I am looking to get my first quad and the one the I like the most is a 2001 500 Scrambler, 2X4. Everything on this quad looks brand new (engine & all) It is compleyely stock and was owned by an old man until his passing. The widow cannot find the title but said she would provide a bill of sale. I plan to use it to ride around my farm for a little of everything (won't be doing any hard mudding or racing but just using it to get around and pull 2-300 pound items) What does everyone think about this quad and what do you think it is worth? She is asking $3000. Also, I plan to use it to hunt as well but I will have to transport it to my hunting grounds - what would you use (cheap) to get it in and out of a trailer that sits about 3 feet off the ground (custom farm trailer)? I have heard that the it is not safe to drive up on loading ramps.
Thanks,

Thanks,

Cody

 

Cody,

you'll love that quad, fun and will do light work too.
You should check with your secretary of state about the title thing first.

Ramps are fine as long as they are secured with a safety chain/cable so they dont pull away from trailer or truck.
You could buy alum ones for $80 up or make some out of 2x6's.
Walmart and others have the kit for making them with your own planks.

Jim

BTW, nice pair

 

Hey thanks for the info. If I made them about of treated 2x's, would 2x8's in 8 foot long length be strong enough to hold this quad or should I go to 2x10's? I wouldn't want the angel to be to steep since this trailer is so high, I have read this quad is pretty heavy?

P.S.
I didn't think anyone would know what that really meant!! (.)(.)

Thanks,

Code

 

I would go with the length and width the kit recamends. It may be 6-8 ft 2x8's.

The longer the safer to load but might need to be reinforced with other boards etc...

Jim

 

anyone know what this quad would be worth.

 

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You could check the classifieds blue book on this site.

Jim

 

I use 6ft 2x6 boards with the ramp kit that you bolt on to the end of the board. $20 at local autozone plus two boards. It supports my scrambler fine. Warning though it is slippery when wet. Longer boards would make it alot easier.

 

$3000 is pretty fair...but always haggle! As for your ramps, I got great 6' aluminum ramps from Lowe's for $130. They have straps that you use to cinch them tight against the tailgate and bumper. I ditched the straps and drilled a 7/16" hole in each ramp and my tailgate and I put a pin with a collapsable ring through it in each when loading and unloading. I haven't tested it enough to say it's the perfect solution though.

First off, if you want to use boards, get the ramp kits the other guys have mentioned!

Using a 2x12x8 by itself would be strong enough, but the defelction when you ride up it is going to make the ramp want to pull itself away from the truck.

I've drawn everything here to scale except the screw, which I left larger for illustration purposes. Once built, for wet traction you could add light-guage expanded metal or a painted-on tractive surface.

If you're a skilled rider already and comfortable on basic bridges, use a 2x10 with a 2x4 screwed underneath. The 2x4 rib will remove any flex. Of course, you'll need to figure out how far up the ramp to add the rib to that it doesn't make contact with the ground and/or cut an angle along the first 8-12" to allow for surface inconsistancies. Picture - 2x10 ramp with rib

If you truly want a sturdy, safe setup, I'd use 2x12s with 2x4 sides. The 2x12s are necessary for the width of the rear tires. Picture - 2x12 ramp with sides

I'm a carpenter by trade, so maybe these things are a little overbuilt, but sometimes it's worth it. I load my Scrambler into an 87 Chevy w/ a 4" lift and 35" tires so my bed's a little higher up than most. Picture - My truck and Scrambler

Hope this helps!

 

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