthened as they appear

 

Description of landys is amusing

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Knocked this up for a job where a load of cord had to be extracted in lengths with a 4x4. Would've taken ages loading up high and very little payload space on a 130. The prototype was done in about 50 minutes one evening, then having tested (and broken:blushing:) it, the MkII is now operational. :thumbup:

 

The front bolster bit is moveable, depending on timber lengths. It does fit on my roof rack in one piece or with a quick removal of the axle pins, it'll fit inside the back of my truck in two pieces. Today was the MKII's second outing, and we managed to get a faily hefty lump on it by putting the trailer on its side and rolling the biggun' on.

 

The MkIII will include a skidder arch, but will wait until I get a job that needs it. Not bad for £62.00, and most of that was the wheel bearings!

 

Building one tomorrow. Great simple design..

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