Old thread and OP is long gone, but I will add to the thread for those that can benefit. I cut up trailers, tractors, semi's, combines etc. First, a trailer can be reconditioned or rebuilt. Resell is profitable. I have built many in the past and use four of them regularly to haul scrap as of this winter. To see some great work building trailers on this site, visit Taterjuice's thread. He is an artist in this craft.
Next I have posted two threads in the last four years that may help with using a cutting torch (Watertanks and Scrapper's Dream, cutting torches.) Just for those interested.
Another member here has repeatedly said, you are either a learner or burner. This is in reference to using a cutting torch. No brag, just fact (quote from an old western show that I cannot remember the name of.) A flatbed semi trailer with a skilled torch person, proper equipment, and settings could be reduced to prepared and hauled 60 miles to the yard in less than one day. It takes even less time if you can tow the trailer to the yard and cut it there. FYI the cutting has to be outside the scale because of the yards insurance policy. Now if you have a flatbed to sell, PM me. Just kidding, I have four that have to finished by spring.
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