Utility Trailers

Utility trailers are durable, open-bed trailers that can handle a great deal of weight. These versatile trailers are used to haul all kinds of different cargo and supplies. If you’d like to know more about utility trailers and how they are used, check out this guide from the experts at Absolute Trailer Sales Inc. 

Defining Utility Trailers

Your typical utility trailer is an open-air, flatbed trailer 16’ or less in length. Some models have low sidewalls, while others have no walls at all. While the open-air design doesn’t offer the cargo much protection, it also makes loading and unloading the trailer so much easier. Utility trailers with sidewalls usually come with high rear gates to help keep the cargo on the trailer, which can sometimes even double as loading ramps. 

In most cases, a utility trailer won’t have a front axle. Instead, the bed of the trailer will rest on one or two sets of wheels towards the back or middle of the trailer, relying on the hitch point for balance. While hitches vary from model to model, both fifth-wheel and bumper-pull hitches are common. 

How To Use Utility Trailers

One of the main reasons why utility trailers are so popular and common is that they can be used in so many different ways. For example, some utility trailer owners use them to transport vehicles, while others use them for things like furniture or garbage. If you can name it, you can probably haul it in your utility trailer if you have a powerful enough tow vehicle and a trailer that can handle the weight. 

Shop utility trailers at Absolute Trailer Sales Inc. Our dealership in Inver Grove Heights offers convenient access to communities like Rochester and St. Paul, Minnesota. We also offer servicing, parts ordering, rentals, trade-ins, and financing.