Now that we're on a mini-acreage (just under 1 acre), I'm looking to buy a utility trailer to haul landscaping materials and the garden tractor or motorcycle locally if needed. Anyone have any recommendations on size/type?
Budget = $1000 or less (Maybe I'm low?)
1500-2000 pound load capacity
I've got my eye on this one for $819, but open to other ideas:
It has been my experience that with the first trailer the rear gate/ramp is a huge wind sail and almost everything you load will not clear the top of the ramp without bottoming out. That model is more prone to extreme vibration than the second. My father in law has one and is on the second set of lights and a new fender lost to vibration.
The second is much better all around for the $.
The best advice on a utility trailer IMO is to beef up the budget and find a nice, used aluminum model. I attached a photo of a basic aluminum model. I am not sure on price but you can install stake pockets on this and have a much stronger, more versatile trailer.
There are many brands to choose from. Shop around.
The biggest problem I see it is an all steel trailer. I bought an aluminum one 20 years ago and it still looks new and has never seen a garage.
69SSConv said
Mar 28, 2018
I agree on saving for the aluminum, you would be glad you did. They hold up great, easy to move around when empty.
bowtie said
Mar 28, 2018
I got a 5x8 from Northern. was something around $450-500. I had to weld on stake pockets and add the floor and sides but you can make the sides as tall as you want. I screwed the floor in from underneath. The sides are use a hasp and clevis pins at each corner so I can take them off independently when unloading. I also laid it out so the sides fit flat on the bed and the ends fit over the side verticals so it fits nicely together when collapsed.
SShink said
Mar 30, 2018
Something like this for $1200 (It says Used in the CL add, but looks newer to me)?
Triton AUT 864 Utility Trailer:
8'x64" utility trailer - All aluminum construction - 2200lb torsion axle - 1800lb carrying capacity - LED lighting - 13" tires - Bifold tailgate - Lifetime MN license!
LIKE NEW Triton utility trailer with a readiness to work and haul!
M&G Trailers is the largest dealer in the Midwest with over 700 trailers in stock! From new to used we have what you need! Ask about our easy, hassle free finance options!
WWW.MGTRAILER.COM 763-506-0930
M & G Trailer Sales, Service and Rental 7575 NW Hwy 10 Ramsey, MN 55303
Chris S said
Mar 30, 2018
I hope you told him to hold it for you.
I think you’d be very happy with something like that. Very nice ramp set up!
Lost in the 60s said
Mar 30, 2018
Nice trailer but gonna be a bit short for a motorcycle. My Harley is 6' 3"
Chris S said
Mar 30, 2018
Specs Stan gave made it 8 ft long I assumed? A bike would fit well then.
Jon H said
Mar 31, 2018
Triton makes great trailers you will get years of service out of it.
dashboard said
Mar 31, 2018
Skip the whole trailer idea, just use Jon's when you need one.
Jon H said
Apr 1, 2018
dashboard wrote:
Skip the whole trailer idea, just use Jon's when you need one.
It is generally available.
Lost in the 60s said
Apr 1, 2018
Chris S wrote:
Specs Stan gave made it 8 ft long I assumed? A bike would fit well then.
Duh, yeah, read the specs backwards and divided 64" by 12, damn dyslexia..
Now that we're on a mini-acreage (just under 1 acre), I'm looking to buy a utility trailer to haul landscaping materials and the garden tractor or motorcycle locally if needed. Anyone have any recommendations on size/type?
Budget = $1000 or less (Maybe I'm low?)
1500-2000 pound load capacity
I've got my eye on this one for $819, but open to other ideas:
Trailer Link
I kind of like the versatility of this one too from HD for $1000:
HD Tilting Trailer
It has been my experience that with the first trailer the rear gate/ramp is a huge wind sail and almost everything you load will not clear the top of the ramp without bottoming out. That model is more prone to extreme vibration than the second. My father in law has one and is on the second set of lights and a new fender lost to vibration.
The second is much better all around for the $.
The best advice on a utility trailer IMO is to beef up the budget and find a nice, used aluminum model. I attached a photo of a basic aluminum model. I am not sure on price but you can install stake pockets on this and have a much stronger, more versatile trailer.
There are many brands to choose from. Shop around.
I agree on saving for the aluminum, you would be glad you did. They hold up great, easy to move around when empty.
Something like this for $1200 (It says Used in the CL add, but looks newer to me)?
Triton AUT 864 Utility Trailer:
8'x64" utility trailer - All aluminum construction - 2200lb torsion axle - 1800lb carrying capacity - LED lighting - 13" tires - Bifold tailgate - Lifetime MN license!
LIKE NEW Triton utility trailer with a readiness to work and haul!
M&G Trailers is the largest dealer in the Midwest with over 700 trailers in stock! From new to used we have what you need! Ask about our easy, hassle free finance options!
WWW.MGTRAILER.COM 763-506-0930
M & G Trailer Sales, Service and Rental
7575 NW Hwy 10
Ramsey, MN 55303
I hope you told him to hold it for you.
I think you’d be very happy with something like that. Very nice ramp set up!
Specs Stan gave made it 8 ft long I assumed? A bike would fit well then.
It is generally available.
Duh, yeah, read the specs backwards and divided 64" by 12, damn dyslexia..
Is that your back window I'm working on...
Well I know the back window frame needs help too.
Maybe I should be keeping a closer eye on you???