Ohio Steel 12.5cft Dump Cart

ADK_XJ said:

That's a good looking trailer, too. If I had a NT anywhere near me I'd probably have considered it. Although, it might just be the picture, but that one looks a little low slung compared to the Ohio. What's the clearance on that?

I like that you have the option to go 2 or 4 wheel on it. That's a really nice feature.

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I haven't officially measuredmeasured the clearance, but I would say at a glance maybe 9-10". It doesn't hang up on anything that my 4 wheeler wouldn't get hung up on. I only have the 2 wheeler and it works well. The tires are nice and wide with deep tread. Kids love riding in it too!

Ashful said:

They come configured for a 1-7/8" ball hitch, which would be fine, if our splitters didn't use a 2" ball. I ground the radius on the bottom side of that clevis hitch to fit my 2" ball. I'm thinking I can still rotate it 180 degrees to use with a 1-7/8" ball (my boat trailer is that size, so I have those, too), but haven't actually tried rotating that clevis a full 180.

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I use mine with a 2 inch ball. I converted the splitter and everything else to 2 inch. The ball hitch on my sport type ATV is a home brew. The issue is the hitch bends down a bit making the pin in the two slide in pipes hard to get out. I thought there was only one way to use the hitch with a ball. I'll have to look at it a little closer to see what you are saying about rotating anything. Even with my problem it is a nice hitch that does everything.

I believe they provided a template or drawing for side panels that use those large slots. I use the slots to hook bungee cords to. Then I tie off the milk create I use for the saw, gas and oil. I like the idea of rebar side extentions. I'll have to take a look at that.

I have one of these, the crane doubles up as a dog line.

Holds about half a cord, they now do extensions for it so think I will get those. You can take the tub off for big logs. Not sure I would bother with the crane if doing it again. Do not use it very often.

ADK_XJ said:

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Just picked up my new tow behind wood hauler for the ATV - I've exhausted all the supply I can get to with the Jeep and 5x9 foot trailer on our new property. Now it's into the deep woods for the big scores!

Got this right at TSC for $300 flat. It's shaped structural foam / poly bed with the foot dump latch and a 180 degree swivel mechanism. Only had time to bring in a few loads of ash after work but I'll report back as I kick the tires this Spring:

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Nice deal - we don't seem to have access to the same things up here. I had to scrounge the want ads for weeks to find something to suit, I think a tub type like this would have been over $500. Or at least one with any strength to it at all.

Just wondering about the rack on the back of the ATV - I could see the front end of the ATV getting light with a nice load in both it & the cart. But then again it might not be an issue if you won't be dealing with hills that much. I have most all of my ATV mounted weight on the front rack - gives me pretty good all-round control & traction when on a hill with loaded trailer.

It will tow loaded in high on the flat, but normally I have slopes to contend with and keep it is low.

Only problems I have had is with wet snow and steep slopes losing grip.

I just bought the lawn tractor version of the Ohio steel dump cart, it really helps saving time for me in the yard

I have the same cart now for 4 years, bought it at tractor supply. I love this cart, it is rugged, great ground clearance, and you have the option of using a pin mount system or ball mount system. FYI I did manage to almost break the thing, not by bad design, by my laziness / stupidity. what ever you do when emptying the cart do not back up to flip the material out, backing up will cause the hinge flange to bend on the dump cart, it is not designed to handle that type of stress, luckily I stopped before I did any serious damage, other than that it is a great cart and awesome in the woods to pull out logs and rocks.

I'm sold going at lunch to get one......have a 10%off coupon

I've got one of these as well. The cart has been great. Just added some sides to it. Need to put another 1x4 on it.

The only problem i have had is that i have a basket on the rear rack of my honda rancher (the supplied mounts didn't work, so i added some 1x4's and longer u-bolts to get it mounted) and if i turn to tight the cart will get caught under the basket and break the cart. I JB welded it back together and seems to be holding up so far.

Not a problem with the cart just a problem with my setup. the cart has been awesome, i got it last fall and it's been the best $300 i ever spent. I had mine shipped direct to Home Depot and picked it up on my way home.

ETA; I also discovered that a Stihl Bar Nut wrench is the same size as the nut for the hitch on these carts. So 1/2"? Needed to adjust mine the other night and wouldn't you know the chainsaw wrench i had handy fit it.

I got my Polar 18 cu ft from Lowes. Had some doubts about working it with my Zero- turn , no complaints so far

My earlier point was that when I unloaded rounds by tipping the trailer, I eventually broke the back lip. It still works and it's been a few years.

Dump carts are great for hauling in the woods. Easily maneuverable, you can steer around trees and other obstacles with ease.

This Ohio Steel workhorse has hauled many a cord over its lifetime. I've overloaded it, got it mired down to the axle a time or three. Just can't seem to break it.

Personally I don't care for the plastic ones. They're good carts, just seems like a lot of money for plastic. Figure if I gotta pay that much, make it steel.

Ive gone through a few dump carts over the years, the metal ones just didn't last more than 3 years for me, I bought the plastic dump and haven't had any issues other than 1 mistake on my part. The metal dumper carts over time started to warp, the side walls would bow out and the rear removal plate would get so bent up, the plastic is like a big bowl and is flexible so it wont crack.

Put the cart to work on the weekend......no complaints but need to add sides to get more in the cart

johnpma said:

Put the cart to work on the weekend......no complaints but need to add sides to get more in the cart

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Just plane down a few 1x3's, and then cut them to 20" lengths. Works for me:

Ashful said:

I've been using the same Ohio cart for 4 years. Holds up very well, even to my extreme abuse.

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Nice

ADK_XJ said:

It was rainy and I was off from work so I cut up some 1x3s and assembled these handy dandy fence/rails for the back and sides of the cart:

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Nice job!

Fred Wright said:

Dump carts are great for hauling in the woods. Easily maneuverable, you can steer around trees and other obstacles with ease.

This Ohio Steel workhorse has hauled many a cord over its lifetime. I've overloaded it, got it mired down to the axle a time or three. Just can't seem to break it.

Personally I don't care for the plastic ones. They're good carts, just seems like a lot of money for plastic. Figure if I gotta pay that much, make it steel.

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This looks good too

This is mine, not as great but does ok, I might add sides one day after seeing your great work, thanks for the ideas.....

TSC has a steel 17 cu. ft 1250 lb dump trailer for 199.00. The 10 cu ft is only 99.00
Gonna pick one up and park it by my porch full of wood with a tarp over it this year