Specifications

Why a Deckover Dump?

Standard low-profile dump trailers fit the bed BETWEEN the wheel wells, which limits effective bed width to roughly 70-72 inches and stops you from carrying anything wider. A deckover dump like this BWise 7×16 puts the deck OVER the wheels, giving you a full 84-inch usable width edge to edge. That extra foot of width matters when you’re carrying:

• Standard 48 in. x 40 in. pallets, two side by side with room to strap them down
• Sheet goods (4×8 plywood, OSB, drywall) flat on the deck without overhang
• Wider mowers and skid steers (up to 78 in. wide tracks fit between the side rails)
• Fencing rolls, irrigation pipe, and gutters that hang up on between-fender beds

The trade-off is deck height: 35 inches up means a steeper ramp angle for low-clearance vehicles, but for 99 percent of work loads you’d carry on a deckover dump that’s a non-issue.

Fold-Down Sides Explained

The fold-down side panels on this BWise deckover dump unlock a second use case that most dump trailers can’t do: flatbed mode. Latch the sides down and the trailer becomes a 7-foot wide flatbed for hauling pallets, equipment, or oversized material that wouldn’t fit inside a contained bed. Latch the sides up, drop the rear barn doors, and you’re back to a contained dump for mulch, dirt, gravel, or debris. One trailer covers two truck-rentals worth of jobs.

What Can You Haul With This Trailer?

11,100 lb payload across 84 x 192 inches gives you headroom for:

• 4 yards of crushed stone or 5 yards of mulch (deckover means easier loading from the side, not just rear)
• A loaded skid steer plus a Cat-grade attachment package (Bobcat S70 = 4,400 lb, plenty of margin)
• 4 standard pallets of brick or block (about 2,500 lb per pallet)
• Demolition debris from a kitchen or bathroom tear-out plus the appliances
• An ATV or two side-by-sides without scraping the ramp angle

Free Nationwide Delivery

Most dealers add 600 to 1,800 dollars for delivery on a 16-foot deckover dump. PrimeLoad runs a flat-fee included model: free delivery to all 50 US states, no exceptions, no fuel surcharges. Most East Coast and Midwest deliveries arrive in 5 to 10 business days. The driver hands over the title, keys, bill of lading, and battery charger documentation at the curb. Full shipping policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deck height of a deckover dump trailer?

This BWise 7×16 deckover dump has a 35-inch deck height. That sits the deck above standard ST16 radial tires plus the spring axle pack. For comparison, a low-profile dump in the same length runs 22-24 inches deck height, but with reduced bed width.

Can I tow this with a half-ton pickup?

15,400 lb GVWR loaded plus the truck weight will exceed most half-ton tow ratings (typically 9,000-12,000 lb max trailer weight). For full-payload runs, plan on a three-quarter-ton (F-250 / Ram 2500 / GMC 2500HD) or one-ton tow vehicle. For unloaded or lightly loaded transport between job sites, a half-ton handles the trailer empty (4,300 lb) easily.

Why fold-down sides instead of removable sides?

Fold-down sides stay attached to the trailer (no risk of losing them on a job site) and convert in 2-3 minutes per side. Removable sides give a slightly cleaner flatbed look but require storage and handling. For working contractors who flip between dump and flatbed mode multiple times a week, fold-down is the practical choice.

How long will the hydraulic system last on a BWise deckover?

The 12V hydraulic pump and cylinders BWise uses are industry-standard with widely available parts. With annual fluid changes, kept battery, and lubricated cylinder rod, expect 10-15 years in moderate use, 7-10 years in heavy daily commercial use.