Ironbull 40' Air ride, lift axle, hydraulic dovetail

[@randyolan1273]

You can use the compressor to put air into the tires. Fantastic trailer. Just love the dual wheel setup. Trailer is built to haul serious loads.

[@kevinjgillespie]

Thanks for this detailed video ChassisBlack73. That is about the nicest and well equipped hot shot trailer I've seen, you really added some critically important options to hot shot effectively. There's a lot of crap out there and this very well-done video exemplifies just how high-quality Iron Bull (norstar) is. They should give you a commission CB73! Good choice on adding the Gen-Y coupler too, easier on you and the truck. Keep the good material coming ChassisBlack, much appreciated!

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Thank you

[@dankruger2890]

thats a very professional setup. I like seeing the hotshot world looking good.

[@kenjones6995]

Bro that’s a Cadillac trailer.... dope!!!

[@arkansaspatriot7834]

Nice trailer. I have a LoadTrail 40 ft. I have had a lot of trouble with the condensation freezing up north. I got a air dryer filter from tractor supply and place it right in front of the compressor in the air line before it exits the toolbox and I have no problems going-0 degree weather. Also my hydraulic dove tail I have to push a leaver to make it unlock to go down. Thanks I like it.

[@the.porter.productions]

Sweet looking trailer...nice that it has air assist axles & ramp, compressor and wench. Yes, I would like to see the wiring on it. Those are some heavy tandems. Thanks!🤩

[@mikemiller9119]

Do an update in 5 years on how the trailer is holding up and how warranty was handled by the manufacture.

[@jayhomovich377]

I’m in the market, and this is the best I’ve seen. Thanks for sharing

[@antmoundlogistics]

That’s a sweet Trailer. I love the attention to detail that they put into your trailer.

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Thank you. Yes they did well. I'll be having an update video soon to go over the good and bad after 10k miles

[@georgetoma7139]

@@THUNDERstroke73 try this, raise the front of the trailer befor lowering the ramp, that will lesson the high center point.

[@raymondjackson2227]

Very impressive gooseneck trailer, you should be proud of that fine trailer,powder coat paint looks great

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Thank you

[@travis4798]

Very fancy trailer you got there! I want to build a flatbed from scratch, I now have some idea's of what I want to do. Nothing too fancy it's a stripped down camper frame right now. The axles aren't much but the frame itself is made of massive I-beams which should hold a lot of weight.

[@THUNDERstroke73]

That's awesome

[@ModernSurvivalists]

Very nice trailer! May have to borrow a few of those niceties / ideas like the chain hooks and add them to my own gooseneck.

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Hell ya man

[@jeremyschon5113]

Awesome looking trailer! Hope it works flawless for you

[@THUNDERstroke73]

So far 2300 miles and doing well!! Thanks!!

[@chrisv.6951]

@@THUNDERstroke73 if u dont mind me asking how u get passed dot inspection with your front side windowd tinted like that? I want mine tinted like that... can u share some insight on that?

[@chrisv.6951]

@@THUNDERstroke73 how much u avg a week bring home ?

[@LatinDanceVideos]

Thanks for showing. I will never own a rig like this, but it's nice understanding what's out there better.

[@RJ-lk5pj]

Great piece of equipment. That dovetail; never seen one however it gives you an advantage to load different items and also was thinking the same thing in regards to load angle- adding some additional ramps to compensate for the pitch angle would be nice if they were able to lock into that ramp via some locking pins to prevent them from dancing when loading and unloading with just one person.

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Ya I built some additional ramps for cars and what not that elevate the tail 14 inches higher and drastically decreases the angle

[@douglasburgert6269]

This reminds me of a diamond c trailer with some of the ways it’s built.

[@johnm7899]

It’s been 5 years. Still have it ? Still love it?

[@arkansaspatriot7834]

Also check ur anchor screws for the hardware in the toolbox they will rattle loose and tear up some stuff. After 1.5 years if u run in the salt u need to change the caliper orings and anti rattle springs if u don’t they will just loose and fall on ur rotor if u have disc brakes. If not ur good. Thanks again

[@donaldswink6259]

So you need a CDL for your truck and trailer, also they should have lift axles on both wheels this way you can have even tire wear.

