6 Essential Tips for Choosing the Right Landscape Trailer

How to Choose the Right Landscape Trailer for Your Business

When a startup landscaping company is trying to gain its financial footing, any and all assets will be used to accomplish tasks; whatever trailer is available will be used. Once a young firm has financial breathing room, some very interesting options exist to customize trailer purchases to fit the firm’s projects and projections. When shopping for a landscape trailer, here are some interesting choices.

Utility Trailers are common trailers for landscaping companies, since no two landscaping companies are the same and utility trailers are so versatile.

• Utility trailers come in a variety of sizes to accommodate large and small equipment pieces, from lawnmowers to rugged tractors. From short-wheelbase trailers to tandem axle units, these trailers come in an assortment of sizes. Tie-down options abound, allowing operators plenty of opportunities to secure equipment.
• Open deck trailers have fewer obstacles for loading and unloading, especially large items, while trailers with mesh or frame sides help secure smaller equipment during travel.
• Tilt options are also available to make loading and unloading heavy equipment pieces easier. The hydraulic tilt removes most of the jolts from the process, making the process smoother. This protects both the trailer and tractor.

Utility trailers are manufactured in steel or aluminum, depending on the need. Steel trailers are rugged and can handle heavier items. However, they are susceptible to rust and corrosion. Aluminum trailers are lighter but have a limited payload capacity. They are also corrosion-resistant and can be more expensive.

Enclosed Landscape Trailers also have their place in landscaping when expensive tools, equipment, or materials need to be transported. If tool protection is a problem, consider adding an enclosed trailer to your fleet.

• Enclosed trailers protect items from the rain and from the wind during transportation.
• They also give a measure of protection from theft or vandalism.
• They come in a variety of sizes, including tandem axle trailers for large-volume hauling.

Enclosed trailers tend to be heavier than utility trailers. This is a factor in determining size, payload capacity, and towing vehicle options.

Dump Landscape Trailers are especially useful for hauling topsoil, rock, mulch, fertilizer, leaves, or debris. If your company hauls a lot of material for delivery or disposal, a dump trailer can be an excellent addition.

• Solid beds enclose the material completely, with abundant tie-down options for tarp coverings.
• Hydraulic tilt options also make unloading materials much easier and more efficient.
• Choose a size that most closely meets your hauling needs and your towing capacity.

The weight of landscaping materials generally makes steel options the best choice, but aluminum options are available.

Remember all the common things about buying a trailer.

1. If you buy a trailer that handles the volume and weight capacities you need, make sure to purchase a towing vehicle that can handle the payload.
2. A tandem-axle trailer will help distribute weight, so keep that in mind.
3. Choose the best accessories for your need: do you need storage for maintenance tools or room for spare tire(s)? Include them in your purchase plan for the best results.
4. Making good choices for ramps or a tilt bed during a purchase can make life easier every day.
5. Make sure you understand the difference between payload capacity and gross vehicle weight (GVW). The GVW includes the payload and the weight of the trailer.
6. Trailers are considered vehicles, so they will need to be titled, licensed, inspected, insured, and maintained as vehicles.

Get Expert Advice on Choosing Your Landscape Trailer

Choosing a landscape trailer for your business is a decision that you must research the options available so that you make the right choice. By considering your specific needs, such as the type of materials hauled and the size of your equipment, you can select a trailer that will best serve your business for years to come.

At Trailer Wheel and Frame, we provide a diverse range of high-quality landscape trailers designed to meet your unique needs. Call us today at 281-931-7777 and let our trailer experts assist with selecting the best trailer for your landscape business needs.