Which Trailer Is Best For Your Landscaping Business?

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If you run a landscaping business, you need to find a trailer that&#;s right for the job. You might be hauling heavy equipment like mowers and edgers back and forth across town. Or maybe you&#;re looking for something that can hold dirt, bark, brush, and other loose debris. 

Whatever the case, you&#;ll need a durable, versatile trailer that can hold everything you need. Take a look at our tips on how to find the best trailer to support your lawn care business and its needs. 

Types of landscaping trailers 

Landscaping trailers come in several different shapes and sizes. Here are the top trailer types and their specific use cases. 

Open utility landscaping trailer

Purchasing an open trailer for landscaping might not be your first thought. What if your equipment gets ruined? In reality, however, open landscaping trailers have several benefits. They are more lightweight than an enclosed trailer. Since they&#;re low to the ground, they&#;re often easier to drive (including backing up) and will be less affected by wind on a highway (which improves gas mileage, too).

Open trailers are a convenient way to quickly grab items while you&#;re on the job &#; no need to enter a suffocatingly hot trailer during the summer months. They can carry oversized or unusually sized loads of lawn debris that might not fit well in an enclosed trailer. And, of course, they&#;re generally more affordable than enclosed options, too.

Enclosed landscaping trailer

While enclosed trailers tend to run on the more expensive side, they offer more security than open trailers. Your items are safely hidden away, removing temptation and helping prevent theft. (Keep in mind, however, that enclosed trailers can be stolen by someone with a truck hitch. It&#;s a smart idea to invest in enclosed trailer accessories like wheel locks.)

Beyond preventing theft, the best enclosed trailers for landscaping will also save you loading time. There&#;s no need to lock each piece of equipment onto your trailer (as you would with an open trailer). Instead, flip one latch, and you&#;re good to go. Enclosed trailers can also serve as a weatherproof storage shed where you can keep equipment when it&#;s not in use &#; making them one of the best trailers for landscaping.

Learn more: Which Size Enclosed Trailer Is Right for You?

Dump landscaping trailer

A dump trailer holds several helpful benefits for landscapers. Think of a dump trailer as an extra set of hands hauling equipment or debris (like dirt, grass clippings, or brush). Most dump trailers have D-rings in each of the four corners, allowing you to strap down larger items. This makes a dump trailer the perfect fit for hauling large equipment like mowers, tractors, or small excavators (consider a dump trailer with ramps for easy loading and unloading).

Learn more: How to Buy a Dump Trailer

Equipment trailer for landscaping

You may want an equipment trailer  if your landscaping equipment is particularly large and cumbersome. An open equipment trailer is an affordable, sturdy choice to cart tractors, skid steers and other larger equipment around town.  

Gooseneck landscaping trailer

Gooseneck trailers are stable, sure trailers that can carry large amounts of weight. They&#;re an excellent fit to haul heavy landscaping equipment for daily use. Choose a single-axle gooseneck trailer if you anticipate needing the flexibility to squeeze into tight spaces. 

Tilt trailer for landscaping

If you want a fast and easy way to load and unload your landscaping equipment at jobs around town, a tilt trailer could be a great option. Suitable for heavy equipment and smaller tools, tilt trailers are simple to load and unload from the side. You can also purchase a hydraulic lift to help with heavier items.  

What to look for when buying a landscaping trailer

As you search for the best trailers for landscaping, several elements come into play. For example, you&#;ll need to consider the right trailer size, space, and weight limit for your needs. Here are a few aspects to consider before making your decision. 

1. Size and space

Most trailers come in lengths ranging from 10&#; to 16&#; or longer, with 5-8&#; widths. Before purchasing a landscaping trailer, take stock of your current landscaping supplies &#; including mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, and any other equipment or tools you use regularly. Measure each item to get a rough idea of how much trailer space you need. 

Once you have an idea of your current space needs, it&#;s often smart to size up, purchasing a trailer with slightly more space than you currently need. This gives you some room to scale your business and purchase more equipment as you grow and expand.

Finally, you&#;ll also need to make sure you have ample space to store your trailer when it&#;s not in use. An enclosed trailer can be parked virtually anywhere with equipment still inside, as long as you take the correct safety precautions. An open trailer must be kept in a garage or unloaded before parking. 

