Single and tandem axle open utility trailers, the general-purpose workhorse of the lineup.
Choosing a utility trailer
The open utility trailer is the general-purpose workhorse: an open deck, low sides and a ramp gate. It is the trailer most people buy first, and the one most likely to be bought a size too small.
Deck length is the decision to take seriously. A ten-foot deck handles household moves and yard waste; fourteen and sixteen-foot decks start carrying a mower plus a trailer-load of material at once without stacking.
Mesh or solid sides change what stays put. Mesh holds bags and brush; solid sides suit loose material. Either way, the deck anchors are what keep a load on board, not the sides.
Questions worth asking first
What size utility trailer should I buy?
Buy for the largest load you expect to carry more than once a year, not the average one. The cost step between a 12-foot and a 14-foot deck is small next to the cost of a second trip.
Do I need brakes?
Brake requirements are set by state law against the trailer's weight. Many states require them above 3,000 lb. Check your state rules against the GVWR shown on the listing.
Can I tow one with a car?
Within the car's published tow rating and hitch class, yes for the smaller single-axle models. The rating that matters is the loaded weight, not the empty weight.