Just to note I have seen most manufacturers do a spot weld on the sides. VERY RARELY have I ever seen folded sides in that size. So just to note there is absolutely no con on that 7 gauge floor. Great channel and video!
5 years ago I bought a Lamar 8'x16' 7k Heavy duty utility trailer an 2 years later I purchased a 5'x10' 7k deluxe dump trailer. They work great for when I'm doing jobs with Kubota bx23s. Customer service is top notch also when I wanted to purchase one of those front mounted tool boxes for my utility trailer. You can also buy the gray paint direct from them as my dealer never has any in stock. I bought 3 cans to do touch ups an they were only $9 a can
hi I’m looking in to getting in the junk removal business. I was thinking about the f250 or 350 with a trailer. If that falls in the cdl category which I have a license already does that mean u have to get dot also. Also what’s better diesel or gas?
I have a 2017 14x7 pj low profile and you are right. While I think it’s a well built trailer that powder coating is terrible and the drop axils not only make it too low when dumping but also the drop spindle puts too much leverage on the axil and cause them to bend easily.
Bought the same exact trailer in November 23 really love can go down the road mat 70 with 4 tons and tracks nice and straight just ordered a hydraulic Jack from Stillwell hate jacking with a lot of weight I’m cranky enough without cranking that thing should be a nice upgrade
I been eyeing a Lamar dump trailer for a few months now, I think you hit on a lot of the points already on my list. I do wish the tail lights were on the side rails for protection foremost, and much better visibility second. And since you pointed it out, balanced wheel/tires are great - wouldn't have considered that until you mentioned it. And I agree, my first equipment trailer was a PJ and after I started finding powder coat in my driveway after 4 months, I won't buy another.
Nice review. I love how you pointed out the bad as well as the good. I was down to Lamar and Diamond C. Ended up ordering a Diamond C MDT. I don't see how one could go wrong with either. Beautiful trailer you got there.
Am looking hard at these type of trailer most versatile but with all the options fold down sides and lift from the very front and a 16x8 wide I think what I want to buy
Agree. Big Tex used to have great paint, but not since they were bought out by private equity. QC has slipped as Bain squeezed more profit from this formerly great trailer brand. My 2016 almost looks new. I wouldn’t buy another today.
Still liking it? Looking at kaufman (concerns about bit cheap), diamond c (bit too pricey and some other concerns), and lamar this seems like a good middle ground.
Great review, I am considering to purchase a dump trailer to do some storm cleanups, I work within the tree industry, do you think that size will be a good fit for logs and brush?
14’ might be fine, but I always recommend buying more trailer, tractor, truck than you think you need now. If your truck will pull it, you should consider a 16’ 14K trailer (or a 15,600 “down-rated” to 14K). Some bash the scissor lift and say that the telescoping is better. I suggest that you have your dealer raise the bed on a scissor lift & telescoping lift half way. Now push on either front corner of the dump bed. You’ll see the amount of side to side movement that you can make between the two types of lift mechanisms. The scissor lift resists side to side movement better than telescopic. This difference will be helpful when dumping on less than flat ground.
I’m looking at this exact trailer to purchase. How is it holding up for you? Is the powder coat coming off? I’m also comparing to the diamond c lpt. Thanks!
It is holding up well. If I had a complaint it would be that in some arears the powder coat was put on too thick and bubbled a bit. I am sure it is rusting under, but the bubble has not popped. Love the trailer. not sure you can go wrong with either diamond c or Lamar. Prices now are getting much better!
Thank you for taking the time to reply. I have looked at so many dump trailers in the past few months. You really have to just find people who use them.
Granny down does not take a very , very long time to get down, that’s an insane statement. I have owned plenty of dump trailers. That has never been a issue
@usmarshall336 IMHO, two foot sides work for me as I cannot put that much heavy material in the trailer. If I hauled multch all the time I would go to 3 foot sides if I needed the extra material room. Sand, stone, dirt, or anything with weight would never come close to filling 2 foot sides!
Any of you live on gravel? How has the framing paint held up? Someone I know that lives near me has a smaller Lamar trailer and the frame got super dinged up within a year and a half and rusting.