[@FindingLivingston]

Now that's Funny...lift both axials you would have Full Air Ride and Fuel economy would be Great.👍

[@jamesstafford9067]

Can you please show where solar panels are for charging, will batteries also charge while in transit off of truck? Also can you please tell us about the air compressor and storage tank for air ride? Also, let's say that you are are going to load a car....you get front wheels on the main deck, can you lift rest of car with the hydraulic dove tail? How much weight can you put on the dove tail when it is up in lock position? Nice truck and trailer. Thanks for the video, keep the videos coming. God Bless you and your family

[@HotShotHaven]

Nice trailer bro. The only thing I would change is only having the rubber floor in the middle of the deck only to allow pallets to slide when loading but still have the resistance to secure it from sliding in transit. This trailer looks like you’ll get plenty of work out of it💯

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Thank you

[@birdgunter4891]

I haven’t seen the option to only do the rubber in the middle. Is that an option?

[@HotShotHaven]

Bird Gunter yep they do it how ever you ask 👍🏽

[@highdesertrnrfleamarket1136]

thx for this walkaround!

[@brushrescue1701]

Chicken is the pet that poops breakfast. Awesome trailer by the way

[@joedoakes8307]

Are you still pulling THIS trailer , and would you do a 2 year review on IT and your truck ?

[@THUNDERstroke73]

I am not. I'll tell you Ironbull is good but don't get air ride. Get torsion suspension instead. And don't waste time with a hydraulic tail. For the truck I highly recommend the Ford 6.7. But don't get anything more then an XLT. Save the money. That's my best advice for ya.

[@joedoakes8307]

@@THUNDERstroke73 Thank you ! Appreciate your reply !

[@bentickner1]

I think the RAM 3500 has proven to be the best choice for towing. I like the max tow variant in a bighorn or better. The exhaust brake is lightyears ahead of them all. As for trailers I would recommend a PJ or Diamond C over the iron bull. Until you use all 3 its tough to SEE the differences.

[@romaineearnest229]

Great trailer. To make money you got to have the best.

[@francisjaniewski5990]

Looks like a very well built trailer. How much retail???

[@gingidredge8835]

That trailer is absolutely perfect, love the lifting axel!!!! How much was that set up?

[@THUNDERstroke73]

25k

[@ericbuchta9765]

That trailer is bad ass brother. 👍👍

[@MegaBigbizz]

Nice video and trailer what's the cost on one like that

[@Theblindfarmer]

Nice setup I think I would want the lift axel to be the rear axel make it a shorter turn radius

[@stillwellinc]

Would it interest you to be able to add hydraulic gooseneck jacks that run off of the hydraulic dovetail's power unit?

[@mqbitsko25]

I assume to help the load angle you can air down the suspension first.

[@BRIANVANDUYN]

Nice trailer im looking at getting a gooseneck trailer for my excavator !

[@shaunholden7633]

Hey on the metal on deck put grip tape it comes in 3inch wide an uptown 6inch so its not slippery

[@robertesposito9871]

If you dump your suspension you can get the load angle even lower

[@tacomajoe7676]

That is a beautiful trailer!

[@damiancollins2038]

Please can some one use this to haul excavator ....mid size excavator ... And how ton is this ?

[@babatundesho4735]

I really like your whole setup, both the truck and the trailer. Please, how much did the setup cost you as it is?

[@backwoodsriders1879]

nice! I'd love to get into hauling someday! Love your shop too

[@hawssie1]

I aint no Trail King but for a home made trailer and 12v electric hydraulics not bad

[@rickchase8809]

Does it have electric over hydraulic brakes? If so, I think they must be drum rather than disk. I think 12000 lb. is as large as you can go with disk. Thanks. Nice trailer!

[@shanefinch7598]

That'll be the one. Nice Trailer. Good Video.

