jayhaitch
Silver Member
I'm still looking for a utility trailer/tractor hauler combination for my personal use. I'll be infrequently hauling a MF GC2310, and more frequently doing usual small acreage homeowner type duties. The GC2310 weighs 2600 lbs, so I'll be buying a tandem axle utility trailer. I want solid sides for loose material/utility use, not a flatbed/car carrier style. So......
I've narrowed it down to an H&H steel sided/steel framed tandem axle utility trailer, or to an identical 7000lb GVWR tandem axle trailer that is all aluminum. I've finally found some better prices here, though it still seems far more than your US prices. They're at 2 different dealers in different towns. So....
I like the H&H trailer. It will do all I ask. But it will be stored outside, and I hate rust.
Dealer 2 has a US built all aluminum trailer, I can't remember the brand name. It has diamond plate sides, pressure treated wooden 2x flooring, and everything is aluminum except the tandem wheel bogies/axles. Even the mesh gate is aluminum. Love the no rust idea. It's is Can$700 more though.
1. How long does it take for a steel trailer to start to rust if not beat upon?
2. Is an all aluminum trailer functionally (real world) as strong as a steel trailer if both are rated at 7000 lb GVWR?
3. Is a $700 upcharge reasonable? It seem surprisingly little AFAIK. Dealer 2 said steel prices over doubled over the last 3 years, but aluminum prices have only crept up a few percentage points a year, so his price for steel trailers has gone up a lot, whereas aluminum trailers haven't increased much. Is this true?
I'm leaning towards the aluminum trailer. Your thoughts?
I've narrowed it down to an H&H steel sided/steel framed tandem axle utility trailer, or to an identical 7000lb GVWR tandem axle trailer that is all aluminum. I've finally found some better prices here, though it still seems far more than your US prices. They're at 2 different dealers in different towns. So....
I like the H&H trailer. It will do all I ask. But it will be stored outside, and I hate rust.
Dealer 2 has a US built all aluminum trailer, I can't remember the brand name. It has diamond plate sides, pressure treated wooden 2x flooring, and everything is aluminum except the tandem wheel bogies/axles. Even the mesh gate is aluminum. Love the no rust idea. It's is Can$700 more though.
1. How long does it take for a steel trailer to start to rust if not beat upon?
2. Is an all aluminum trailer functionally (real world) as strong as a steel trailer if both are rated at 7000 lb GVWR?
3. Is a $700 upcharge reasonable? It seem surprisingly little AFAIK. Dealer 2 said steel prices over doubled over the last 3 years, but aluminum prices have only crept up a few percentage points a year, so his price for steel trailers has gone up a lot, whereas aluminum trailers haven't increased much. Is this true?
I'm leaning towards the aluminum trailer. Your thoughts?