Finding a Welder for Trailer Alterations

If you own a mower trailer and you’re considering having it altered, you should find the best available welder out there. A trailer is not an inexpensive piece of equipment which means you should certainly make sure that you’re hiring someone that has the right equipment and skill to avoid ruining the trailer integrity. Today, we’ll give you some tips on how to find a quality welder for trailer alterations.

First thing that you should do is to browse or join forums or social media groups that is made for the people in the industry. This will put you in touch with the people who may have tried trailer alterations in the past. They are also going to recommend different people that who can get the job done. You can also ask for pictures of their altered trailers for reference of the skill and equipment.

Once you have a decent list of candidates, it is your job to call each one and get a quote. While price should not be the only thing that you consider, it is certainly an important factor. If any of the quotes you are given are incredibly low or extremely high, these are not welders that you want to consider for the job.

Once you have the list of candidates, it is your job to keep in touch with them and get a quote. Prices should not be the only thing you should consider but the experience and materials that they would be using. If the quotes that are given to you are incredibly low or extremely high, these are not the welders you want to consider for trailer alterations.

After you have narrowed things down a bit, you should ask each person about their experience, insurance and references. If you are not satisfied with the responses given from any of them that will be another way to reduce your list of candidates.

By this point, it should be pretty apparent to you who the best person is for the job. This may seem like a long, complicated process, but it needs to be done. You want to make sure that you are entrusting your equipment to someone who is going to do a thorough job that you will be quite satisfied with.

And if you’re from Seaford, Victoria, you might want to consider us your trailer alteration guys. We at Titan Engineering has the experience when it comes to trailer alterations and fabrication. Visit us today!

Lawn Mower Trailers

Working as a landscaper or gardener can be a lot easier if we can move our tools from one place to another. For landscapers or gardeners, it is essential for us to have a lawn mower to get the job done. Thus, lawn mower trailers are the answers to your problems.

When looking at riding lawn mower trailers, you must first understand that there are both carts and trailers, which are two different pieces of equipment. Additionally, there are mower trailers for transport, and then there are the trailers and carts that attach to a riding lawnmower for hauling and other types of yard work. For us, we also recommend that you customise your lawn mower trailer to accommodate all types of gardening and landscaping tools.

As for our experience, we’ve built different types of mower trailers that has specific design or tooling for the owner. We’ve built this one trailer that has carry a motorcycle or ATV because the owner has to tend his farm land. We’ve also built him a trailer to carry animals from one place to another. Other customisations like a metal flatbed is also present on the trailer we’ve built.  

I can’t tell how the trailer helped our customer in taking things around their land doing the job. He would put the weedeater, string, drinks, machete and several other items in the back of the trailer cart to take to the front of the property to do the fence line, for example. It really helps when you stay organized and more efficient, and you don’t have to haul everything by hand.

If you are looking for someone to build your own and personalized mower trailer, don’t hesitate to call us at Titan Engineering today. We build different types of trailers, like box trailers, machinery trailers, etc. Contact us today!

Tips on Getting an Off-Road Trailer

People will always look for adventure and the best way to do that is having outdoor activities like camping, hiking, trekking and biking. Usually, vehicles lacks space when travelling or going off-road. That’s why it is convenient to rent or even buy your own personal off-road box trailer. And if you are planning to buy one, here are some tips you should remember.

Wheel and Axle                            

It is important for a box trailer to have the perfect wheels in order for it to be effective across the off-road terrain. And our recommendation is to have larger wheels. Why? Larger wheels ensures the base of your trailer are raised during the trip and likely to bump into terrain. It also reduces the chances of accidents while off-road.

We also need the trailer to have heavy duty axle when going off-road. Standard axles that are installed on trailers has more potential to break because of the off-road terrain, you wouldn’t like to be fixing your trailer in the middle of nowhere, don’t we?

Springs

When it comes to trailers, shackle springs are also to be checked. These springs helps with the weight distribution of the load when traveling off-road.

Metal Plating

An off-road box trailer is subjected into challenging terrain and can potentially damage your trailer during the process. Galvanised frame protects your trailer from these kinds of damages like scratches from rocks or trees and reduce the potential of rust buildup within your trailer.

Side Height

Off-road terrain guarantees a bumpy ride, thus subjects your load into lots of movements. To prevent the load from falling while travelling, we need to ensure that our sides are high enough to prevent your load from being lost as well as protecting your loads from outside forces.

If you are looking for someone who can help you with your off-road box trailers, call us immediate at Titan Engineering.

Buying Box Trailers

Having a box trailer can be a great help whether for personal or for running your business. They can be used to transport almost anything, from furniture to camping gear without taking too much space inside your vehicle. But before you take the next step in buying your own box trailer, there are things you should consider to ensure the safety and efficiency of the trailer.

Secondhand Box Trailers
Trailers can last for years if they are maintained and looked after and if you are thinking about short term savings, buying a secondhand box trailer would be an option. But like cars, trailers are also susceptible to damage and wear and we need regular maintenance to keep up with performance and longevity.
The advantage of buying a new one however is you can have it customised and the warranty and services provided by the manufacturer.

Important Specifications

There are several specifications to be considered when buying box trailers.  These include ATM, Payload and towing capacity.
ATM or aggregated trailer mass, is the total weight of the trailer and load when not hitched to a vehicle. It indicates the maximum weight the trailer should weigh when in use.  You need to know what it is you are going to be carrying and what it weighs to determine your required ATM.
Payload is calculated by taking the weight of the trailer (tare weight) and subtracting it from the ATM.
Towing capacity is usually found in the manufacturer’s handbook. This will tell you how much your vehicle can tow, and if you need brakes installed and any speed restrictions applicable to your vehicle when towing.

Braking System
Depending on the payload you want to carry and the towing capacity of your vehicle, you may need to have brakes installed in the box trailer.  If you are looking to carry a small payload and your vehicle has high towing capacity, you may be able to invest in a box trailer without brakes installed, potentially with 750 kg of ATM. But if you want to carry a high payload then brakes will be essential.  Discuss this with your manufacturer to ensure that your trailer will meet your needs safely.

Aluminum Trailers or Steel Trailers

When it comes to materials in building trailers, steel and aluminum are the best choices. For years, steel is the primary choice in building trailers. However, steel can rust over a couple of years which resulted trailer manufacturers looking for alternatives and many are using aluminum as their main material. Today, we’re going to compare both materials and what suits your trailer best.

Strength

In terms of strength, what metal is stronger? Steel is one of the toughest material and can sustain a lot of stress when driving long distances or on bumpy roads. Steel trailers believe that aluminum can’t handle these kinds of condition well.

Aluminum is commonly used for foils or cans. However aluminum used in trailers is different, this alloy has about the same yield strength as steel and contains 95 percent aluminum and the other 5 percent consists of copper, chromium, zinc and titanium.

Payload

Technically, steel is stronger when driving the payload on long drives and bumpy roads. But, since the material is heavier than aluminum, payload needs to be kept to a reasonable level in order for the trailer to move.

Aluminum on the other hand can carry heavy loads because of its light weight. It has a higher payload capacity than steel.   

Repair and Maintenance

Steel is considered easier to repair than aluminum, making steel easier and cheaper to fix. Working with steel trailers is generally less expensive. On the other hand, preventing rust on steel trailers is quite difficult.  Some use a protective layer of zinc to reduce the corrosion. Adding a coat of paint can help improve your protection too.  

Aluminum has also its perks though. Aluminum doesn’t rust or corrode like steel. But for maintenance, aluminum trailers need lubrication on hinges and cam latches. For cosmetic purposes, you may also need to give an acid bath every couple of years to clean the exterior.