Patent ID: 8220874
Filing Date: 2012-07-17
Classification: B60P

Abstract:
1. A side dump trailer, comprising: an elongated wheel frame having a longitudinal axis; a tub having an open top and first and second ends, the tub being pivotally mounted to the frame for pivotal movement from an upstanding position wherein the top is upwardly presented and the tub is centrally located with respect to the longitudinal axis of the frame to a side dump position wherein the top is tilted and the tub is offset with respect to the longitudinal axis of the frame for dumping; and a first hydraulic assembly having a barrel pivotally connected to a lower portion of the tub at a barrel pivot point, and having a rod with a first end at least partially within the barrel and a second end pivotally connected to the frame at a rod pivot point; the barrel and the rod being extensible with respect to one another between a retracted position wherein the tub is in the upstanding position and an extended position wherein the tub is in the side dump position.