Posted by big jt on November 21, 2013 at 20:29:42 from (206.72.54.246):
In Reply to: Portable loading dock posted by Mtractor on November 21, 2013 at 18:08:06:
The White dealer in Menno South Dakota is where I got the initial inspiration for the AC Threshermens dock.
His is portable and has a limited range of adjustment. If you want it for your own use you can built it to suit. 48" is standard height for van type and full height flatbed semi trailers, drop decks would be lower and if you have a combo of these trailers you will need to make arrangements for that.
If it is gonna be used without your supervision it will likely need to be built monumentally stouter.
Most of the materials I used were from county secondary road departments. The deck is made from a steel bridge deck. Ran 4 14" ibeams down the 20' length and one across the end that raises. The 4 beams were overkill for the overall weight but also provided support for the 12 foot wide deck.
email is open.
ps I am the John fiserupper is referring to in his post.
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