I have a GMC 2500 with the 6.6 gas and it does fair with it loaded. You run higher RPMs to get it moving. I also have a 3500 with the 6.6 diesel and it tows it like nothing it there. An F250 or F350 would be great. You never want to load all the material up front or all in the back. It should be spread out pretty evenly for the most part and the trailer takes a lot of the weight.
You know it is behind you when it is fully loaded! But it is balanced well and does not buck or teeder todder. I have a gmc 6.6 gas with a six speed and a 6.6 diedel with a 10 speed. The diesel does better, but the gas is not bad at all.
I can haul the 4066 with the loader inside this. No attachments due to size. I haul the 4066 on my hydraulic tilt bed trailer because that one is longer.
@@WorkshopAddict Just found this video today (and subscribed), as I'm in the market for a new dump trailer and this Lamar is my #1 choice. That's a great price - best I can find is actually close to me in Little Rock, AR - $10,700 but *without* a spare tire. Prices out of state are $1K to $2K more...crazy how prices are all over the board.
Just to note I have seen most manufacturers do a spot weld on the sides. VERY RARELY have I ever seen folded sides in that size. So just to note there is absolutely no con on that 7 gauge floor.
Great channel and video!
The perfect paint match in a rattle can for Lamar trailers is Rust-Oleum Charcoal Gray. 👍
5 years ago I bought a Lamar 8'x16' 7k Heavy duty utility trailer an 2 years later I purchased a 5'x10' 7k deluxe dump trailer. They work great for when I'm doing jobs with Kubota bx23s. Customer service is top notch also when I wanted to purchase one of those front mounted tool boxes for my utility trailer. You can also buy the gray paint direct from them as my dealer never has any in stock. I bought 3 cans to do touch ups an they were only $9 a can
Thank you for the tip on the paint!
hi I’m looking in to getting in the junk removal business. I was thinking about the f250 or 350 with a trailer. If that falls in the cdl category which I have a license already does that mean u have to get dot also. Also what’s better diesel or gas?
If you raise the dump some you can load small mowers and things easier without bottoming out
I have a 2017 14x7 pj low profile and you are right. While I think it’s a well built trailer that powder coating is terrible and the drop axils not only make it too low when dumping but also the drop spindle puts too much leverage on the axil and cause them to bend easily.
Bought the same exact trailer in November 23 really love can go down the road mat 70 with 4 tons and tracks nice and straight just ordered a hydraulic Jack from Stillwell hate jacking with a lot of weight I’m cranky enough without cranking that thing should be a nice upgrade
I been eyeing a Lamar dump trailer for a few months now, I think you hit on a lot of the points already on my list. I do wish the tail lights were on the side rails for protection foremost, and much better visibility second. And since you pointed it out, balanced wheel/tires are great - wouldn't have considered that until you mentioned it.
And I agree, my first equipment trailer was a PJ and after I started finding powder coat in my driveway after 4 months, I won't buy another.
Nice review. I love how you pointed out the bad as well as the good. I was down to Lamar and Diamond C. Ended up ordering a Diamond C MDT. I don't see how one could go wrong with either. Beautiful trailer you got there.
Am looking hard at these type of trailer most versatile but with all the options fold down sides and lift from the very front and a 16x8 wide I think what I want to buy
good video. I would think a guy could put on a longer strut on that tool box to extend higher. Easy fix.
Love the review!
Nice! Lamar trailers has the best powder coating by far!
Agree. Big Tex used to have great paint, but not since they were bought out by private equity. QC has slipped as Bain squeezed more profit from this formerly great trailer brand. My 2016 almost looks new. I wouldn’t buy another today.
I just purchased a diamond c dump trailer. It’s great!
They are nice. Congrats
Still liking it? Looking at kaufman (concerns about bit cheap), diamond c (bit too pricey and some other concerns), and lamar this seems like a good middle ground.
Still think this is one of the best out there. A friend has a load trail and it is nice also.
Nice review!
Great review, I am considering to purchase a dump trailer to do some storm cleanups, I work within the tree industry, do you think that size will be a good fit for logs and brush?
