Building a Dump Trailer / ATV UTV / DIY

In this video, we show you the step-by-step process of building our custom ATV Dump Trailer. Designed for light-duty work around the ranch, this trailer allows us to tackle tasks without the need for a truck or larger trailers, making it a cost-effective and versatile solution for off-road use. We built it to tread lightly, giving us greater access throughout our property while minimizing impact on the land.
Whether you’re hauling feed, firewood, or small loads of debris, this DIY ATV dump trailer gets the job done efficiently and affordably. Watch as we explain the materials we used, the challenges we faced, and how we built a trailer tailored to meet the needs of our ranch work.
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[@88349]

Im not easily impressed but iv got a ton of uses for this highly versitle trailer on my farm well done thanks for the video !

[@heathhaas5163]

That is an absolutely amazing build. Thanks for sharing this experience.

[@BoxTruckVagabond]

The wheel setup alone was worth the time watching this. Love it, trailer, your delivery, everything. Thanks for sharing.

[@phillipkinnard4266]

Never underestimate the abilities/ingenuity of country folk.

[@GYPSY400]

That is one nicely built trailer!! My only suggestion is that you drill drain holes in any square tubing that is welded solid. Water Will get in, you need to let it get out before it frezzes... it will balloon the tubing.

[@tickcreekranch]

You are correct, been there 👍

[@davybondohome8460]

Awesome job you did the walking beam is a great idea Thx for the video

[@tickcreekranch]

You’re welcome👍

[@GRid-yk2ru]

I built a very similar trailer with the same style for lifting. Branches and fire wood it dumps fine on a single pull. But i tend to overload it when hauling dirt or rocks, so i added a snatchblock on the front of the box. Then run the cable through it and hook to the top of the mast (just below the V pulley). It does take longer but will lift a lot more weight (double the strength/ half the speed). Nice clean build 👌

[@schm2918]

That design of trailer would be perfect for my farm. I really like the walking tandems. Very cool, thanks for sharing.

[@tickcreekranch]

@@schm2918 you’re welcome 👍

[@bradical2723]

Man you guys have a million dollar idea here, especially if its sold as a kit that the user assembles.. id buy one in a heart beat!

[@qmasterish]

Im a welder myself, and i have to admit you did a nice job. Treat yourself one day to a nice Miller 255 one day.

[@MrSparks701]

Enjoyed the shorts and glad to see the full video. Thanks for sharing.

[@tickcreekranch]

Thanks for watching!

[@Tanks-Link]

I’m liking this video I don’t even know why it showed up in my feed but I’m glad it did. We got us a little trailer that we use at our place up in the mountains in Zions. but when you don’t have an axle like that the tires we have problems, I’m stealing this idea, I like it.

[@Nicola_Colonna]

good job fantastic job

[@Chris-ut6eq]

I like it! well done!

[@russellgiles1531]

Now that's a trailer 🤯 giving me build ideas 👍

[@cakins08]

Super clean.

[@chrisbrackett9779]

Nice build

[@888timberwolf]

that an awesome piece of equipment. thanks for sharing

[@ЭфешАшниев]

Great job! 👍👍👍

[@ronnieholloway9109]

Great job

[@tickcreekranch]

Thank you.

[@ChileExpatFamily]

I really liked this little trailer and it would work great for us down here in Chile. We will try and build one up down here in the deep SOUTH of Chile. Thanks for the design ideas. Jim

[@tickcreekranch]

Hope it works well for you 👍

[@CountryBoyChaos]

You should make like an instruction book on how to make it. Because if you did I would probably buy it.

[@KYShepherd]

Impressive. Now I need one.

[@AlphaGeneralHD]

I’ve been waiting for this video to come out! Nice job. I need to build one now. It’s the perfect between size 👍🏽

[@tickcreekranch]

I’d love to see how it turns out 👍 Thanks for watching

[@AlphaGeneralHD]

Will do my friend!

[@fxpestoperator5527]

That Trailer is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go Brother!!!!!!!!

[@Northofsomething82]

That’s a pretty sweet unit. Well done ✌️

[@PapaRug.58]

Sweet build watched all the shorts on it and adapted the winch set up for my lil wood trailer 😊😊

[@tickcreekranch]

Thanks for the feedback. All I can say is never trust cable. I’m very aware of the possibility of a mishap with a cable hoist. Be careful and thanks for watching Doug👍

[@PapaRug.58]

@@tickcreekranch oh yes I agree I also incorporated a safety pin when it’s up I can install in the upright post

[@KellyBeckles-kv5fz]

Great content.

