Comparing the Dump Trailer to the Hurricane Dump Trailer

Trailers, like every other piece of equipment, have to be right for the job. Regardless of your hauling needs, there will usually be one trailer that will fit them exactly.

Bigfoot Trailers of Mulberry, FL, serves the greater Tampa, FL, region with custom-built, rugged trailers for every type of hauling job. But more than trailer building, we help our customers purchase the right trailer for their specific needs.

Two trailers we get asked about from time to time are the Dump Trailer and the Hurricane Dump Trailer, both built in-house by our exceptional craftsmen. The "Dump" in both model styles may throw some people off. While we call them both “dump trailers,” there are some important differences you should be aware of if you're considering buying a trailer in the near future.

Dump Trailer

This structural steel workhorse comes in 14-foot and 16-foot lengths and has a gross vehicle weight rating of 15,000 pounds. With a load capacity of around 9,500 pounds, the Bigfoot Dump Trailer is the trailer of choice for a wide range of hauling projects, including periodic hauls and hardcore everyday work.

The 2-foot or 4-foot walls are built with resilient 3/16-inch structural plates. And so are the floors for all Dump Trailer models. The inside box width is a spacious 83 inches, and dual-action rear doors make loading and unloading simple.

Hurricane Dump Trailer

While the Dump Trailer will be ideal for many of your hauling projects and day-to-day work, the Hurricane Dump Trailer is truly the top-of-the-line choice when size and strength matter.

It features a gross vehicle weight rating of 25,900 pounds and is available in 18-foot and 20-foot models. The maximum load capacity of approximately 16,000 pounds is nearly double that of the Dump Trailer.

With a 10-foot I-beam frame, hydraulic dual jack, and heavy-duty structural steel construction, the Hurricane Dump Trailer is more than capable of handling the most demanding loads.

Advantages

With both the Dump Trailer and the Hurricane Dump Trailer, you get special advantages that not every trailer manufacturer in Florida offers.

Finish paint

Our Life Coat paint system will hold up in Florida’s damaging UV rays and salty air. This paint is formulated to prevent chipping and rusting and looks great for the life of the trailer.

No “middle man”

If you live or work in or around Tampa, FL, Jacksonville, FL, or Ashland, VA, you can buy from us and avoid the markups typical of dealer purchases. We build our own products and sell them directly to our customers.

Warranty

All Bigfoot trailers are sold with a 5-year warranty. If you’ve bought from other manufacturers or dealers, you’ll know that a 5-year warranty is among the best in the trailer industry. It means that we guarantee your trailer will hold up and perform exactly as described, even with the most grueling daily commercial use.

Let us help you find the right trailer for your hauling needs

A simple blog post can’t begin to explain the numerous features and special touches in our Dump Trailer and Hurricane Dump Trailer models. The best way to learn more about these remarkable hauling machines is to visit our locations in Florida or Virginia. You can also reach us by phone or through our contact form.