2. Weight limit

In addition to figuring out the approximate square footage your equipment takes up, you&#;ll also need to know roughly how much it weighs. For mowers, you can search the original user manual or the model number online to find the exact weight. Other items are probably okay with your best estimate.

Add the total weight of any equipment and tools you need to transport. Don&#;t forget to include fuel storage and spare parts. Then look at the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) &#; the maximum amount of weight the trailer can safely carry &#; of the trailer you&#;re considering to make sure the numbers line up.

3. Hitch system

The hitch system on any trailer you&#;re considering needs to line up with the truck you&#;ll be using to tow. Hitch systems come in five different classes, each holding a certain weight (ranging from 2,000 lbs to 20,000 &#; a significant difference). Ensure you have the proper hitch system to support your trailer and vehicle.

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4. Safety

Safety is another crucial element to consider for the best trailer for a lawn care business &#; especially if you have employees or contractors who work under you. Any trailer you choose should comply with any relevant regulations and standards. Make sure it has the correct lighting and reflectors. 

The best landscaping trailer will also be hardy and durable, able to withstand bad weather and daily use to last you for years to come. Landscapers deal with safety hazards ranging from sharp tools to poisonous plants to scorching weather and more &#; don&#;t get a trailer that adds to the problem.

How much do landscaping trailers cost?

Here at Ken Feagin Truck & Trailer, we sell a variety of trailer types that work well for landscaping and lawn care. Trailer prices vary depending on the size, capacity, and features. Take a look at the typical price range for popular types of landscaping trailers:

• Dump trailers

  &#;

  $6,900 to $15,400 (depending on factors like sizes, ramps, weight capacity, and construction, as well as whether or not you need a

  scissor lift

  )

• Open utility trailers

  &#;$2,000 to $7,900 (based on the year, the size, the axels, and other factors)

• Enclosed cargo trailers&#;

  $3,000 and $5,000

• Car Haulers

  &#;$4,000 to $15,000 (High-end models with added features or larger sizes can exceed this range.)

• Gooseneck Trailers

  &#;$5,000 to $8,000 for basic models 

• Tilt Trailers

  &#;Smaller models may start at around $3,000 to $5,000. Larger or more specialized tilt trailers can range from $6,000 to $15,000 or more.

We also offer used trailers at a discounted rate at Ken Feagin Truck & Trailer. Our prices can vary depending on what we have in stock.

How to choose the right trailer for your landscaping business

To narrow down the best trailer for your lawn care business, ask yourself the following questions:

• What am I transporting? 

• How much do my tools and equipment weigh? Do I plan to purchase more equipment in the near future? 

• How often will I use a trailer to transport or store items?

• Where will I be driving the trailer?

• Where will I store the trailer when not in use?

Best landscaping trailer for hauling lighter loads

A flatbed trailer might be a good choice if you&#;ll be primarily hauling yard debris (such as bark or brush) rather than expensive, heavy equipment. Dump trailers are handy for hauling dirt or brush, too. 

Best landscaping trailer for mowers and smaller equipment

An enclosed trailer can do triple duty and provide transportation, storage, and weather protection for more expensive equipment or tools.

Best landscaping trailer for excavation 

Use a car hauler or gooseneck to carry excavation tools and a dump trailer to cart away the dirt, stumps, bark, or other material after you&#;ve dug it up. 

Best landscaping trailer for large equipment

For landscapers who regularly transport heavy equipment, like mowers or tractors, the best landscaping trailer is a dump trailer, a car hauler, or a gooseneck. Each of these trailers is able to handle large amounts of weight, with a dump trailer allowing you to strap down items and a gooseneck highly stable to drive. 

Choose a versatile landscaping trailer

Finally, keep in mind that for landscaping trailers, versatility is key. A large trailer might seem like a good choice, but stop and think before purchasing &#; your vehicle could have difficulty handling the trailer&#;s weight, or you might struggle to maneuver in and out of tight spots when parking around town for lawn care jobs. Pick a trailer that frees you up by offering the most options possible regarding what you can haul and how you can haul it. 

Let us help you find the best trailer for landscaping. 

The best trailer for landscaping will look different for each company depending on your transportation and storage needs. Here at Ken Feagin Truck & Trailer, we have hundreds of trailers (both new and pre-owned) available, making it easy for you to find the best option for what you need. Contact us by , , or text so we can get started finding the best trailer for your lawn care business. 

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