[@bryanfreese1352]

Great build

[@dwaynewilson1563]

Great job

[@MountainMannOffGrid]

Great video

[@tickcreekranch]

We appreciate it.

[@Jr.Experience]

This was a great video, learned a lot Thanks

[@tickcreekranch]

@@Jr.Experience thank you

[@laudadrive]

This dude is brilliant

[@tickcreekranch]

My wife would disagree lol

[@Markam248]

interesting design. nice little trailer.

[@kastamD]

Nice concept. Love the build!

[@UDoIt2]

I discovered your videos on insta through reels. This is awesome. - John

[@tickcreekranch]

Thank you John!

[@abena8952]

Clicked and subscribed 👍🏼👍🏼

[@willieow3298]

wow ! awsome build !

[@tickcreekranch]

Thanks Willie

[@TripleCreekFarmsMs]

Thats nice, I am going to have to build something similar for our lil farm. Awesome job, keep up the good work.

[@tickcreekranch]

If you build one I’d love to see the final product! Thank you

[@TripleCreekFarmsMs]

@@tickcreekranch no way it would ever be as nice as yours, I tend to use whatever scrap I have laying around to build most my stuff. I will make a video if and when I build one. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@yLeprechaun]

Very cool! I want one

[@PapaRug.58]

Loved the term “blushed with rust” 😂😂 some call that “patina blush”

[@marctrossbach6560]

Nice build, i am building something similar, with dump capacity, winch and snatch blocks incorporated in the frame , and an elevated three leg hoop for pulling logs on, and designed for hilly terrain. It might be time for a bigger atv

[@oby-1607]

Really liked your walking beam design. I have a need to move cuttings and my Kenworth dump truck is way too big to fit where the cuttings are and this would be ideal. Penetrating oil is the best to keep the cable living.

[@j.m.k.3406]

Nice job man, definitely better than over priced, made in Chyna junk they sell at big box stores.

[@aurick861]

nice trailer, nice video. Q: why not more overhang at the rear? _ as much as possible close to the spring mount shackle. means all that weight would actually help unloading. I made a trailer that has the hinge basically on the axle, so if loaded properly/equally front/back ... I can dump ~300kg dirt/rocks/wood just by hand, i just need to help it off a bit (it does have a latch i need to unlock for it to dump)

[@alanswanson1952]

Impressive work with a flux core welder

[@jerryrigsit5400]

Nice looking trailer. great video. The steel used in shipping containers is designed to rust.

[@tickcreekranch]

Thanks Jerry

[@thomasnay2806]

Couldn't hurt to add some brackets to the bottom front to center the bed while lowering and hold the bed from lateral movement while driving. It will save the hinges.

[@tickcreekranch]

There are a couple of small pieces of angle iron that guide the bed onto the frame.👍

[@johndalessandro6433]

Looks like the dump bed may twist if the load is uneven side to side. Could you build hinged supports on either side of the frame to help with that? I hope I explain this right. Hinge the frame ya built to both sides,then have steel tubing ride on rollers to the frame rails on the bed itself. So they rise and fall as the dump bed does. Not sure if I make sense

[@tickcreekranch]

We just make sure to load it fairly even and it’s been great so far👍 Thanks John

[@itypefaster]

Love it, now I need to learn to weld. What is the D ring on the back for?

[@tickcreekranch]

@@itypefaster a tow point 👍

[@chrisE815]

Never thought of doing a walking beam axle like that but it's simple and effective! Also, if you wanted to travel over the road with the trailer, would be an easy swap back to trailer tires. What do you estimate you have into the build?

[@tickcreekranch]

About 1700 👍

[@pizzamangametime9773]

@@tickcreekranch honestly I thought you would be more into it. steel isn't bad if you are buying it here and there but I just bought a 20' section of 1x1 square tube 1/8" wall and it was 35 bucks. That can add up really quick if you aren't watching it. I have a old trailer someone left on the property years ago that they stuck a solid front axle from some sort of car(at least thats what it looks like) and built a trailer on it and you have given me some ideas.

[@SchulerAg89]

Great build, going to tackle a similar build as a project with my old man. Gonna pick through the video more thoroughly again but just wondering if you might have a materials list for all the steel used.

[@tickcreekranch]

Thanks Chance! Sorry I don’t have a material list. I just build from my head. I can tell you the bed is 4x8 so it utilized a full sheet. You might consider having the steel yard break some sheets to make a monocoque type bed considering this ended up being pretty heavy. If I were to build another I’d upgrade to a 3500# winch. Other than that I’ve been pretty happy with it.

