Jim - Not trying to be a smart-***, and I may be remembering this wrong, but didn't you buy a JD trailer not too long ago that you were going to use for that?

 

John - You beat me to it. The other thought is to make your own - there are plenty of companies who sell angle iron, axles, braces, brackets, etc. Maybe take a day and rummage some salvage yards, as well.

 

Chris, No I bought a dump trailer to reuse sod. In this heat, Iven been watering trees every other day [if it doesn't rain] Now, I've got my 500 gallon tote on my mower trailer and its a little big. I have been relying of gravity but I'm thinking about a pump

 

Jim - Thanks for the refresh on my more frequently failing memory, I remember now! I hope you can find a cost effective solution to haul the water.

 

The tote is aproximately 3x4

 

The biggest issue is that's a $hitload of weight to haul on a small trailer platform - filled to capacity that's 4250 lbs of water alone. Obviously, you don't have to fill to capacity; yet, that's a significant demand for most trailers.

 

Yep, There's the rub The one I'm using only has 3000 lb axles. so Now i don't fill it up

 

Something like this would be ideal, eh. Plenty of room to accommodate the pump, too.

 

Here's a used one going to bid in Georgia tomorrow...

https://www.ironplanet.com/for-sale/...rm=&pnLink=yes

 

We rotomold those tanks where I work.
Here is a picture of the mold and the solidworks model.

 

The low center of gravity is nice. The price is out of my league

 

Very cool.

 

We're getting a break from the heat and entering a stretch of very nice weather today thru Monday with highs of 79° - 82°, humidity around 60%, and primarily sunshine. I will be able to remember what a Michigan summer day feels like.

 

I wonder if these would be helpful Jim

 

Hi everyone.

I tell you what, for starting the week late it sure has drug on. And still one more to go. The jury is still out on working over the weekend. The lead said there won't be any tires. Hm.

Got back from lunch a little while ago. Beautiful out. Sunny now but rain later. I wouldn't mind not working this weekend if it didn't rain. I got lots and lots to do. A place I found to align the pickup doesn't take appointments, it's first come first served for alignments, so I'm going to be there when they open on Monday, I can feel that it will be an all day affair. That won't help.

My wall guy took a powder and I got stuck with a guy I don't like. He's training a girl to be wall guy. So far she's doing a decent job.

Okay have a good day everyone.

 

I think Jim needs to lay several miles of drip line.

 

Tanks Otto and Norm, What I need to do is not alllow trees

 

Jim, while I am no expert on trailers, I wonder if you can swap out your existing axle for one with a heavier rating, and still use the same trailer box?

 

I wonder if one of these rigs could be adapted

 

Part of the problem is this is a very short t
erm PITA. We ( when it doesn't rain ) water every other day. This is the reason I have to watch my $$# and not spend 5k + on a water wagon

 

Jim - This is supposed to be a "natural" burial site type of cemetery right? Are you obligated by contract to water "memory" trees or are you just doing it out of the goodness of your heart? I used to work landscaping at a combo Nursery/Landscaping company and it takes some really severe drought to kill a tree. Could it be possible you're being overly concerned about these trees? I honestly don't know the answer, just trying to expose all the angles.

 

I presume these trees are saplings (to a degree) since you wouldn't have a need to water a mature tree.

 

The issue w/ saplings is they'll fall over on themselves (w/o enough H2O) and snap off ~1/2 way up the main trunk.

 

Miles of drip line irrigation replete w/ underground irrigation conduit separated by irrigation (well) shut-off valves.

 

Norm is correct They are younger trees, The biggest problem is the deer tear them up and or eat them . It really was a great idea that people love that turned into a bad idea when too many people wanted them and they began to get in the way of equipment [open and closing] So I have put a stop to it but don't want to neglect any still out there 50 + white dogwoods

 

Chris, "Green" or Natural are very subjective ideas. Some people think we aren't green enough because we don't dig the gave by hand These are the same people who plant a trillium on their Natural graves [ I would call that gardening not natural]

 

Jim - I understand your predicament, but after 2, or 3 seasons at the most, they should be established, rooted, and be able to make it on their own. As for the deer, they'll continue to be a constant pest, unless ya want me to come and stick em for ya?

 

yep short term PITA that's why I don't want/need a 5k water wagon

 

How about 2grand?

https://ironbaltic.com/us/products/a...pallet-trailer

 

That will only handle ~1300 lbs.

 

Someone got a smok'n hot deal...

Sold today....

2015 Wylie Mfg EXP500LSG 500 gal T/A Water Tank Trailer

Item Number
11963253
Location
Garden City, Georgia, United States. 31408
Sold on
7/18/24
Winning Bid
US $1,750

 

Yes they did. Maybe it was Mike? Looks like more of them coming up for bid soon.... to be continued...

 

norm I hope the one in /near Savanah isn't beat to $hit . I wonder why the other one holds so [few] pounds

 

Can't say I didn't buy it. Who cares...it's gone.

 

How about a used uhaul car trailer?

 

Are you talking about the trailer Keith posted? Primarily it's because you'll note there exists zero, nada, zilch, no suspension whatsoever - none.

 

600 IBC is 600 litres or close to 150 gallons

 

I've lost 4 since 2020. Seems some trees don't like extended 115º heat.

 

You live is the desert, which is the same as saying you live in a perpetual severe drought!

 

Rain for sale....rain for sale...

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