Yea, dump trailers are great. Wish I had a way to use one by myself, but I only have 1 tractor and no truck.
Just a warning about dump trailers and small dump trucks: Don't get over optimistic about load size! Dirt is heavy. Most dump trailers are maxxed out at about 1/2 full. My pond has already killed 2 because of overload. I warned the owner of the 2nd one not to over fill. Next thing I know, he was filling it all the way to the top. Then, he actually heaped it up. I was not at all surprised when he failed to return for the next load. Turns out the dump cylinder bracket snapped the weld, and of course bent the cylinder rod like a pretzel. Make a mark on the trailer and do not try to cheat! Dirt kills!
My friend is coming tomorrow with a 25000# Big Tex dual dualie gooseneck. I'm going to tell him about the other 2 victims. I hope he listens!
