Pro-Core hauler trailer .

 Here at The Links at Brunello we have a couple of Toro 648 to use out on the course . We plan on trailering one to the outskirts to save time and a long leisurely walk . Chris ( superintendent) came up with the idea of using the extra dump box for the project . It was up to my abilities to make it happen . 

Toro workman  dump box . 

Toro pro-core 648 needing a ride . ( 1500 lbs. + )

Flip box upside down and remove unnecessary hardware .

The box is well framed but I added extra by using 3" tube stock . 2" square tube stock was used for an axle . 

Bought a couple of axles for a great price for the guys at Vesey's . Using a piece of 6"x 6"flat stock and angle iron made for a strong mounting area to slide over axle later . 

A little bit of welding and measuring and it was time to

install the wheels . Wheels (cart tires ) came from a local clearance store . 

 Welding in some 2" square tube stock to reinforce the front of box for hitch area . It's going to hold a lot of weight . 

Welding on the hitch arm . 

A little test fitting .

and test drive 

a few more adjustments .

Welded in a 1" bar for a wheel stop at the point where it has good balance one trailer . 

And were good to go .


October 2015
We had it out a few times leap frogging the aerators . Works great but I have an idea to keep it attached to the tow vehicle and still be able to tip it .

Stay tuned !!!!

add ones

getting the trailer back on the tow vehicle .  Rob and I where discussing an idea for a better system . Looking at the Toro trans pro 80 in front of us made total sense to apply the same set up  .

Mocking up the new set up . The guys are all out getting the course ready for bed . Using the lift as the muscle to help move the trailer around made the job easy .

Had some square tube stock left over from the original build for supplies . Drilled a hole for a pin in a piece of 2" sq. tube stock and cut the back side out . 

preparing the area for welding . 

welded the plate at the point where the trailer would pivot . Might as well prime and paint it now while it's in a good position . 

Welded on a grab handle to pull balanced trailer into place . 

cut the original hitch off and weld to new tow bar . Cutting another 2" piece of stock and drilling a hole you can weld this piece to old tow bar so you can  pin the two bars together when towing .

Almost done 

Hooked up in tow 

and in tip .

Nice ,The crew will like the new set up for sure .


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Bonded and strengthen the tailgate area.

Had time today to finish it up and paint . The side plates kick out to receive the aerator easier . 

SOLID.  

And more improvements 

Although it works great there was a little room for improvement .

New build for another course

Instead of center pull I'm going with better hinge points over box frame 

a few pics at different angles

blocking welded to box frame for support

a few more pics

Looken good

tips easy

Finished and can be used for brush or sod too

A little walk around

Students putting the new mods to our trailer

And done . Should be a keeper now .