[@SchulerAg89]

​@@tickcreekranchawesome thanks for the quick reply and insight! Definitely have a few ideas to make the bed a bit lighter myself. Materials are easy enough to figure out once a guy gets scribbling out his own plans. What size/wall thickness of tubing did you use for the chassis and bed frame?

[@tickcreekranch]

@@SchulerAg89 1/8 x1.5x1.5 for the bed and 3/16x2x3 for the chassis.

[@SchulerAg89]

@@tickcreekranch you're the man, thanks!

[@okie0910]

Well looks like I got me another project

[@mikkeleblanc]

awesome trailer!! what kind of bits do you use ???

[@tickcreekranch]

@@mikkeleblanc whatever is on sale lol…seriously. I do like Milwaukee bits from the box stores. They do well if you run em slow with oil

[@ElCentenarioMolina]

Great Video. How long is the mast? At fully extended what dump angle did you get?

[@tickcreekranch]

The mast is just over 7’ and achieved a 46 degree dump angle. Been very pleased with it. Thanks Ruben

[@bradical2723]

Maybe i missed iy but how did you make the mast pivot?

[@JeremiahKeller-so9hl]

I sure would like measurements for the trailer

[@ThisOldMan-ya472]

Love the tandem adapter, but wondering why bother with springs?

[@tickcreekranch]

Height and ride. It’s really smooth on our rough terrain 👍

[@3D-Modelling]

кросавчег • beauty-boy!

[@Platinum1812]

Awesome work. If you didn't have the time/tools/skills to do this, do you or anyone have a good recommendation for something commercial that would be roughly equivalent?

[@tickcreekranch]

Look at King Cutter 1.5 ton hydraulic dump. They look like a nice setup

[@Platinum1812]

@@tickcreekranch thank you!

[@erere444]

Where'd you buy to pulley for the top of the mast, and the top of the headache rack? I've been searching, in Canada, for a long time and haven't found anything.

[@chrisgramstorff996]

Wow that’s awesome , I might copy this idea , any idea what it cost

[@tickcreekranch]

Please do! About 1700 all in👍

[@davidbrown312]

Nice build, you posted this about a year ago. How's the trailer working out? Any modifications?? I'm in the process of doing my designs now. Mine will be a little different. I will be pulling my trailer with a dodge dakota, but only off road for firewood- maybe 4w x10Lx2 deep QUESTION, How big is the trailer bed? how big is your atv?

[@tickcreekranch]

@@davidbrown312 so far it’s been flawless. The dimensions are 48x96x12. I pull it with a Honda Rubicon 500 and I’d only change the ammo can placement on the tongue. Should have been on the front of the bed. Other than that it works perfect

[@davidbrown312]

@tickcreekranch that's awsome. Thanks for the reply and the video. 1 more questions, what was your total build cost- ballpark figures

[@garymagliocca2913]

Need more detail on the mast set up can you help me out

[@ralvis20]

Would you mid sharing where you got those axles from?

[@ralvis20]

And I mean the axles for the small 4 lug wheels. I'm trying to do something similar

[@tickcreekranch]

@@ralvis20 I got them from Amazon. Check out Southwest Wheel👍

[@ralvis20]

@@tickcreekranch thank you sir! And that's the spindle & hub assembly for the golf cart wheels?

[@ralvis20]

Is that a 4x4" or 4x5" hub?

[@slavkochepasov8134]

0:59 what model of axle did you use?

[@murrayspeedshop]

How much would it coat to build one like this… ballpark amount? Do you have a parts list? So i can price it out?

[@danfreeman9079]

I need that trailer.

[@KaidenO]

Awesome job, definitely going to make one like it! What size is the bed itself? I'm sure you said in the video and I missed it!

[@tickcreekranch]

4x8👍 thanks

[@chloewise1263]

What are the dimensions of the base where the axel and hitch are attached

[@scottc3165]

Hey, that was really well thought out. Did you find the need to put bump stops on your walking beam to prevent tires rubbing on the trailer?

[@tickcreekranch]

No, so far it’s worked great. It has a surprisingly large area of travel. Not sure Its rubbed yet and if it has, it’s brief and has caused no wear. Thanks Scott

[@johnholley7749]

Maybe look into getting the whole thing powder coated.

[@EdwardAMH]

The pause mid drill to say, "alright this is redneck" was great😂

[@hiroshipicklesimer5499]

did you use 1 in or 1.5 in for the trailer deck

[@hiroshipicklesimer5499]

or what was the sizing of the tubing you used

[@tickcreekranch]

1 1/4”👍

[@ArturoGarzaID]

The tires don’t hit the top of the trailer going on large bumps? Any other vids of this trailer in action?

