Welding trailer build

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Here is a welding trailer project from my garage at home.  I made it so I could bring my Miller Bobcat 225 home.All of the welding was done with a Millermatic 180 (.030 wire 80/20 Argon Co2) with the exception of some of the structural parts that would be subject to highway stresses such as where the tongue and front A frame attach to the bed, etc.  For those welds I used my son's arc welder and used 3/32 7018 Rod @85 amps DC.  Millermatic 180Miller Bobcat 225Hypertherm Powermax 45Thunderbolt 225/150Member USW Local 6787
Reply:Looks sharp,Nice job.Just a couple welders, big hammers, grinders, and torches.Work will free you.Men in dirty jeans built this country, while men in clean suits have destroyed it. Trump/Carson 2016-2024
Reply:Trailer looks great but what's the big blue thing for? I'll come get it and take it off your hands for ya .
Reply:Originally Posted by metalman21Trailer looks great but what's the big blue thing for? I'll come get it and take it off your hands for ya .
Reply:Great job. Please tell us where to find axles, wheels and tires for this type project.  also basic size of trailer platform.
Reply:Originally Posted by GlidertowGreat job. Please tell us where to find axles, wheels and tires for this type project.  also basic size of trailer platform.
Reply:Looks GREAT!  The only question I have is the lighting, is it over 80 inches wide?  Here’s the link to the rules http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/stan.../Trlrpstr.htmlEverlast PowerPro 256, Everlast W300 Cooler, Everlast Cart 250Millermatic 211, Spoolgun 100, Miller HD CartJackson W60 Truesight Digital Auto Darkening, Victor 315 Torch sitting on a Harper 830-86 cart
Reply:Originally Posted by Grandslam99Looks GREAT!  The only question I have is the lighting, is it over 80 inches wide?  Here’s the link to the rules http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/stan.../Trlrpstr.html
Reply:Why didn't you build the whole thing using the Bob Cat, instead of the other welders?
Reply:Originally Posted by jrm40068 Inches wide fender to fender O.D.   Am I missing something?  Please tell me.
Reply:Originally Posted by BistineauWhy didn't you build the whole thing using the Bob Cat, instead of the other welders?
Reply:Originally Posted by GravelHe's referring to the 3 clearance lights in the middle of the back. They are only required on trailers 80 inches or wider.
Reply:Originally Posted by jrm400Built trailer...then bought the Bobcat
Reply:Originally Posted by BistineauThat's backwards. I would have bought the BC, then built the trailer. Put it in the truck to bring it home. But then that's the way mine got done, too sorta. I built my trailer first to carry my torch equipment, with an eye to adding the BC later when the opportunity presented itself. But the Cat made the trip home in the back of the truck, tied down. Then it was hoisted out an put on the trailer.
Reply:jrm400,I see your son's little Hobart Stickmate in the background. That's a sweet little welder for the money, huh?That's decent looking and well designed trailer.
Reply:Originally Posted by jrm400Looks good Bistineau...besides backwards is pretty common for me..lol I'm even left handed
Reply:Originally Posted by wornoutoldwelderjrm400,I see your son's little Hobart Stickmate in the background. That's a sweet little welder for the money, huh?That's decent looking and well designed trailer.
Reply:Your fine as far as lights. More lights is fine as long as you meet the minimum requirement.Yeah, I know, but it'll be ok!Lincoln Square wave 255Miller Vintage mig30a spoolgunThermal Dynamics Pacmaster 100xl plasmaSmith mc torchEllis 1600 band saw
Reply:Originally Posted by jrm400Ohhhh OK ...   I just thought they might look good..lol  Didn't cost much and my wife says the lights are "pretty"   Hope it isn't a violation to have em when not needed.   I really don't know.... is it?
Reply:Excellent breakdown on trailer lighting requirements http://expediter.com/pdf%20folder/J%20folder/J28-30.pdfAnother one (Canada incorporates US regulations) http://www.nhtsa.gov/cars/rules/stan.../Trlrpstr.htmlAnd..........another one  http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/regulations...section/393.11"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Nice looking trailer. The bobcat looks nice also.enjoy using it.
Reply:Originally Posted by BistineauThat's backwards. I would have bought the BC, then built the trailer. Put it in the truck to bring it home. But then that's the way mine got done, too sorta. I built my trailer first to carry my torch equipment, with an eye to adding the BC later when the opportunity presented itself. But the Cat made the trip home in the back of the truck, tied down. Then it was hoisted out an put on the trailer.
Reply:Here are a few more.Millermatic 180Miller Bobcat 225Hypertherm Powermax 45Thunderbolt 225/150Member USW Local 6787
Reply:Originally Posted by trunkzcould i see a couple more pics of this trailer, setting up one thats similarthanks!
Reply:To the original poster.You got your axle leaf spring and hanger/shackle geometry perfect....as loaded on pics, it might prove tongue heavy, but not to the point it will become dangerous tugged by even a compact truck.The point of my whole comment here is that there is another guy moding a trailer right now and posting questions here that needs to see your picsNice looking trailer; well done.*************************************Mike AccardiHenderson, [email protected] 250XLincoln Weldpack HDMiller Syncrowave 180 SD*************************************
Reply:Excellent job.  The lights are fine, as long as they work.