Small Welding Trailer

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New to the forum but thought I would post some pictures of a small welding trailer I put together. Got the ranger a little while back and wanted a trailer to go on it. It is my first engine drive and I am liking it. Still got some stuff to add like torch hoses and a few small things. I am also thinking about swapping axles and going with bigger tires. Let me know what yall think. Attached Images
Reply:Be careful... those snowbear trailers were not known for their quality or durability.  A small one like that is probably around 1000# capacity.  Your welder alone weighs over 600.  You've probably about maxed out the trailer as it is, not to mention adding O/A tanks and whatever else you're planning.  I wouldn't bother upgrading the axle.  The frame won't take much more weight anyway.  At least not safely.You didn't build that.'85 Miller AEAD-200LE
Reply:Thats a nice little rig!Do you happen to know the capacity of the trailer? I am sure you could safely beef it up if need be...Miller Dynasty 300 DXMiller CST280Miller Maxstar 150 STH
Reply:Originally Posted by anickodeBe careful... those snowbear trailers were not known for their quality or durability.  A small one like that is probably around 1000# capacity.  Your welder alone weighs over 600.  You've probably about maxed out the trailer as it is, not to mention adding O/A tanks and whatever else you're planning.  I wouldn't bother upgrading the axle.  The frame won't take much more weight anyway.  At least not safely.
Reply:It is rated at 2000 lbs but I completely agree with yall on the quality of the trailer. But with the trailer being free I could not pass up the offer. It would be very easy to beef up the frame of the trailer and do an axle swap. A little beef up and some bigger wheels will go a long way I believe. I will not be traveling far or traveling a lot with it but the person that I got it from said that he pulled it everywhere with about the same load. I am excited about the mobility of my welding now!
Reply:Yeah, definitely beef it up.  If those are 1 ton springs, and they only have 1/2 ton on them, I'd hate to see what happens when it's "maxed out".I love the small welding trailer concept.  I'm working on one myself.  My goal is to have something road-worthy and portable, but compact, and all-terrain capable.You didn't build that.'85 Miller AEAD-200LE
Reply:is that a "riglet".....?
Reply:Mwn006 is that you on the Miller forum?    Be careful with the small trailer.  Equipment and tools adds up to major weight in a hurry.   I am still gonna borrow a few a your design features on the next set of reels I build.   You've got a good start to a rig.Miller BobcatHarris cutting outfitMiller spectrum 625 plasmaVariety of shopmade tools
Reply:Originally Posted by anickodeBe careful... those snowbear trailers were not known for their quality or durability.  A small one like that is probably around 1000# capacity.  Your welder alone weighs over 600.  You've probably about maxed out the trailer as it is, not to mention adding O/A tanks and whatever else you're planning.  I wouldn't bother upgrading the axle.  The frame won't take much more weight anyway.  At least not safely.