Utility Trailers

When you need to transport cargo and materials that are a bit too much for a standard passenger vehicle or pickup truck to handle, a utility trailer is the answer. They are durable yet versatile and easy to use. If you’re interested in learning more about utility trailers, this guide from Bobcat® of Rolla can help.

Defining Utility Trailers

Most utility trailers share the same basic design. They are open-air flatbed trailers with low or no side walls and a high rear gate to prevent things from falling off. Typically, they are 16’ or less in length and lack a front axle. Without a front axle, a utility trailer’s bed usually rests on one or two sets of wheels positioned further back or in the middle of the trailer, meaning that the trailer relies on its hitch point for balance. Utility trailers can be attached to a tow vehicle with a number of different hitch styles, with fifth-wheel couplings and triangular bumper-pull frames being some of the more common options.

How to Use Utility Trailers

Utility trailers are popular because they are so versatile and easy to use. While the lack of high walls or a roof means that utility trailers don’t provide your cargo with much in the way of protection, it also makes it very easy to load and unload cargo. As long you properly secure your cargo and stay within the designated weight limit, you can use your cargo trailer to transport just about anything you can think of, from furniture to debris to equipment. 

Shop utility trailers at Bobcat® of Rolla in Rolla, Missouri. We also offer servicing, rentals, and parts ordering. We’re proud to serve communities like St. Louis, Missouri, so come visit us the next time you’re in the neighborhood!