14’ might be fine, but I always recommend buying more trailer, tractor, truck than you think you need now. If your truck will pull it, you should consider a 16’ 14K trailer (or a 15,600 “down-rated” to 14K). Some bash the scissor lift and say that the telescoping is better. I suggest that you have your dealer raise the bed on a scissor lift & telescoping lift half way. Now push on either front corner of the dump bed. You’ll see the amount of side to side movement that you can make between the two types of lift mechanisms. The scissor lift resists side to side movement better than telescopic. This difference will be helpful when dumping on less than flat ground.
I’m looking at this exact trailer to purchase. How is it holding up for you? Is the powder coat coming off? I’m also comparing to the diamond c lpt. Thanks!
It is holding up well. If I had a complaint it would be that in some arears the powder coat was put on too thick and bubbled a bit. I am sure it is rusting under, but the bubble has not popped. Love the trailer. not sure you can go wrong with either diamond c or Lamar. Prices now are getting much better!
Thank you for taking the time to reply. I have looked at so many dump trailers in the past few months. You really have to just find people who use them.
@cabinviewventures Have you looked at galvanized ones? My buddy bought an N and N. Pretty nice that it won't rust as fast.
@@WorkshopAddictI have and they seem pretty nice. About the same price as diamond c right now.
How much cubic yards of gravel or dirt can it lift up when evenly loaded?
Granny down does not take a very , very long time to get down, that’s an insane statement. I have owned plenty of dump trailers. That has never been a issue
Do you recommend two foot sides or three foot sides?
@usmarshall336 IMHO, two foot sides work for me as I cannot put that much heavy material in the trailer. If I hauled multch all the time I would go to 3 foot sides if I needed the extra material room. Sand, stone, dirt, or anything with weight would never come close to filling 2 foot sides!
I appreciate you Sir
Now that's a nice dumper!
Great video 👍
Any of you live on gravel? How has the framing paint held up? Someone I know that lives near me has a smaller Lamar trailer and the frame got super dinged up within a year and a half and rusting.
Not sure if Lamar smaller trailers are powder coated as well or not
What size truck do you have (or need) for that trailer?
I have a GMC 2500 with the 6.6 gas and it does fair with it loaded. You run higher RPMs to get it moving. I also have a 3500 with the 6.6 diesel and it tows it like nothing it there. An F250 or F350 would be great. You never want to load all the material up front or all in the back. It should be spread out pretty evenly for the most part and the trailer takes a lot of the weight.
How does it tow fully loaded?? And what do you tow it with ??
You know it is behind you when it is fully loaded! But it is balanced well and does not buck or teeder todder. I have a gmc 6.6 gas with a six speed and a 6.6 diedel with a 10 speed. The diesel does better, but the gas is not bad at all.
Can you haul your 4066R tractor in this trailer or would you prefer a goose-neck trailer?
I can haul the 4066 with the loader inside this. No attachments due to size. I haul the 4066 on my hydraulic tilt bed trailer because that one is longer.
@@WorkshopAddict Thats Nice !
so why isent there anyone that have made a trailer with a Hoist and a Telescopic together, then it's strong and fast
I cant figure out how to open the spreader gate
What size pickup are you using?
In this video, it is just a 3/ 4 ton reg cab gmc gasser
To make sure no one steals it, park it in the bedroom, send the wife to the couch!
Nice presentation, I woul have liked to know the price too ... but I guess it's not polite to ask :)
83 x 14 was 11,200 with the matching spare. Prices are all over the board.
@@WorkshopAddict Just found this video today (and subscribed), as I'm in the market for a new dump trailer and this Lamar is my #1 choice. That's a great price - best I can find is actually close to me in Little Rock, AR - $10,700 but *without* a spare tire. Prices out of state are $1K to $2K more...crazy how prices are all over the board.
@mycenae2 Prices seem to be dependant on the economy in your area still. Michigan is struggling and I am seeing sales not in the upper 9k range.
Could you have went to a 16ft with a 16000gvw with your truck without going over and having a cdl
Everyone showing video of them dumping dry material or rock, lets get the actual bullshit footage of the sticky wet dirt that you have to shovel out.