Grain Trailers

[Quadtrack]

Have had Legacy for five years. Best I’ve ever owned.
Just to be different, I like lifts. Have had no trouble with them, previous trailer too. Turning empty on snow, or anytime and it’s nice. Does it pay? Not sure.
I also have an oscillating fifth on them to lessen twisting in and out of fields. Suppose that adds weight too but it looks like it’s worth it.
Grease hubs have been perfect so far. Surprisingly they roll easier than oil ones when starting out on a -35 morning

This is third set of Doepker trailers I’ve owned. When everyone compares the rest to Doepker, kinda tells you what you need to know.

[blackpowder]

And, if you this helps any they're Canadian made.
And steel is a poor investment.

[TOM4CWB]

And, if you this helps any they're Canadian made.
And steel is a poor investment.

1. Can't beat tridem hopper trailer with lifts for pulling around in snowy or slippery yards...
2. Oscillator 5th wheels with grease banks are best especially for rough terrain in farming application...
3. Doepker has some better engineering build features in Steel... added them to LodeKings when rebuilt...plus SS light boxes and good heavy steel swivel tow hooks on Rear main crossmember...put wiring in conduit when rewired....
4. Steel subframes on all... [5th wheel/axle subframes] which all need paint upkeep...
5. $50K/trailer is easy to spend on complete rebuild... then better to buy new than rebuild...
6. I like Canadian built better than Wilson... US engineering not as good as S-bees are Canadian invention...
7. Alum slope sheets can wear out... load grain over hopper slide openings first to reduce wear...
8. Gravel guard early on subframes can extend trailer life [to stop stone chipping/corrosion]...
9. High quality synthetic hub oil can't be beat... seals seeping is good warning of wheel bearing issues...
10. Check trailers and maintain poly-glue/caulk on any seems that meet before rust and corrosion sets in...
11. Nice electric tarp openers on remotes are sure handy- make sure they have good tarp vents...
12. Cracking tire sidewalls on retreads [not enough miles]make them useless for farms... steel wheel paint never lasts...hopper openers on both sides...

Cheers

[Old Cowzilla]

Yes did talk to couple of guys that did rebuild never again just didn't pencil out. Wiring on loadking has been good had to do a rewire on front trailer after a -30 blown tire incident after that just replacing a few blown pots . Its what we can't see thats starting to be a concern also.

[blackpowder]

I have a friend working at one of the big trailer retailers repair etc in Edmonton. He sees it all. Great info source. Good luck.