Trailers

Match capacity to your heaviest load plus a 20% safety margin. For a typical homeowner hauling firewood, mulch, gravel, or yard equipment, 1,200–1,700 lb capacity covers most jobs. For heavier hauls (small tractor, ATV, multiple cords of green wood), look at 2,000+ lb. Don't overload — exceeding capacity damages axles, tires, and frame and is dangerous on the road.

Multi-utility trailers are road-rated, hitch behind trucks/SUVs/tractors with a 2" ball, and handle general hauling on highways and trails. ATV trailers are smaller, lighter, designed to tow behind ATVs/UTVs with pintle or pin hitches, and are usually off-road only. If you need to drive on public roads, multi-utility. If you're only hauling on your property behind an ATV, the ATV trailer is lighter and easier to maneuver.

If you live in a wet climate, near salt water, or use the trailer for hauling wet/corrosive material (manure, salt, fertilizer), galvanized pays for itself — typically 2–3× the rust-free lifespan of painted steel. For dry climates and occasional dry-load use, standard finish is fine if you store it under cover and touch up scratches. Galvanized adds ~$300–500 to the price but easily lasts 15–20+ years.

Drive-up gates lower flat to the ground so you can drive an ATV, mower, or wheeled equipment straight in — fastest loading, no separate ramps. Ramp gates are simpler and cheaper but require manual ramps for wheeled cargo. Hauling equipment regularly? Get the drive-up gate. Mostly hauling loose material (firewood, mulch, gravel)? Ramp gate is plenty and saves $200–400.

Most states require registration, license plate, and lights for any trailer used on public roads. Our trailers come with DOT-approved tires and lights where applicable — check the spec sheet for each model. Off-road-only trailers (typically ATV trailers) don't need registration if you're never on public roads. Your DMV has the local rules; bring the title/MSO that ships with the trailer.

Most of our utility trailers use a standard 2" ball coupler — fits a Class II or higher trailer hitch on most trucks, SUVs, and tractors. Smaller trailers may use a 1-7/8" ball or a pintle/pin hitch (typical for ATV trailers). Always match the trailer's coupler size to your ball — wrong size is a real safety hazard. Spec sheet on each product page lists the exact coupler.