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Thanks man

[@ryanthomas9869]

Didn't notice a suspension dump valve. You always want to dump the bags before unloading. It will prolong the life of your bags. You don't want them fully extending everytime you unload. Also take that jack out of the box or secure it. Wouldnt want it sliding into your valves or compressor.

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Agreed

[@jimmyjames7809]

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! I COULDN'T SPOT THE SOLAR PANELS THAT CHARGE THE BATTERIES OR ARE THEY NOT MOUNTED ON THE TRAILER? 👍👍👍

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Mounted after the video on the neck

[@jimmyjames7809]

@@THUNDERstroke73 NICE! 👍👍👍

[@orlandowilliams5309]

Great video homie I was wondering if you could hauled cars on your trailer

[@THUNDERstroke73]

I could if there was a loading dock. Definitely can't drive a car up the ramp naturally. Too steep

[@mgp-bct7723]

Ok in SC what brand trailer, what type Teailer? What length trailer? What options, opinions & tips would you recommend ? I have CDL :) 58 years Young, Every weekend home 🏠 Or every other day that Will be helpful what’s your experience :) thanks 🙏

[@Peter-V_00]

I can't believe how many people "watched" the video then wrote a bunch of dumb questions that "if" they had seen the video they would know the answers to them, either that or people are just clueless and have no idea what they just saw.

[@charleswronge4743]

That trailer super nice. Only if u had a Dodge pulling it. Lol

[@rjl110919581]

THAT GREAT TRAILER THANK YOU DETAIL VIDEO FROM AUSTRALIA

[@THUNDERstroke73]

You're welcome mate

[@BigDThatsMe]

I knew I saw an orange Jeepster Commando! I had a 69 Jeepster Commando, that damn thing was unstoppable! Oh, nice trailer too.

[@andychintaman5273]

Really Really nice 👌, great job

[@justinstewart9840]

I made a previous comment, but you mentioned the lift axle, and kind of what I was wondering, why don't they let you choose front or rear lift axle. Tight driveways and turnarounds would be easier if the rear axle was lifted, shorter wheelbase, just watch for tail swing. The other thing I was wondering , does the Gen Y hitch fight with the air ride trailer, or counteract?

[@slickric41]

Does air compressor have outlet for air hose hookup for air ratchet and air jack.

[@darrylharris3154]

Good question

[@lorenzoharrisjr.3764]

Very Nice Trailer is this a CDL or non CDL and possible weight and price . Respectfully L.H.

[@THUNDERstroke73]

CDL yes. $25000

[@rustyshackleford2242]

Awesome trailer!

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Thank you

[@joesilvasr9733]

VERY nice trailer👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@robertesposito9871]

How much does it weigh ? Sweet trailer

[@Diddley-js6lf]

I bought a 32 Feet trailer like you a PJ and was was taking to the thumb area of Michigan and was pulled over and given a Ticket for not having the correct CDL license rating. I have a regular Chauffeurs license but apparently i have to have CDL-A license a Misdemeanor ticket, one time with nothing on it because the GVRW is 25000 lbs. so i am trading it off for a tag trailer so the dump trucks can haul the small equipment, its sad when they give a ticket for weight thats not on there but might be on there so to that they can shove it all they did was cost michigan money in tax revenues because we are done with it.

[@michaelbeasley9457]

I wondered what the list price on that identical trailer is

[@davidewasko9416]

very nice trailer. what is the purpose of the torque tube. i never seen that before

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Prevent trailer twist. Especially when turning

[@robertesposito9871]

Nice trailer, how much $ ?

[@waltere.mellin3537]

That's one sweet trailer!

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Thanks man

[@mikemiller9119]

Now that’s it’s been a year, how that rubber on the deck doing?

[@scottsymons6152]

Figured with that size trailer you'd be using an F450? Great looking setup.

[@jasonwilliams3223]

Numbers wise a man is crazy to buy a 450.. both trucks have the same gvwr and similar gcwr and the insurance and tag fees are much higher on a 450

[@mattanderson5821]

Except you get way better brakes with the 450

[@eri_gq1741]

Hello, how much did your trailer cost you? Would you suggest it for non CDL hauling considering the Limit combination weights?

