Looking for small off-road trailer

[bridge4]

Hey All,
I am looking for a small trailer to pull with my 4-wheeler, tractor and my MIL's Kubota UTV. Having trouble finding something that can handle some rougher terrain and not break the bank. General use is bringing supplies and tools across the river and in the woods. Want the trailer under 500 lbs so it can be towed easily by these things with supplies.

Any ideas? I've seen Iron Baltics and a couple aren't too bad, but prices have surprised me.

Thanks!

 

[brutus54]

Looked at Northern Tool for their small aluminum trailer but was always out of stock. Wanted it for our Kubota rtv500, ended up getting an Alumna 4X6 ft that is road worthy and also fits in the trails we cut in our woods. I've been carrying 3pt attachments to a friend's camp behind the Subaru as well.

 

[bridge4]

Looked at Northern Tool for their small aluminum trailer but was always out of stock. Wanted it for our Kubota rtv500, ended up getting an Alumna 4X6 ft that is road worthy and also fits in the trails we cut in our woods. I've been carrying 3pt attachments to a friend's camp behind the Subaru as well.

I have a larger alumna, I like it alot, I'll check their site. I'll also see if I can find the northern tool variety. Some good tips, thank you!

 

[gstrom99]

I have one of these. I beat the heck out of it and it's lasted well. Pulls behind atv and lawn tractors well. Not sure about the Kubota hitch. I did replace the tires a few years ago, dry rot and leaked some air. Plastic tub won't rust.

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[bridge4]

I have one of these. I beat the heck out of it and it's lasted well. Pulls behind atv and lawn tractors well. Not sure about the Kubota hitch. I did replace the tires a few years ago, dry rot and leaked some air. Plastic tub won't rust.

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I like these, and found a similar version that goes a little heavier.

Polar Trailer HD 1500TA Utility Trailer Tandem Axle 8262 from POLAR TRAILER - Acme Tools

Polar Trailer HD 1500TA Utility Trailer Tandem Axle - 8262 from POLAR TRAILER

www.acmetools.com

They make one even bigger one that handles 1800lbs, my tractor could handle that if I ever needed to bring a lot of concrete bags around. or stone. Going to think hard, but leaning towards one of these poly type trailers.

Thanks for the help guys

 

[BUXFAN1911]

Polar Trailer HD MAX Trailer 10535 - The Home Depot

 

[bridge4]

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Polar Trailer HD MAX Trailer 10535 - The Home Depot

model with the two axels is out of stock, this is what I want though. I guess I could add the TA kit to it.

 

[Code54]

I was looking for something for the same reason - mostly for behind my ATV. I found a used old Gravley trailer for $100 and the metal was in perfect shape (that is dirt in the bed in the photo). $50 in bedliner, and a friend was scraping an old lawn tractor and gave me the rims/wheels which fit perfectly on the Gravley stock axle.

 

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I'd love to find a small dumping trailer, I have a huge heap of wood chips out front where the chipper trucks drop them and a variety of places across the land I move them to. That Polar Trailer's 1 cu yd would fit two tractor buckets (1/3cu yd bucket but it's light stuff and overfilling the bucket is easy)... I want something about 3yd, maybe 4. $5k for a proper dumping 5x8 trailer isn't quite in my budget, I keep hoping that the price of dump trailers crashes....

 

[bridge4]

Polar Trailer HD MAX Trailer 10535 - The Home Depot

I looked more at that double axle, sounds more trouble than it's worth, I think I might bite the bullet on this puppy!

I was looking for something for the same reason - mostly for behind my ATV. I found a used old Gravley trailer for $100 and the metal was in perfect shape (that is dirt in the bed in the photo). $50 in bedliner, and a friend was scraping an old lawn tractor and gave me the rims/wheels which fit perfectly on the Gravley stock axle.
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That looks great!! If you are bored with it, you can drop it off here.

I'd love to find a small dumping trailer, I have a huge heap of wood chips out front where the chipper trucks drop them and a variety of places across the land I move them to. That Polar Trailer's 1 cu yd would fit two tractor buckets (1/3cu yd bucket but it's light stuff and overfilling the bucket is easy)... I want something about 3yd, maybe 4. $5k for a proper dumping 5x8 trailer isn't quite in my budget, I keep hoping that the price of dump trailers crashes....

HA! You and me both. I've talked lightly with a neighbor about going in on one together actually. I'm always borrowing his stuff anyways so I'm not worried about him abusing the situation, it is looking like the only way I get one without making the wife mad though!

