Ames Hydraulics repairs just about every kind of trailer that rolls through central Iowa. Whatever you pull, the heavy structural, welding, tank, and hydraulic work is what we do best. Here are the trailer types we repair — and if yours is not listed, call us anyway, because the list is not the limit.
Dump and End-Dump Trailers
Dump trailer repair, end dump, and side dump trailers — cracked beds, worn hinge points, frame repair, and the hoist cylinders and hydraulics that raise them. We fix the steel and the hydraulics together so the trailer dumps right.
Tank and Tanker Trailers
Fuel, water, and product tankers — barrel and seam repair, baffle work, valves, and DOT tank testing. Most are aluminum, which is the welding most shops will not take, and we do. See our tank trailer repair page.
Grain and Hopper Trailers
Grain and hopper trailer repair for the farms and haulers around central Iowa — cracked hoppers, frame and cross-member repair, trap and auger systems, and structural welding that holds up to a full load.
Flatbed and Step-Deck Trailers
Flatbed and step-deck trailer repair — deck and cross-sill replacement, frame straightening and reinforcement, and the welding that keeps a deck strong under heavy, concentrated loads.
Gooseneck and Equipment Trailers
Gooseneck and equipment trailer repair — cracked necks and frames, ramp and dovetail repair, deck work, and the suspension and structural welding that takes a beating hauling machines.
Livestock, Enclosed, and Cargo Trailers
Livestock trailer repair, enclosed and cargo trailer repair — floors, frames, doors, and the aluminum work on stock and horse trailers that needs a real welder, not a patch.
Lowboy and Specialty Trailers
Lowboy, drop-deck, car hauler, landscape, and utility trailer repair, plus the one-off specialty trailers — whatever the build, we can repair the frame, the deck, the suspension, and the hydraulics.
Reefer and Refrigerated Trailers
Reefer trailer repair on the structural and body side — frame and cross-member repair, floor and wall damage, door and seal repair, and the welding that keeps a refrigerated box tight and square.
Belly Dump and Bottom-Dump Trailers
Belly dump trailer repair — gate and frame repair, and the aluminum welding these trailers almost always need. Holed and cracked aluminum belly dumps are some of the most common trailer repair jobs we take that other shops will not.
Container Chassis and Transfer Trailers
Container chassis repair, pup and transfer trailers — frame, slider, twist-lock, and structural welding so the chassis carries and locks a load safely.
Brakes, Lights, Suspension, and Floors — Any Trailer
No matter the trailer type, the everyday trailer repair items are the same: brakes and air systems, lights and wiring, suspension and spring hangers, landing gear, and floors. We handle all of it along with the heavy structural and hydraulic work, so your trailer leaves road-ready.
Aluminum and Steel, Any Trailer
Across every one of these trailer types, the difference is whether a shop can actually weld the material — and aluminum is where most fall short. We weld both aluminum and steel, so the trailer repair is a real structural fix that holds up when the trailer is loaded heavy.
Frame and Structural Trailer Repair
Underneath every trailer type is a frame, and the frame is where the worst damage happens. Cracked rails, broken cross-members, worn suspension hangers, and bent landing gear are the heavy trailer repair jobs we are built for — cut out, reinforced, and welded back stronger than stock so the same spot does not fail again.
Tank Testing and DOT Work
For tankers and the trailers that need it, we handle DOT tank testing and the inspection work that keeps you legal. Combined with the structural and hydraulic repair, that means a trailer can come in for trailer repair and leave road-ready in one stop instead of bouncing between shops.
Free Pickup Within 60 Miles of Ames
A broken trailer is hard to move, so within 60 miles of Ames — covering Des Moines and most of central Iowa — we will come get it, do the trailer repair, and bring it back. You just pay for the work, not the hauling.
Whatever You Pull, We Can Fix It
Every one of these comes down to the same thing: heavy welding, fabrication, and hydraulic work done right. For the full picture of how we fix trailers and our free pickup within 60 miles, see our main trailer repair page. Trailer down? Call or text Ames Hydraulics at 515-292-2599.
Written by Josiah Ragsdale
Owner, Ames Hydraulics — Ames, Iowa
Josiah owns and operates Ames Hydraulics. He has worked on hydraulic and heavy equipment since he was 18, and every hydraulic cylinder his shop rebuilds is pressure tested before it ships back to the customer. More about Josiah →
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