Product Description
PJ Trailers | D3 72" Tandem Axle Dump Trailer
The Ultimate Light-Duty Workhorse for Dirt, Gravel, and Mulch
You forge ahead and embrace challenges, but when it comes to unloading heavy materials, it is time to give your back a break. The PJ Trailers 72" Tandem Axle Dump Trailer (D3) is engineered to haul and dump with absolute ease. As a leading commercial towing workhorse, PJ Trailers provides high-volume manufacturing quality combined with massive vocational configuration depth. Partnered with Riverside Trailers—a trusted, family-owned legacy brand serving agricultural and commercial communities since 1968—the D3 model is custom-built to tackle the toughest jobs at home, on the farm, or on the commercial job site.
Target Market & Popular Uses
The D3 Dump Trailer is strategically designed to meet the rigorous demands of multiple demographics:
- Commercial Tradesmen & Landscapers: Ideal for volume buyers seeking to minimize job site downtime while transporting heavy organic materials, aggregate, and construction debris.
- Independent Ag & Ranch Operators: Perfect for farmers requiring durable, reliable utility for property maintenance, manure transport, and fence-line clearing.
- Residential/Property Management: Scaled perfectly for the ambitious homeowner needing commercial-grade strength in a manageable 72-inch width.
Core Engineering & Selling Features
- UniWall Steel Technology: Utilizing form-rolled steel to maximize structural integrity, this innovative technology drastically reduces corrosion-vulnerable seams while lowering the trailer's dead weight and increasing your active payload capacity.
- Straight Ram Hydraulic Lifting System: A self-contained, reliable hydraulic unit that delivers aggressive power in rugged conditions to dump heavy aggregate with ease.
- Front-Locking Secure Toolbox: Protects your self-contained hydraulic power unit from the elements while offering secure, lockable storage for your trailering equipment and tie-down gear.
- Demco EZ Latch Coupler: Standardized for Medium-Duty & Commercial Class operations (7,000 lbs. – 14,000 lbs. GVWR), this 2-5/16" adjustable system offers industry-leading drop-on convenience and unyielding security.
Standard Specifications
- GVWR: 9,990 lbs. (Bumperpull)
- Empty Weight: 2,750 lbs. (10' Model) / 3,020 lbs. (12' Model)
- Bed Dimensions: 72" Width | 10' or 12' Length
- Axles: (2) 5,200# Electric / Spring Axles
- Suspension: 6-Leaf Slipper Spring Suspension
- Coupler: BP 2-5/16" Adjustable Demco EZ-Latch
- Wiring: All-Weather Wiring Harness with 7-way RV Blade Plug
- Jack: Top Wind Drop Leg Jack (8,000 lb.)
- Frame & Tongue: 5" Channel Frame & 5" Channel Tongue
- Crossmembers: 3" Channel on 16" Centers
- Flooring & Sides: 10ga. Steel Bed & 20" 10ga. UniWall Steel Sides
- Fenders: 1/8" Treadplate Steel
- Hydraulics: Power Up / Power Down & Gravity Down
- Lift Cylinder: 4" x 30" Single Push Cylinder
- Tailgate: Split Gate (Barn Door style)
- Tires: ST225/75R15 Radial Tires 8-ply (2,540 lbs.)
- Power System: 12V Deep Cycle Battery with 110V Integrated Trickle Charger
- Safety: Electric Breakaway System with Charger
- Paint: Primer + Black Powder Coat
- Tie-Downs: Stake pockets along both sides
- Tarp Prep: Mounting Brackets for Roll-up Tarp included
Available Factory Options & Upgrades
Customize your D3 to match your exact commercial requirements using our dropdown configurator.
- Axle & Tire Upgrades: Upgrade to 235/80 R16 tires on 5.2k Axles.
- Coupler Options: BP 2-5/16" Adjustable (14,000 lb.) or 3" Pintle Eye Channel-Mount (21,000 lb.).
- Jack Upgrades: Single 10k Jack, Single 12k 2-Speed Jack, or Hydraulic Jack integration.
- Gate System: 2-Way Gate System (Split / Spreader Gate) for maximum dumping flexibility.
