Who can't do without a utility trailer?

bp fick · Feb 24, 2012

Utility trailer. Absolutely. Wouldn't be without it, on the road and very useful around the place as well, when hooked to the tractor.

creekbend · Feb 24, 2012

I have two utility trailers, 5x8, 6x18. I also have a trailer made from the bed of a Dodge Power Wagon. I use this trailer quite a lot. I have a 3-point hitch that I hook it up to the tractor.

ljohnson778 · Feb 24, 2012

I definitely wouldn't be without my utility trailer. Got a 20'er for hauling the tractor, but otherwise don't use that one too much.

dstig1 · Feb 24, 2012

Certain things the trailer is better, but if i can put it in the (8') bed, I will. Much easier overall. I can get 3 yds of mulch in the bed if heaped a little. 2 face cord of split wood. A ton or two of lumber. Etc

75H2 · Feb 24, 2012

count me in. I "want" a PU, but can't justify the expense. A trailer is much more practical. We have a 6.5 by 12 utility trailer. I bought is as a demo from a dealer for just over 1K. Other than my tractor the trailer is the most practical / useful think I've ever bought.

ultrarunner · Feb 24, 2012

I started my house rehab business back in 1982 with a 4 door Plymouth valiant and a 4 x 6 utility trailer that could haul 4 x 8 sheet goods with the gate down...

The combination saved my a ton of money just on registration fees...

The 72 Valiant with roof rack would routinely transport everything from Water Heaters to 60' for 6' redwood fence with posts and concrete mix...

Used the trailer for dump runs and bulk items... 30 years later I still have both... plus a couple of more trailers a van and a pickup...

I still use the little trailer the most... just so easy to load and unload and the steel deck can't be damaged... and it is easy to hand wheel around the yard...

The most expensive item so far has been a Medical Laser that cost 500K...

Oh... the I'm still using the new tires I bought for it back in 85...

ccdck20hst · Feb 24, 2012

Indispensable for those of us who do not have a pickup truck. About 1991 I bought my used 4' X 8" box trailer for $320. Best money I ever spent. Have had over 1,500 lbs. in it I estimate. Furniture, brush, gravel, wood chips, small boats and anything else that fits get taken move. Don't have to worry about scratching it. Recently I built 2 large work benches and a large three shelf storage rack (3' deep, 8 feet wide and about 6' in height using the Simpson Strong-Tie KWB! Workbench hardware Kit). The trailer was the perfect work platform to use. Leveled the trailer and cut the lumber using the trailer bed and sides as fence to keep everything in place as I cut it. Still would not mind owning a pickup.

sandman2234 · Feb 24, 2012

With the purchase of my last p/u (and fifth wheel trailer), I also lost the bed of my truck. I miss it to a point that I just made a call to the previous owner to ask if he would bring the gooseneck hitch that fits the trailer so I can take the fifth wheel hitch off. I may not like a gooseneck after I try it, due to the hookup problems, but I am going to give it a shot to see if I can reclaim my p/u bed. I do like having a trailer but often I "find" stuff on the way that might not be available if I have to go to the house to grab a trailer, if I have time to do that.
David from jax

rsewill · Feb 25, 2012

I own a car with a hitch. The rest I rent from our friendly rental store.

dstig1 · Feb 25, 2012

Oh sure, if you don't have a PU and aren't going to get one, then a trailer is a no-brainer. But the OP was talking about using the PU bed vs the trailer. Big difference. I still say the bed is much easier for most things. There are exceptions. Long lumber, monster loads, etc.