[@cameronellsworth5713]

Beautiful trailer man, good for you! What’s the unloaded weight on it?

[@THUNDERstroke73]

12k

[@Corsocon]

Did u buy those strap hookups or does it come with the trailer

[@scottweber7777]

Is that outside tire flat

[@wildeyedcountryboy]

Wondering the same...but the rear axle looks the same. I wonder if it’s an odd combination of the rim and tire that makes the rib edge stick out

[@502MS]

Sweet trailer!

[@felixm.1383]

Hello God bless you. Where can I buy 40’ for hotshot.?

[@jeffoutlaw3457]

Cool where did you get it at

[@SteveP-vm1uc]

Really nice trailer.. I'd like to see how the air bag system works. I figure the aft axle has 2 bags, but the forward axle must have 4. 2 for ride and two for lift, right???

[@THUNDERstroke73]

That's correct

[@peteholloway7988]

Can you dump all the air to make the deck lower?

[@THUNDERstroke73]

@@peteholloway7988 yes

[@cmlilfry]

If you don’t mind me asking but where in Texas did you special order your Ironbull trailer? Thanks

[@THUNDERstroke73]

I ordered it from MW Equipment in Sterling, Colorado

[@cmlilfry]

@@THUNDERstroke73 thank you that’s a very nice trailer worth every penny

[@RJ-sr5dv]

Two questions, (thanks in advance for your reply) 1, What does your trailer weigh with required equipment (chains etc.) 2, How frequently do you have to pass on a load due to it being too heavy ?

[@THUNDERstroke73]

12000lbs I never pass on anything that's less then 19000lbs

[@RJ-sr5dv]

ChassisBlack73 thanks!!!

[@birdgunter4891]

Does Iron Bull have a website where you can check out all their options or is this something you have to do at a dealership? I didn’t see a website, apologize if I just missed it.

[@Peter-V_00]

Try this thing called "Google", it works. www.norstarcompany.com/

[@patpalermo1139]

Would you mind sharing how much such trailer would cost? And how long did you have to wait?

[@kevinjgillespie]

He said $25k and 3 months

[@robertesposito9871]

Nice big tool box

[@zanedavis4236]

Good video... So what can you put on the deck? 30k? Maybe if you had a different truck?

[@THUNDERstroke73]

19k is max

[@Zraupp10]

Did you even look at diamond c trailers ??? 12' hydraulic ramp .... Bigger box

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Overpriced

[@benjaminestep8874]

How long is the bed and dovetail itself? Assume 40' length includes the gooseneck? Thx

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Deck total is 40 feet over all. Dove is 9

[@kevinwhitted2147]

Wanna buy the 5th wheel built for that truck I have a new one with harnesses

[@aaronsbarker]

if you could dump the air suspension, you could get that angle lower... and with that hydraulic pump, you should have hydraulic jacks....

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Nah I don't like hydraulic Jack's. I've had trouble with them before and don't like the cost

[@Redline14]

You said that you wouldn’t have air ride again. Is there any certain reason why? Thanks.

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Extra cost mostly. If your compressor fails or a bag fails, you're dead in the water. Hutch suspension is what I would recommend

[@bobbakian7369]

Sweet trailer! Any problems with it? How many miles now?

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Been a great trailer. I'm not even sure the miles on the trailer. Atleast 30k

[@dodgecumminsbeast]

Might want to put some gasket around that tool box lid.

[@wildeyedcountryboy]

And a light. If you need a light in the shop for filming, you definitely need one on a rainy night trying to load up.

[@markjones2960]

How much does it weigh

[@TrailTrackers]

I wonder if you can raise and lower that lift axle from inside the truck.

[@THUNDERstroke73]

If you wired an electronic valve. Always a way

[@kevinjgillespie]

@@THUNDERstroke73 I wonder how hard that would be to tie it to one of your Aux switches, that would be a nice option to have.

[@TrailTrackers]

@Brandon Leech : Well... I've driven dump trucks with drop axles and each axle has its own switch that I can flip from the driver's seat. I'm not sure how this would be any different.

