Weld-Free Aluminum Dump Trailers Last Longer

Weld-Free Aluminum Dump Trailers Last Longer CROP STORAGE Grain Storage Steel and aluminum dump trailers often experience material weakening accompanied by cracking issues over time when box walls corners and floors are secured by welding To overcome these problems in 2016 Hicks Trailers began building weldless trailers securing all metal components with replaceable fasteners “It’s a modular concept so assembly is very clean ” says Jeff Hicks V P of Sales and Service “We don’t weld on the body or damage the material This keeps it at full strength and avoids frustrating cracking issues ” He explains Hicks aluminum trailers can be repaired back to a like-new condition simply by removing and replacing components “With bolt-on and bolt-off it’s less expensive and quicker to do ” Hicks says “With a little practice you can take everything apart and put it back together while maintaining the trailer’s integrity ” The trailers feature a trunnion-mounted inverted cylinder on the front of the trailer to avoid a doghouse as it’s one of the higher-risk areas for sticking material Also with the inverted cylinder it isn’t necessary to cut into the headboard maintaining structural soundness Hicks uses the bolt-on system for a wide variety of trailers which are typically used in the construction industry for sand gravel and dirt Many also find their way to farms for hauling silage mulch and even grain The weldless trailers are manufactured in Louisiana and are on the market across the U S through a network of dealers Hicks encourages interested customers to contact them directly through the website for availability and pricing details Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Hicks Manufacturing LLC 1365 Allen Drive Minden La 71055 ph 877-533-0433; sales@hickstrailers com; www hickstrailers com

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