The Garrison Diversion Conservancy District (Garrison Diversion) was created by the state of North Dakota in 1955 to develop the Garrison Diversion Unit (GDU) project which serves 28-member counties across North Dakota. Garrison Diversion focuses on irrigation, recreation, agriculture and natural resources and municipal, rural and industrial water supply. They are also responsible for operations and maintenance (O&M) of the federal GDU project facilities consisting of canals and pumping plants. This all entails the need to transport equipment from location to location and their quad axle detach trailer was at the end of its life cycle. Having a long-standing relationship (16 years), GDU looked to Ed Kinvig of Titan Machinery (a Felling Trailers dealer) to assist in the acquisition process of a new 65-ton hydraulic detachable gooseneck.
Garrison Diversion needed a custom 10’ wide trailer, capable of hauling several different pieces of equipment like excavators and dozers.
“We needed a custom-built wide trailer and wanted it with a gooseneck lock with a pin style connector for unhooking the trailer bed, and a paint coating that would last.”
— Darren Murray, O & M Superintendent GDU

Felling’s hydraulic detachable gooseneck locking design and coating system had Garrison Diversion sold. They had dealt with other brands that were not as functional, and the paint did not hold up. Kinvig and Garrison Diversion worked with Felling’s Jake Meyer, inside sales, and their engineering team to spec the trailer to Garrison Diversion’s needs.
With the design process completed the hydraulic detachable gooseneck moved on the production floor. The custom detach incorporated a knuckle trough in the rear of the main deck, 45º full height trunnion approach with bolt on wheel covers to provide a full-length load bearing flat modular top, air lift axles, amber strobe lights, flasher kit, and an oversized load sign. Upon completion of the trailer build, Kinvig and the Garrison Diversion team made the journey to the Felling Trailers manufacturing facility to tour the plant and pick up their new detach.
When asked what advice the Garrison Diversion team had for other entities looking to purchase a trailer(s) for their own fleet, they replied, “If it’s something you will have for a long time, check out Felling Trailers, their coating (paint) on the trailer and the warranty is better than other brands. We have had a lot of different brands, and the paint just falls off.” According to Ed Kinvig of Titan Machinery, “Buy a Felling, the quality is there, the professionalism with the knowledgeable staff is second to none, working with Jake is great! They take care and build a high-quality product!”

About the Garrison Diversion Conservancy District
The Garrison Diversion Conservancy District (Garrison Diversion) is a political subdivision created by the North Dakota state legislature in 1955. The district serves 28-member counties across North Dakota, focusing on irrigation, recreation, agriculture and natural resources and municipal, rural and industrial water supply. Garrison Diversion is also responsible for operations and maintenance (O&M) of the federal Garrison Diversion Unit (GDU) project facilities consisting of canals and pumping plants. Our mission is to provide a reliable, high quality and affordable water supply to benefit the people of North Dakota.
O&M is completed on the GDU facilities under an Operations, Maintenance, and Replacement contract with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. These facilities consist of the McClusky Canal, New Rockford Canal and Snake Creek Pumping Plant, all located in central North Dakota. Garrison Diversion also assists with operations and Maintenance (O&M) of other constructed GDU facilities operated by the Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The highly skilled O&M division consists of master electricians, mechanics, painting and coating specialists, water management specialists and heavy equipment operators, responsible for completing routine operations, including canal maintenance, road maintenance, water operations and vegetation management, as well as building and equipment maintenance.
For more information about Garrison Diversion visit www.garrisondiversion.org.
About Felling Trailers, Inc.
Felling Trailers is a family-owned and operated Full Line Trailer Manufacturer located in Central Minnesota. Started in 1974, Felling Trailers, Inc. has grown from a small shop to a factory and office complex that today covers over 400,000 square feet. Felling’s pride and differentiation is its customized trailer division. Its engineers utilize the latest Industry-leading design techniques, and its experienced metal craftspeople use cutting-edge technology to turn its customers’ conceptual trailer needs into tangible products. Felling has provided innovative trailer solutions to the transportation industry for 50 years. Felling Trailers’ current capabilities allow them to provide a high-quality product that is distributed across North America and internationally. Felling Trailers, Inc. is an ISO 9001 Certified Quality Management System Company, WBENC-Certified WBE, and an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For more information, contact 1.800.245.2809, [email protected], or visit our website www.felling.com. You can also follow us on Facebook (Felling Trailers, Inc.), Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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