[@NEATPATCH]

What was the price of your unit?

[@secondopinion53]

Nice!! Hopefully I can afford one!

[@ABTransport87]

Sweet trailer man I wish I had it when I had my hotshot company I ran a 22GN Bigtex and it was a great trailer but the only problem I had with it was the damn dovetail dragging almost every where I went.

[@THUNDERstroke73]

That would drive me crazy

[@martylwylie]

Just curious what does a trailer like this run $?

[@THUNDERstroke73]

25k in 2019

[@kk-ru4id]

whats the weight of the trailer

[@compamigue4822]

This a $48k trailer now days! Isn't crazy?😂

[@Djtruckin]

Have you ever been concerned about the 65ft rule?

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Never. Don't be a docuhe bag and most officers leave you alone. Also helps to keep your equipment clean and organized

[@Djtruckin]

@@THUNDERstroke73 hey bud, I’m out here on the road with you. I’m just asking a question. I have a CDL and it could hurt my score and insurance. I was not being rude and we might cross paths at a truck stop. People are having issues with the over 65 law.

[@THUNDERstroke73]

My apologies if I came across attacking you, definitely not my intention. My response should probably have an LOL typed in it somewhere to show my humor. The truth is I break a lot of rules. Many folks ask me if I worry or how I get away with it. My answer is don't draw attention to yourself. Look like a pro and act like a pro. That's the best advice I can give to get through scales. Same goes for my tinted windows and rolling in a deleted 6.7. Once again, my apologies. Safe travels driver.

[@Djtruckin]

@@THUNDERstroke73 no worries bud, thanks for being standup...I agree with all you are saying. I’ve done some questionable things in my day. I’m just really trying to protect my CDL. Sort of all I have left. I guess if I don’t want to remove my bed from my brand new truck I need to go with 38ft trailer on pay up for 40 ft allum line with 8 ft neck.. I’ve been trying to see what other people are doing. Thank for your input. Have a great Christmas...

[@shortstack074]

One question if you don't mind Which kind of brakes do you have on your axles?

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Electric drums

[@FindingLivingston]

Electric Over Hydraulic Disc would be the best way to go. Lighter Weight and less breakdowns

[@dennishayes65]

Is that a chicken I hear or some other kind of bird ? Are you raising egg layers ?

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Oh ya I have chickens and ducks

[@tomdonelson385]

Looks like this company copied the trailers Fred Mann used to build in Waterville, KA. He was the first person to patent a self lockable hydraulic tail used on a trailer other then a semi trailer. It operated the same way as this fellow demonstrated operating this trailer. To lower the tail, a Mann trailer tail would rise slightly, un lock, then lower. The same with raising. It would raise higher then level, lock, then comeback down. I know this because I had one of his trailers & was a dealer for him. The trailer I had also had twin hydraulic jacks in front. Also, if you twisted a pin on both sides, you could raise the trailer while the neck was in a bent position. The dolly jacks could either be up or down for this procedure.

[@chuckccfd9]

How’s it working out for you so far I like their trailers

[@THUNDERstroke73]

So far it's good. The air ride is nice but I'd probably go with hutch suspension next time.

[@TheHarrelfarm]

pretty nice rig

[@Lilev122703]

How is the trailer holding up after the 2 year review?

[@THUNDERstroke73]

Trailer got totalled October 2019 actually.

[@Lilev122703]

@@THUNDERstroke73 Sorry to hear that. Glad you’re able to respond today after the accident. I currently do hotshot but don’t have air ride on my trailer but I’m planning on upgrading to an air ride trailer with the hydraulic dovetail in a few months. I’ve been looking at diamondc & PJ’s but leaning more towards the diamondc. The price is jus so darn high. $55,000 ‼️ I seen you mentioned what you paid for your trailer but I’m sure the price has went up since then.

[@THUNDERstroke73]

@@Lilev122703 honestly man don't waste money on air ride. Torsion suspension is where it's at. Diamond C is awesome, but also overpriced