Flatbed trailer for ATV

[wushaw]

That HF trailer with some FAT tires would probably be a decent low cost choice.

Here is something to look at. Single axle ATV trailers for off-road use by Country ATV

 

[Lurch]

Not a trailer, but for moving deer out of the woods we use those cheap plastic long sleds you can buy most anywhere in the fall. No matter how big the deer one man can roll it on the sled. Loop the rope around the leg on each side to lessen the strain on the plastic so the rope doesn't pull out, attach to ATV. Even on rocky ground they usually last a couple seasons.

 

[tornadowatchranch]

cabela's and the like has some of the sleds but very heavy duty for carrying decoys. Harbor freight has a small trailer (3x4) that all you have to do is add plywood for the bed. I tow this often with my atv.

 

[MarkV]

I'd be concerned about the 12" height limit. It seems to me you would be bottoming out all the time and you would also have to run some very small tires to stay at that height. If loading is the concern how about making it a tilt bed with a hand winch mounted on the front.

MarkV

 

[Iplayfarmer]

If loading is the concern how about making it a tilt bed with a hand winch mounted on the front.

MarkV

I'll second that suggestoin. I'm a wimp! Anything I can do to improve my mechanical advantage is usually worth it. Hand winches are pretty cheap too.

 

[pat32rf]

Long time back I needed much the same as you, only I had to haul it on the road as well. Made the frame out of electrical "unistrut". Four feet wide, six feet long, lift-off sides which doubled as ramps. The tonque was "A" shaped to deflect trees in the bush and hinged so the frame could tilt.
I've learned that wide tires are good, but tires with a large diameter are better at rolling over rocks and logs. By using the rear suspension from a VW Rabbit I got good ground clearance (no axle) and mounting the tires just outside of the frame gave me suspension movement. With the trailer hooked to the ATV one person can lift the rear and move it to the side, yet it still carries a 700lb bike down the highway or a 1000lb moose thru the bush. (I have a winch on the rear of my bike, I just winched it onto the tilted trailer.)
I've owned and used this trailer for over 30yrs now and other than replacing the plywood floor and tail-lights its done a great job.

 

[soarkrebel1]

Here's mine I built.......


http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa140/soarkrebel/100_2069.jpg

 

[foggy1111]

Check the Polar ATV trailer from Northern Hydraulics. Poly bed tilts and pivots...almost indestructible....easy to load deer, bear, leaves, dirt, tools, wood, etc and cleans up easy. 800 lbs or so capacity. Several other brands with similar build now being produced around here. Nice wide tires and trails perfectly behind a 4 wheeler. I have one and like it alot. About $250.

 

[foggy1111]

ooops....you want to build one. Sorry.

 

[capi75rs]

ooops....you want to build one. Sorry.

I only want to build one if I couldn't find one that would be what I needed for the right price. Everyone has great ideas. I'm seriously considering the sled that was mentioned above. I don't have many rocks to drag the sled over. My problem is I have a bad back. Too much "HeMan" BS when I was a little younger and now I'm paying the price. Thanks for the info.
Rod