[@tickcreekranch]

Maybe rubbed one time running over a stump. We have a few short videos of it doing its thing

[@OldIronAcres]

Awesome trailer build! Where did you get the balloon wheels?

[@tickcreekranch]

Amazon

[@benlaviolette4200]

What's the dimensions of the bed? Great design would like to make one for my Kubota RTV. Great video also

[@tickcreekranch]

4’x8’x12” Thank you Ben

[@Brian-mp2mv]

I'd seen Walking Beam trailers before, but I didn't know what they were called... Now with that knowledge, I decided to search images for "Walking Beam Trailer" Dang, I think they went the hard way, compared to your setup!

[@tickcreekranch]

So far this works great. I use a wider piece of 5/8 plate now to eliminate flex in the beam👍

[@Brian-mp2mv]

@@tickcreekranch Hey! Snow skis from a Snowmobile, next! 🤣

[@tickcreekranch]

@@Brian-mp2mv for my northern friends yes 👍

[@thomasubi8100]

What web site did you use to purchase the hinge that keeps the collar on the mast and the cast iron wheel and bearing assembly? Also, is that 1” rock? Looks great.

[@clewis3838]

I'm curious why you didn't use a hydraulic lift like most dump trailers have. Seems like one way or another you needed to add a power source and I'm curious why you went with the winch instead of a traditional lift.

[@33R3X]

This is cheaper and is lighter.

[@Aaron-eb6rz]

Nice... how's the house coming along?

[@tickcreekranch]

Been stalled but l, we’re about to get at it again👍

[@rwjedi]

Another awesome project. I don't know how much you'd have to sell that for if you made them for people, but that would be awesome to have.

[@tickcreekranch]

Thanks so much! I don’t think I could stand building another one in my driveway…lol Maybe after the house I’ll build another shop.

[@rwjedi]

@@tickcreekranch yeah its bad enough building stuff in/out of my garage. Built a chickshaw last year.

[@ml4te5ch4]

Excellent build! Just subbed. You have inspired me to do something with all the junk laying on my property…

[@guypatts494]

Very cool need dimensions of trailer box

[@tickcreekranch]

4’x8’x12”👍

[@guypatts494]

@@tickcreekranch thank you

[@silversaar6958]

What welder you use?

[@tickcreekranch]

A Lincoln 180 220v👍

[@joaquin698]

Tks for sharing… How wide is the bed??

[@tickcreekranch]

@@joaquin698 it’s 48”x 96” inside dimensions 👍

[@DanneBrown]

What size ATV are you using

[@tickcreekranch]

Honda 500

[@drich6816]

Where did you buy those wheels and tires at? thanks

[@tickcreekranch]

Amazon

[@drich6816]

@@tickcreekranch thanks

[@765Guys]

How much money roughly did you have in this?

[@tickcreekranch]

@@765Guys about 1700 total

[@jeffm7669]

I actually lol'd when your kid ran by chasing the dog with what looked to be a nerf gun😂

[@tickcreekranch]

Furry moving targets!

[@first2121]

Do you know roughly the total weight and what tongue weight it has on it? I'm currently in the process of building something similar

[@tickcreekranch]

Estimated 300 to 350 lbs with 75 on the tongue. I’ll get around to actually weighing it one of these days. I built it keeping in mind that it will eventually get towed most of the time with a sxs.

[@Александр-б5л1у]

Идея интересная. Варить поперечными швами раму в месте крепления рессор неправильно. Вес этой конструкции как половина веса квадроцикла, что тоже не очень, можно было и потоньше металл взять. Ось балансира нужно было размещать за серединой прицепа иначе в один прекрасный момент прицеп может поднять квадроцикл. Ну и в Америке краску не продают? Столько работы и все ржавое.

[@gunderthunder01]

Nice load of ash

[@deplorable_2024]

What is the rated capacity of your winch?

[@tickcreekranch]

@@deplorable_2024 2500👍

[@Franisboche]

What size is this trailer?

[@tickcreekranch]

4’x8’x12”👍

[@mickaeldeguil5924]

Ça c est une superbe remorque...c est pas les merdes vendus dans le commerce et qui valent une fortune,alors que les tôles sont aussi épaisses que des feuilles de papier cigarettes

[@Appytail]

Built to be pulled by a TRACTOR more than an ATV ....

[@tickcreekranch]

It’s a perfect match for a sxs or compact tractor for sure

[@terrycameron1897]

Loss the beard and be reasonable , way overboard

[@johnburdell2347]

🤨

[@XG916]

That's so sick

[@ruthwhite4272]

Good video!