All You Need to Know About the Different Types of Utility Trailers

Utility trailers are lightweight and versatile pieces of equipment that you can use for various transportation applications, including moving large cargo and awkwardly shaped products. They are often the first choice of business owners looking for a robust and reliable trailer to transport valuable items from one location to the next.

If you want to buy a utility trailer for your work, you might benefit from being familiar with the different available types. As a one-stop destination for your trailer needs, we at Outdoor Motor Sports & Trailer Sales have created this guide to discuss the various types of utility trailers. Keep reading this guide to learn more, and for more information, visit our dealership in Amsterdam, NY.

1. Dump Trailers

If you frequently move loose materials from one spot at your job site to the next, you will need a dump trailer to handle your work more efficiently. The unique design of these machines opens at the rear, allowing you to transport loose raw materials like sand, gravel, and soil and dump them in a specific spot quickly and conveniently. You will often find them working hard on landscaping and construction projects.

2. Equipment Trailers

Next, you have the heavy-duty equipment trailers for hauling large pieces of machinery around. These models offer you the space and weight-handling capacity needed to move heavy and bulky equipment to and from your work site.

3. Car Hauler Trailers

As you might have guessed, car hauler trailers are for transporting cars and trucks from one place to another. These are used by car dealerships and towing services that regularly move SUVs, sedans, and pickup trucks from one of their facilities to another. Depending on your requirements, you can get a model to haul one or multiple cars at a time.

4. Tilt Trailers

Tilt trailers are perfect for thrill-seekers who need a reliable trailer to transport their powersports vehicles like ATVs, UTVs, or golf carts to their favorite outdoor destinations. You can use the unique tilt bed mechanism to tilt the floor or bed of your trailer in one direction or another. You can use the tilted bed as a ramp to drive up your motorsports vehicle onto the platform of the trailer or roll up any heavy items safely and conveniently.

Gooseneck Trailers

Utility trailers can feature a bumper-pull hitch or a gooseneck-style hitch.

A bumper pull trailer attaches to the ball hitch on your towing vehicle, creating a gap between itself and your towing vehicle. On the other hand, a gooseneck trailer mounts onto the bed of your pickup truck and locks into a coupling. This hitch style creates a robust and secure connection and offers more stability to your towing setup. Our customers often prefer to get a gooseneck-style trailer for carrying heavier loads.

Now that you are more familiar with the various types of utility trailers, you are ready to explore a few of them in person. Visit Outdoor Motor Sports & Trailer Sales to peruse our latest inventory of utility trailers. You will find us in Amsterdam, NY, proudly serving those from Schenectady and Albany.