Tuesday, July 14, 2015

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 !!!!

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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 .


6 comments:

  1. Hey I have been looking around at your blog and wanted to see if I could share with you the trailer we have built for the Procore 648. I don't want to 'spam' your blog so let me know if you don't mind me sharing.

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    1. No problem . I pre approve post before there posted anyway . If it's home made ....great .

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  2. Well it is homemade and we are going to try and sell it. The website is www.tritowtrailer.com and it was built by my brother in law who does contract aerification. Hopefully you will approve and like. Let me know your thoughts after you watch the video!

    www.tritowtrailer.com

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  3. Pretty slick trailer, Bob!
    I'm just wrapping one up for our ProCore made from a JD 2020 bed. I'm building ramps on the tailgate so we can off load.

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