Hi guys,
I just got my trailer stolen and had to buy a new one. The trailer is used to carry around a scissor lift which weights around 4800lbs. The previous trailer I had was a tandem 3500lbs axels with a steel frame that was strong enough for this. The new one I bought was meant more for bulk so the frame seems a little more flimsy. The axels are the same though.
I was thinking of strenghtening the frame by adding support but when I took it appart I realised that the tubing for the cross sections is 1.5" x 1.5" x 1/8" and the outside frame is 1.5 x 2 x 1/8 here's a pic.
I am not sure if I should remake the whole frame (2x2x1/4 frame will do the job for sure) or if I can get away with strenghtening it. I am planning on putting 2" planks as floor with checkek plate reinforcement where the scissor lift wheels will sit.
Anyone has enough experience with this to make suggestions?
I just got my trailer stolen and had to buy a new one. The trailer is used to carry around a scissor lift which weights around 4800lbs. The previous trailer I had was a tandem 3500lbs axels with a steel frame that was strong enough for this. The new one I bought was meant more for bulk so the frame seems a little more flimsy. The axels are the same though.
I was thinking of strenghtening the frame by adding support but when I took it appart I realised that the tubing for the cross sections is 1.5" x 1.5" x 1/8" and the outside frame is 1.5 x 2 x 1/8 here's a pic.
I am not sure if I should remake the whole frame (2x2x1/4 frame will do the job for sure) or if I can get away with strenghtening it. I am planning on putting 2" planks as floor with checkek plate reinforcement where the scissor lift wheels will sit.
Anyone has enough experience with this to make suggestions?
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