 

[John_Mc]

I have the Polar tandem axle 1500# trailer (model 8262) that Bridge4 linked for about 8 years. I added the side extensions which increased the capacity from 22 up to 35 cu ft. It comes with the pin hitch, but I also purchased the conversion to makeit work with a 2" ball hitch. It's held up well for me so far. The tandem axle is a definite plus in rough terrain. The down side is that the tandem wheels scrub when turning sharply and it's more expensive than the single axle.

It does dump by hand, but the balance is decent so the hand dumping is do-able unless you load it in a front-heavy manner.

 

[bridge4]

I have the Polar tandem axle 1500# trailer (model 8262) that Bridge4 linked for about 8 years. I added the side extensions which increased the capacity from 22 up to 35 cu ft. It comes with the pin hitch, but I also purchased the conversion to makeit work with a 2" ball hitch. It's held up well for me so far. The tandem axle is a definite plus in rough terrain. The down side is that the tandem wheels scrub when turning sharply and it's more expensive than the single axle.

It does dump by hand, but the balance is decent so the hand dumping is do-able unless you load it in a front-heavy manner.

great, I actually made the order last night! But for the single axle. I think if I find it isn't doing what I need from it, I would try the TA kit, but from a few reviews it sounds like it isn't really as great as I want it to be. I think it needs an Independent Suspension to do it how my fathers 6 wheeler does. Anyways, I am happy to hear you have had success with it, I also ordered the side extensions.

 

[slckeys]

I'd love to find a small dumping trailer, I have a huge heap of wood chips out front where the chipper trucks drop them and a variety of places across the land I move them to. That Polar Trailer's 1 cu yd would fit two tractor buckets (1/3cu yd bucket but it's light stuff and overfilling the bucket is easy)... I want something about 3yd, maybe 4. $5k for a proper dumping 5x8 trailer isn't quite in my budget, I keep hoping that the price of dump trailers crashes....

I looked at these and they seemed pretty neat. Off road and road legal. Not sure of the prices now though.

Extreme Road & Trail ATV Trailers

Extreme Road & Trail ATV Trailers

extremeroadandtrail.com

 

[bridge4]

I looked at these and they seemed pretty neat. Off road and road legal. Not sure of the prices now though.

Extreme Road & Trail ATV Trailers

Extreme Road & Trail ATV Trailers

extremeroadandtrail.com

Those look great, a step up from what I need, but they also might be a good solution down the road when I want to get into a bigger dump.

 

[mikester]

https://www.princessauto.com/en/searchresults?Nr=product.active%3A1&Ntt=atv%20trailer*&Nty=1&No=0&Nrpp=50&Rdm=682&searchType=simple&type=search

Or buy an old snowmobile trailer and have at it

 

[gstrom99]

I want something about 3yd, maybe 4. $5k for a proper dumping 5x8 trailer isn't quite in my budget, I keep hoping that the price of dump trailers crashes....

Are your sure you meant THREE yards? That's huge, for a tow behind trailer. Here is a pic of a three yard dump truck and double axle dump trailer...

 

[Sawyer Rob]

Or buy an old snowmobile trailer and have at it

An old sno-mobile trailer is what I have been using for many many years, it's worked out very well and I can pull it right down the road, if I want.

SR

 

[John_Mc]

great, I actually made the order last night! But for the single axle. I think if I find it isn't doing what I need from it, I would try the TA kit, but from a few reviews it sounds like it isn't really as great as I want it to be. I think it needs an Independent Suspension to do it how my fathers 6 wheeler does. Anyways, I am happy to hear you have had success with it, I also ordered the side extensions.

Another useful accessory is the cover. Make sure you get the one to fit your trailer. The one for the 1200# trailer won't fit the 1500# trailer. The correct cover will also fit with the extended sides on.

I've found it handy when I have a load of gear and want to keep rain or snow off of it, but don't want to have to unpack it.

https://www.amazon.com/Polar-Trailer-8266-Resistant-Opening/dp/B0045DEL6M/

 

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Are your sure you meant THREE yards? That's huge, for a tow behind trailer. Here is a pic of a three yard dump truck and double axle dump trailer...View attachment 790723

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yeah probably not that big. 3 with high sides for light materials (chips), maybe 1.5 low side for heavy.

 

[bridge4]

Another useful accessory is the cover. Make sure you get the one to fit your trailer. The one for the 1200# trailer won't fit the 1500# trailer. The correct cover will also fit with the extended sides on.

I've found it handy when I have a load of gear and want to keep rain or snow off of it, but don't want to have to unpack it.

https://www.amazon.com/Polar-Trailer-8266-Resistant-Opening/dp/B0045DEL6M/

good tip, thank you I'll get it on order. I was thinking about it but wasn't sure, I can find room in one of my shipping containers, but realistically it's going to be outside next to my utility trailer.