Buying a Heavy-Duty Trailer

When you have especially heavy cargo to haul, you need a trailer that is suitably strong to haul it for you. Heavy-duty trailers are specifically built to be able to handle thousands of pounds of weight, especially compared to a standard utility trailer that can haul between 2,000 and 7,000 pounds. Here are some things to consider before you buy a heavy-duty trailer for hauling cargo.

What Size?

Heavy-duty trailers come in many different widths and lengths to accommodate bulky and oversized loads. If you know what types of cargo you haul on a regular basis and how big your biggest loads are, you can select a trailer that is slightly over those limits. Measuring lengths and widths of your standard cargo and getting estimates on the weight of your cargo will help you choose the right size of heavy-duty trailer.

What Can Your Towing Vehicle Handle?

The gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of your towing vehicle will also have an impact on the type of heavy-duty trailer you purchase. It may be that you have to buy a new towing vehicle if you need an especially weighty and large heavy-duty trailer, so it’s wise to know your vehicle’s limits before you buy a trailer.

Ready to start shopping? Come see us at our Nisku dealership today to take a look at our current stock of new and used heavy-duty trailers for sale. Wholesale Trailers & Marine serves our customers in Red Deer and Edmonton, AB.