Dump trailer design page


The dump trailer is a tremendously versatile piece of equipment if you are a landscaping contractor, farmer or if you work in the contruction trades. If you are competent at welding, and have access to the necessary steel structural parts that are required, you can build your own dump trailer. The following links give you access to blueprints you can purchase to build your own dump trailer.

For ready made blueprints try the link below. It gives, step-by-step procedure of construction including DOT-approved lighting/wiring schematic and bill of materials. Features welding procedures along with tips and tricks. Copyrighted, engineer-approved drawings are 1:20 scale on 24in. x 36in. sheets. U.S.A.

Dump Trailer Blueprints



Hydraulic Dump Tandem Axle Trailer Blueprints
  • Trailer Capacity: 12000 lbs
  • Dump Box Size: 6' x 14'
  • Standard ball hitch



    Trailer Blueprints 12ft. x 6ft.4in. Hydraulic Dump Tandem Axle
  • Trailer Capacity: 12000 lbs
  • Dump Box Size: 6' x 12'
  • Standard ball hitch



    Hydraulic Dump Trailer Blueprints
  • Trailer Capacity: 7000 lbs
  • Dump Box Size: 5' x 10' x 14" high
  • DOT Approved
  • Double Axle
  • Tongue Weight 375 lbs
  • 5" Channel Frame
  • 14 Ga. Steel Box
  • Standard ball hitch



    Trailer Blueprints 26ft. x 8ft. 6in. Flat Deck Auto Hauler
  • Trailer Capacity: 14000 lbs
  • Dump Box Size: 26' x 8'-6"
  • DOT Approved
  • Double Axle
  • Fifth Wheel Hitch

    The guide below is a comprehensive guide to building, maintaining or buying a trailer. 182 pages of useful information on design, construction techniques and more.

    How to Design and Build Trailers Vol. 1
  • If you are looking for a new or used trailer, Ebay auctions are a good place to look to find good deals from across the nation. Here are some of the current Dump Trailer listings on Ebay. Click on the listing for more information.