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Dumping Conversions & Trailer Technology10-01-07 | News

Dumping Conversions & Trailer Technology

By Erik Skindrud

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LCN editor Erik Skindrud takes a spin on a Kawasaki MULE utility vehicle. The diesel-powered car comes with a 15.6-cubic-foot cargo bed that operators can lift to dump material. With its 4-wheel drive, the MULE can haul 1,100 lbs. over soil, rocks and uneven terrain. More info: www.kawasaki.com

Dump-Pro by Standard Hamilton is a hauling box that fits in pickup beds or trailers. The 394-lb. unit is manufactured of non-rusting polyethylene, has a 3,500-lb. capacity for hauling and a 3,000-lb. capacity for dumping with a 60-degree dumping angle. It is shown here with its high-side option that increases its volume from two to four cubic yards. More info: www.dump-pro.com

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Club Car utility vehicles come in gas and electric models that are compatible with dumping beds like this. These are ideal for large sites with weekly maintenance schedules. More info: www.clubcar.com

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Left: The ChoreMaster is a dump body with 42 cubic feet of capacity for loose material such as mulch, soil and stone. The hydraulic-lift box fits in the truck bed and does not interfere with the trailer hitch. The system can carry and dump up to 2,000 lbs. of material. More info: www.powerdecks.com