painter paul
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I'm guessing 40-45° lift. Problem I see is if using for a dump trailer with dirt it may not empty well. My old 5 ton 6x6 dump actually tilted just over 90°. My newer one tilted probably 75-80°. End dump semi trailers raise really high and unfortunately fall over sideways quite often if on a slight incline. I'm a little nervous on mine when raised all the way with my M114 loaded on it. I don't think they were made for unlevel ground, esp since their stability is limited by single tires and really wimpy rear stabilizers. It would also be easy to misjudge and seriously overload the SLT when hauling dirt, gravel, concrete, etc. It might work for a lighter load of a slippery material like grain. A box with sides would also add weight, reducing load capacity. Considering the value of these trailers, one could buy a good used 5 ton 6x6 dump truck cheaper. It's also a marvelous piece of machinery to treat roughly by using it as a dump truck. Not wanting to appear negative here, just trying to be protective of a neat trailer. Other viewpoints?? Paul
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