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| I built a couple. I used 2x6 16 feet long screwed together in the shapes of C channel or I beams for the main rails. I'd suggest 2x8 on edge with 2x6 on top and bottom, screwed every 6" with 3" x 10 or 12 screws.
I tied those together with bumper plates at the ends. I used 2x6 or 2x8 planks cross wise, in my case 8' long, you'd want 9' long. I tied the outer edges of the planks together with 1-1/4 or 1-1/2 x 1/8" or 3/16" angle with two 1/4-20 flat head bolts through the planks. I turned the angles so the corner was at the outer bottom corner of the planks and then stuck down. Makes a very handy place to hook a ratchet strap to secure the load for long hauls while it stiffens the ends of the cross planks..
I forgot the 2x4 around all four edges on top. That's what keeps the bottom layer of bales from kicking out and off the sides.
With the 2x6 channel or I beams my rack with 160 bales definitely had some sag in the middle but didn't break.
Using 3x8 timbers and bridge planks would be sturdy but very heavy construction.
Gerald J.
Edited by Gerald J. 2/9/2016 16:01
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Anyone have any plans for hay wagon flat beds?
