I had a post recently asking some info about rebuilding a trailer. After getting a lot of good feedback, I did some more searching and finally came to the conclusion that I will eventually have 2 trailers. One for the ATV, and one for the truck. I had a few people recommend that I use square tubing instead of channel. I took a good look at 2" tubing, and found that even the heavy wall tubing was weaker than the thinnest 3" structural C Channel. So, I thought it might be helpful to others to post some of the information that I looked up. This information is in regards to weight/ft, strength (Mass moment of Inertia), and a rough price reference. So here goes.
Description Wt/ft MMI Price per 20'
2x2x3/16 angle 2.4 0.27 $45
2x2x1/4 angle 3.2 0.35 $50
2x2x3/16 tubing 4.6 0.749 $100
2x2x1/4 tubing 5.9 0.9011 $120
2x3x3/16 angle 4.1 1.09 $55
3" #4.1 Channel 4.1 1.66 $70
4" #5.4 Channel 5.4 3.85 $95
4" #7.25 Channel 7.25 4.59 $130
4" #7.7 I beam 7.7 6.08 ???
5" #6.7 Channel 6.7 7.49 $120
The prices were roughly what I found at some on-line sites and they are comparable to what I can get the steel for at some of the local welding shops.
Based on this, I decided to modify my existing trailer using 3" channel so that it can haul my ATV and I can pull it through the woods behind the ATV. For a trailer to haul a cord of wood behind the truck, I'll probably get some pricing on some 4" I Beam, and then use 3" channel for the cross members.
Hope this helps someone.
Mark
Description Wt/ft MMI Price per 20'
2x2x3/16 angle 2.4 0.27 $45
2x2x1/4 angle 3.2 0.35 $50
2x2x3/16 tubing 4.6 0.749 $100
2x2x1/4 tubing 5.9 0.9011 $120
2x3x3/16 angle 4.1 1.09 $55
3" #4.1 Channel 4.1 1.66 $70
4" #5.4 Channel 5.4 3.85 $95
4" #7.25 Channel 7.25 4.59 $130
4" #7.7 I beam 7.7 6.08 ???
5" #6.7 Channel 6.7 7.49 $120
The prices were roughly what I found at some on-line sites and they are comparable to what I can get the steel for at some of the local welding shops.
Based on this, I decided to modify my existing trailer using 3" channel so that it can haul my ATV and I can pull it through the woods behind the ATV. For a trailer to haul a cord of wood behind the truck, I'll probably get some pricing on some 4" I Beam, and then use 3" channel for the cross members.
Hope this helps someone.
Mark