wheelwhores 107 #1 Posted December 17, 2019 looking to buy one for my incoming C175. Leaning towards the large 12-18 cubic foot capacity models. what are peoples opinions? Metal box versus poly box? axel? other features to look for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,336 #2 Posted December 17, 2019 It all depends what you intend to use it for. Theres box stores brand for lite duty to custom made for heavy duty. Dump carts would definitely be ideal in the choice ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,130 #3 Posted December 17, 2019 I have 2 Model # 3460 17 Cubic Foot metal lawn carts, one I bought new in 1989 and one used in 2013 with a max capacity of 1500 lbs, one 10 cubic foot Jackson and one JD heavy duty 10 cubic foot cart. The 17 c.f. cart was sold at WH Dealers and built by Ohio Steel Fabricators, my favorite. I have no experience with Poly carts. For safety measures if you purchase a 17 ft cart and load it to Max Capacity and go downhill make sure you have a good braking system on your tractor and go SLOW. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,493 #4 Posted December 17, 2019 I built 2 out of old wheel barrows... 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,307 #5 Posted December 17, 2019 3 hours ago, JCM said: For safety measures if you purchase a 17 ft cart and load it to Max Capacity and go downhill make sure you have a good braking system on your tractor and go SLOW Note the highlighted word above. I'd like to add to that just a little bit. The trailer that I use is the orange 10 cubic foot Agri Fab dump that I moved the axle about 14" backwards. That particular trailer is very stable uphill or downhill. Trina uses a 1976 or 77 Ohio Steel 10 cube trailer which is still in its original state with the axle centered in the box. When she goes up hill the tongue of the trailer lifts up and greatly reduces her traction. We have a 17 cubic foot trailer of unknown brand. All metal. Built rugged. At least a couple decades old. That one has the axle even a little bit to the forward side of center of the box. Use great caution going uphill or downhill. The question with these particular tractors is not normally whether you can PULL something but whether you can STOP something. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,493 #6 Posted December 17, 2019 I’m dead flat terrain so my trailers are designed to pretty much be balanced when loaded... On hills I would go with slightly more tongue weight... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,648 #7 Posted December 17, 2019 My trailer I built is heavy 10 gauge box. It only has 6" high sides and and no tail gate. The axle is centered hauling a load of dirt you can't get as much on the rear so I have never had the problem Eric mention. The 6" side helps when loading with a shovel. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikMacMike 479 #8 Posted December 17, 2019 Hmmmm I dont know if you all are into modifying your trailers but with out having to touch the WH brakes,,,well as long as they are in good working order that is....Id be looking at putting a set of junk yard brakes on the trailers....could be drum could be disc or what ever your fancy, personally what ever set I picked id have it definatly controled from the WH cab...well for obviouse reasons...a little imagination and there are any number of ways to do this. About the heavy weight hauling on say longer loads yes we all know balance n tung weight is important, but if you look at those good ol boys the farmers they all run 4 wheel trailers....making weight distribution not as much of a problem. Even a well balanced 2 wheel cart, if you drive over uneven surface like say a rock or in a pot hole Id think it would rock the boat making for a bit of a unstable movment.....always think safty with any type of rigging and thinking ahead really does help....safty 1st right! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tach-a-matic 357 #9 Posted December 19, 2019 (edited) The Polar brand trailer is the best Ive used. Built strong from top to bottom. The only problem with it - and its a big problem - is that its a poor dumper because of the dovetailed rear section. Cant drive off and expect the material to empty on its own so have to shovel half of it out and that gets tiring real quick. Especially mulch. If I ever find a lot of extra $$$ I would buy this new model next. Judging by the flat rear section it dumps much, much better. https://shop.polartrailer.com/hd-max-trailer.html Edited December 20, 2019 by Tach-a-matic 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stepney 2,325 #10 Posted December 20, 2019 Favorite cart? Well my old tub cart ... mostly because it's also a leaf sucker haha. My grandfather bought a Jackson 170 yard trailer when he bought his new WH back in 68. I think its 18cu/ft. Has nice wide tires on it and is built like a tank. I don't think anything comparable is made today but they pop up on CL often. 1 1/4" solid steel axle under it. It's hauled a 600lb engine and countless loads of brick and soil and nary a dent or crack in it after 52 years.. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lagersolut 649 #11 Posted December 22, 2019 About 5 years ago friend of mine bought the house 3 doors down . Long story short we were up at his shed not long after he moved in and in back of the shed with weeds growing around it was a Wheel Horse cart ( like below ) . He seen my jaw drop when I cleared the weeds and seen it was a Wheel Horse cart ......says you like it ...take it .... I was going to restore it but I started using it and fell in love with it, sits nice and low to the ground thing is a blessing for heavy stuff I don't have to lift above my waist like the Craftsman wagon . This is just a stock image ...these little carts are dandy . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikMacMike 479 #12 Posted December 22, 2019 1 minute ago, Lagersolut said: About 5 years ago friend of mine bought the house 3 doors down . Long story short we were up at his shed not long after he moved in and in back of the shed with weeds growing around it was a Wheel Horse cart ( like below ) . He seen my jaw drop when I cleared the weeds and seen it was a Wheel Horse cart ......says you like it ...take it .... I was going to restore it but I started using it and fell in love with it, sits nice and low to the ground thing is a blessing for heavy stuff I don't have to lift above my waist like the Craftsman wagon . This is just a stock image ...these little carts are dandy . Wow excellent find, I see why your jaw dropped. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,351 #13 Posted December 22, 2019 7 hours ago, Lagersolut said: About 5 years ago friend of mine bought the house 3 doors down . Long story short we were up at his shed not long after he moved in and in back of the shed with weeds growing around it was a Wheel Horse cart ( like below ) . He seen my jaw drop when I cleared the weeds and seen it was a Wheel Horse cart ......says you like it ...take it .... I was going to restore it but I started using it and fell in love with it, sits nice and low to the ground thing is a blessing for heavy stuff I don't have to lift above my waist like the Craftsman wagon . This is just a stock image ...these little carts are dandy . I've gotta agree, dandy little cart! I've hauled stone and wood with it. And it's well made. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sannderz91 1 #14 Posted December 25, 2019 (edited) Tach-a-matic, I do like you Polar model, but I think it should have sides a little bit higher... My for now the only the best dump cart I've got called Agri-Fab 45-0101 Tow Behind ( found info right here: https://bestyardproducts.com/best-dump-cart-for-lawn-tractor/ ) is made out of sturdy steel and it is convenient and versatile than most dump carts, in my opinion. Edited December 25, 2019 by sannderz91 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JCM 9,130 #15 Posted December 25, 2019 To reiterate on my info on the 17 C.F. dump cart I failed to mention that the Dump Cart Load Limits according to WH operators manual are as follows, 200 series is 150lbs and on the 300, 400, and 500 series is 275 lbs which have been set to provide safe braking on slopes. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
81blackhood 168 #16 Posted December 26, 2019 I just picked up a small vintage Simplicity dump cart. 7 c.f. and a 1000# capacity will be perfect for my small yard. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
