Trailers
Box Trailers
The box trailer is the one most people need: a steel tub on a drawbar that carries rubbish to the tip on Saturday and tools to a job on Monday. Ours are made to order in Queanbeyan, from a standard 6 x 4 up to a 12 x 5 tandem, with the side height, floor, tailgate and finish chosen for the way you will use it.
Box Trailers for sale, built to your spec
Looking for box trailers for sale in Canberra or Queanbeyan? Every one we sell is made to order in our Queanbeyan workshop — sized, rated and finished for exactly how you'll use it. Here are some examples of past builds. Yours will be unique to you.
Already towing one? We also do servicing, repairs, NSW & ACT rego inspections and parts.
Past builds
Some examples
8 box trailers we've built. Every one made to order.
Buyer's guide
The box trailers we build
Standard box trailers
A checker-plate floor, welded sides and a drop tailgate. The size most people pick is a 7 x 4 or 7 x 5 on a single axle; a 6 x 4 suits a small car and a tight garage.
High-sided box trailers
Taller sides hold more loose material, green waste or a bigger load of boxes without a cage. We fit a spare wheel on the drawbar or under it, where it stays out of the tub.
Lidded and covered trailers
A tilting lockable lid turns a box trailer into dry, secure storage you can leave on the street. For a lighter cover we fit gas struts, so the lid lifts with one hand.
Commercial and farm trailers
Front and rear gates that open, heavier chassis and tandem axles for daily use. We have built compact 4 x 3 farm trailers and long tandems for commercial loads.
Getting a quote
What we need to quote your box trailer
- What you will carry most often, and the heaviest load you expect.
- The size you have in mind, or the space it has to fit in at home.
- What you tow with, and whether you want brakes fitted.
- Extras: high sides, lid or cover, spare wheel, jockey wheel, toolbox, paint colour.
Not sure what your car can tow? Read how much can my car tow, or call us on (02) 6297 7709. Weighing up the finish? See galvanised vs painted.
Common questions
What size box trailer should I get?
A 6 x 4 carries a few bins of garden waste or a load from the hardware store and fits in most garages. A 7 x 4 or 7 x 5 is the most common choice for a household because it takes a fridge or a mower without the tailgate down. Tradies and anyone moving house regularly usually go to an 8 x 5 or larger on tandem axles. We build every size between 6 x 4 and 12 x 5, so tell us what you carry and we will size it.
Does a box trailer need brakes?
Not if it stays under 750 kg fully loaded, which covers most single-axle box trailers used around the house. Over 750 kg it needs brakes, and over 2,000 kg it needs brakes on every wheel plus a breakaway system. We rate the trailer when we build it and fit brakes to match.
Do you sell box trailers off the lot?
Every trailer we sell is made to order in our Queanbeyan workshop, so you choose the size, sides and fittings rather than taking what is on the yard. Ask us about the current build time when you request a quote.
Keep looking
Other trailer types
Ready to build your box trailer?
Have a chat with the team and we'll get you exactly what you're after.