Investing in Your Business: Choosing the Ideal Landscape Trailers
Purchasing landscape trailers in the correct size with all of the added accessories can be a difficult decision. For a commercial landscaper, it is not just a tool of the trade it is also a substantial business investment. By selecting a specific size, design, weight needs, and the desired accessories, you can create a trailer that matches your exact needs.
We have created a detailed guide to help simplify the purchasing process to assist you in buying the perfect landscape trailer.
Choosing the Right Trailer Type
There are several different types of landscape trailers available on the market including open utility trailers, enclosed cargo trailers, gooseneck trailers, dump trailers, and tilt trailers.
Utility Trailers: One of the most affordable options, utility trailers provide a variety of sizes, axle types, and accessories.
Enclosed Trailers: If you need to keep your equipment out of the weather or do not have the ability to store your trailer under a cover, enclosed trailers are a great option.
Gooseneck Trailers: If your landscape business requires heavy equipment hauling, this type of trailer might be an excellent fit.
Dump Trailers: A dump trailer is an excellent option if hauling landscape materials such as topsoil, mulch, plants, or landscape rock is a regular part of your services.
Tilt Trailers: Tilt trailers are a great option if your landscape business uses small machinery that might include a skid steer, zero-turn mowers, or small tractors.
Each trailer type offers specific benefits and features. When selecting your trailer type, consider the types of landscaping services you provide and use those situations to assist in your trailer type selection.
Choosing the Right Size Landscape Trailer
Selecting the right trailer size begins with fully understanding your needs. The first choice to make in the buying process is determining the size of the trailer. The size of the trailer allows you to haul bulky materials like soil, mulch, and landscape rock. Here are the top considerations when determining the size of the trailer needed.
Load Capacity: When determining your trailer’s load capacity, it is not only the total weight of your cargo but also the size and shape of what you might be hauling.
Axle Type: While single-axle trailers provide better maneuverability, double-axle trailers will increase your weight capacity and stability.
Hitch Type: The hitch type will be determined by the towing vehicle and style of trailer.
Suspension and Brakes: Both of these components provide better handling and are essential for safety.
Lighting, Sidewalls, Racks, and Accessories: Each accessory required for your landscape business could play into the size requirement of your trailer.
Customizing Landscape Trailers
There is a wealth of customization options that allow you to tailor your trailer to the exact needs of your landscape business. For landscapers, the storage of your equipment is key. Racks, closed box storage, shelving, lighting, and anchor points are very important to landscapers. Power accessories are becoming increasingly important with the need for battery chargers.
Determine Your Landscape Trailer Budget
A landscape trailer can vary in cost ranging from $2,000 to $15,000+ for larger or custom-designed trailers. Each factor mentioned above will be used to calculate the cost of your landscape trailer. We recommend establishing a budget prior to beginning your trailer search. Setting a budget will prevent overspending, and we offer multiple financing options.
Maximize Your ROI: Selecting the Best Landscape Trailers with Trailer Wheel and Frame
Choosing the right landscape trailer is a significant business investment, requiring careful consideration of size, type, and customization options. Different trailer types, like utility, enclosed, gooseneck, dump, and tilt trailers, cater to various landscaping needs and equipment. By assessing load capacity, axle type, hitch, and desired accessories, landscapers can find the perfect landscape trailers within their budget, optimizing efficiency and maximizing their return on investment.
At Trailer Wheel and Frame, we provide a complete line of landscape trailers. Call us today at 281-931-7777 and let our trailer experts assist you.