- Chassis & Structure: 12" OC Crossmembers for severe-duty impact absorption, Rear Support Stands.
- Storage & Utility: Slide-in Loading Ramps, Full-Size Divided Toolbox Upgrade, Gooseneck Winch Plate.
- Wall Extensions: 18" Side Extensions (Solid) or 4ft Tall Sides for bulk mulch/brush containment.
- Power & Tarp: Extra 12V Battery, Solar Battery Charger, Complete Tarp Kit installation.
- Cargo Control: Extra pairs of welded D-Rings.
- Custom Powder Coat Colors: Red, White, Tractor Orange, Grey, Desert Tan, Jet Blue, Industrial Green, Industrial Yellow, and Slime Green.
Outfit Your Fleet with Riverside Trailers
With an industry-leading commitment to commercial tradesmen and agricultural operators, Riverside Boot and Saddle and both Riverside Trailers locations provides seamless outfitting, transparent quotes, and unmatched service support. Build your exact PJ D3 Dump Trailer using the options above and request your custom quote today.
D3 72" Tandem Axle Dump
The Ultimate Light-Duty Workhorse
PJ TRAILERS
Key Specifications
- Inside Bed Width: 72"
- Length: 10', 12'
- GVWR: 9,900 lbs.
- Deck Height: 28"
Capacities & Configuration
- Couplers: Bumper Pull & Pintle
- Load Capacity: 6,970 - 7,240 lbs.
- Cargo Capacity: 3.7 - 8.9 yd³
- Axles: Tandem (2 x 5,200 lbs.)
Standard Build
- Dump Sides Height: 20" (optional 48" sides)
- Dump Angle: 40°
- Capacity Example: 4.4 yd³ Capacity (12' with 20" sides)
- Versatility: Choose optional ramps to increase the versatility of your dump trailer.
Standard Configuration Specs
Power Up/Power Down & Gravity Down
The Self-Contained Hydraulic Unit provides reliable power for your dump trailer, with standard power up/power down and gravity down operation to maximize dump cycles.
UniWall Steel Technology
Our UniWall Steel Technology uses form rolled steel to add structural integrity, reduce corrosion-vulnerable seams, and lower the trailer weight to increase load capacity.
2-Way Gate System (Optional)
Enhance your trailer's versatility with our optional 2-Way Gate System, which combines the functionality of a barn door and spreader. This feature allows for maximum load dumping flexibility.
Demco EZ Latch Coupler
The Demco EZ Latch Coupler system makes hookup a breeze. You'll never have to fumble with complicated locking mechanisms or struggle to connect your trailer to your vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the load capacity of the PJ D3 Dump Trailer?
The PJ D3 has a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 9,900 lbs. Depending on the bed length you select (10' or 12'), the trailer provides an active load capacity ranging between 6,970 and 7,240 lbs.
What is the advantage of the Scissor Lift hydraulic system?
The D3 utilizes a power up/power down and gravity down hydraulic system paired with a robust scissor lift. This mechanism provides maximum mechanical leverage for lifting heavy aggregate, while the gravity-down function helps conserve your 12V deep cycle battery during continuous dump cycles.
What size trailer ball do I need to tow this model?
This trailer comes standard with a Demco EZ Latch Coupler designed for a 2-5/16" ball. Because it falls into the medium-duty commercial class (7,000 lbs. – 14,000 lbs. GVWR), the 2-5/16" coupler size and a 7-Way RV Blade Plug are mandatory for safe towing.
Can I use the D3 to transport equipment like a skid steer?
Yes. You can select optional slide-in ramps to significantly increase the versatility of your dump trailer. With the 72-inch inside bed width, it can easily accommodate small tractors, ATVs, and compact tracked machinery.
How does UniWall Steel Technology prevent rust?
Our UniWall Steel Technology uses form-rolled steel to construct the sides of the trailer. This manufacturing process eliminates unnecessary welds, drastically reducing corrosion-vulnerable seams while adding structural integrity and lowering the overall trailer weight.
Does the trailer come with a tarp to cover my loads?
The D3 dump trailer comes standard with factory-installed tarp brackets to make hookup a breeze, but the actual tarp kit is sold separately as an optional accessory upgrade.
