Chipper Box

[SAMSON]

I just bought a used 1 ton dump and need some suggestions on how to make a box for it, size, dimentions and material's. I want to use wood and would like to have it removable, I welcome all replies. Thanks !!!

 

[MasterBlaster]

Here's a start, something to look at...

 

[MasterBlaster]

Don't do this...

 

[MasterBlaster]

Or you could slap this bed on it...

 

[MasterBlaster]

Maybe of the wooden variety?

 

[MasterBlaster]

Or, you could go hog-wild, like TD.

 

[Scars2prove-it]

Is it a stake body or steel dump? I started out with a one ton that I just framed out with 2x4's and sheathed with plywood. I used Teco connectors to hold the 2x4's together better. Make it as big as you can and put saddle tool boxes underneath.

If I had to do it again I would have started with a used chipper truck since they are about the same price. It's tough starting out. I wish you luck.

 

[xander9727]

I built my own 8' by 8'6", 48" high chip box for my one ton dually. The truck wasn't a chassis cab originally so I had to build a 2"x3" sub frame and lower the gas tank two inches to fit the hydraulic hoist in. I have a cross bar across the top in the back so the sides can't bow out. I left the top open and built a fitted tarp out of 22oz poly impregnated nylon (think over the road truck tarp). This allows me to catch all the chips and still load logs/stump grindings with the tractor. It holds approx 8.5 yards so I added firestone airbags. I used 1/8" for the floor and 14 gauge on the back and sides. I used 4.1# 3" c-channel for the cross braces on 15" centers. For the side braces I used 2x2x1/8 tubing. I put a 1/8 angle rail around the top. It took about 3 days with one guy helping, including epoxy priming, and top coating the outside. I can post some pics if you want me to.

 

[John Stewart]

Originally posted by MasterBlaster
Don't do this...

Hey that is my Daddy's truck and he's the best climber in the whole wide world and I'm the best groundman he has ever seen!

Treescompany

 

[MasterBlaster]

 

[a_lopa]

i used a plywood and pine to make up a temporary bin,painted up all white it fooled alot of people thinking it was steel,i had a hundred tach screws holding it together.if it already lifts its easy.dont make the roof on too higher angle flater the better

 

[OutOnaLimb]

You have entirelly WAYYYYYY to much free time on your hands Butch.

Kenn

 

[SAMSON]

scars it is a steel body
xander yes pics would be a BIG help.
thanks for all the replies guy's.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Originally posted by OutOnaLimb
You have entirelly WAYYYYYY to much free time on your hands Butch.

Kenn

Yup. I'm home for the day, already!