STOUGHTON HOPPERS

Jan 16, 2011 at 05:25 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. Does anyone have or know anything about Stoughton Hoppers? I am look'n into getting one but haven't heard much about them. It would be used for grain, fertilizer, and road salt. Any input would be a great help. Thanks

Replied on Sun, Jan 16, 2011 at 06:22 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. The shop forman at our local trailer shop is not impressed with them. He told me not to buy one. Several different salesmen have told me that Wilson and Timpte are the best hopper trailers on the market for both durablity and resale value. Not all the salesmen sold Wilson or Timpte either.

Replied on Sun, Jan 16, 2011 at 09:43 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. I would stay away from the Stoughton. I had 2 friends that bought new ones last year before harvest, and they both had problems. Like the sides not being straight and rivets coming out. Even the factory rep said that they were having problems with them.

Replied on Mon, Jan 17, 2011 at 03:27 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. Thanks for all your help. I have heard lately that alot of people are having trouble with Wilson's. That's why I'm look'n for something else.

Replied on Tue, Jan 18, 2011 at 10:12 AM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. I pulled a brand new one for a year. All you have to do is look at one that's loaded and you will see the sides bowed out. Six months old went in for rivets and front trap rails falling out. Oh ya, the sides flex so much the front cap came apart too. I've got a one year old Timpte and have had zero problems with it.

Replied on Fri, Jan 21, 2011 at 01:34 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. Cornhusker of Timpte only way to go

Replied on Thu, Feb 03, 2011 at 08:10 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. I HAVE A 12 YEAR OLD WILSON LOVE IT GREAT TRAILER. I HAVE OWNED A TIMPTE AND A STAKE SIDE HUSKER LIKED THEM TOO, PULLED A MERRIT FOR SOMEONE ELSE ALSO A GOOD TRAILER. COMES DOWN TO WHAT YOU LIKE TO SEE BEHIND YHOUR TRUCK AND THE AMOUNT OF MONEY YOU WISH TO SPEND

Replied on Fri, Feb 04, 2011 at 06:59 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. The ampount of money is the big thing. A Stoughton is $7-8000 cheaper the a Timpte or Wilson.

Replied on Fri, Feb 04, 2011 at 08:54 PM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. There is a reason why they are cheaper. You get what you pay for.

Replied on Sat, Feb 05, 2011 at 02:10 AM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. I have a 2005 Timpte 45 foot High Side hopper and I love it. I have pulled other Timpte, Jet, Wilson, Cornhusker, and Stoughtons and I find the Timpte is by far the best. Several times I have had over 100,000 lbs gross with it and have had zero problems. It is 6 years old now and I have only put tires and brakes on it. Never had to do any work to the trailer at all. Never had any rivets come out. I haul mostly grain and fertilizer. Everything unloads good. mine has double doors on each hopper which I really like. Also the Timpte I have has ladders and cat walks on both ends of the trailer which is very nice, it saves having to try to walk the length of a narrow top rail if you need to get to either end of the trailer for any reason.

Replied on Sat, Feb 05, 2011 at 02:10 AM CST

Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.

I have a 2005 Timpte 45 foot High Side hopper and I love it. I have pulled other Timpte, Jet, Wilson, Cornhusker, and Stoughtons and I find the Timpte is by far the best. Several times I have had over 100,000 lbs gross with it and have had zero problems. It is 6 years old now and I have only put tires and brakes on it. Never had to do any work to the trailer at all. Never had any rivets come out. I haul mostly grain and fertilizer. Everything unloads good. mine has double doors on each hopper which I really like. Also the Timpte I have has ladders and cat walks on both ends of the trailer which is very nice, it saves having to try to walk the length of a narrow top rail if you need to get to either end of the trailer for any reason.

Replied on Sun, Feb 06, 2011 at 10:01 AM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. I'm look'n for a good cheap trailer to get started. If it only 2-3 years then I'll trade for better. Maybe someone could help me with this problem. Should I get 68" or 74" sides. I can't make up my mind. The thing I worry about is side loading with a endloader getting over the top without hitting the bows.

Replied on Sun, Feb 06, 2011 at 10:51 AM CST
Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.	Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member. Quote: "I'm look'n for a good cheap trailer to get started. If it only 2-3 years then I'll trade for better. Maybe someone could help me with this problem. Should I get 68" or 74" sides. I can't make up my mind. The thing I worry about is side loading with a endloader getting over the top without hitting the bows." Find someone your comfortable working with an ask what they need you to run in their operation. This may save you trading trailers several times. The other thing is maybe lease on to someone that has trailers already.

Replied on Sun, Feb 06, 2011 at 10:51 AM CST

Posted by a private BulkLoads.com member.

Quote: "I'm look'n for a good cheap trailer to get started. If it only 2-3 years then I'll trade for better. Maybe someone could help me with this problem. Should I get 68" or 74" sides. I can't make up my mind. The thing I worry about is side loading with a endloader getting over the top without hitting the bows."

Find someone your comfortable working with an ask what they need you to run in their operation. This may save you trading trailers several times. The other thing is maybe lease on to someone that has trailers already.