The Best Trailer For UNDER $1,000 | Showing My Very First Utility Trailer From Tractor Supply Co!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

So what was the size of your guys first trailer?! Did you end up going with one from Tractor Supply like I did, or something a little larger? Lmk in the comments down below!

[@slum3947]

I got mine at Lowe's it has the mesh floor I'm having buyer's remorse nowbecause everybody saying I should have went with the wood floor I only have one Lowe's in my town and they didn't have the same trailer I wanted with wood floors and also I got pipe railsI did see a weed eater rack on another guy's trailer with pipe rails.. so if you have anything to say about my trailer to make me feel better LMK LOL

[@im.a.skyentist9692]

@@slum3947 You can install your own wood floor for better reinforcement on the wire mesh. This is what I plan to do once I get one of these trailers, might throw some two by fours on the sides and front to reinforce the frame.

[@koreyhallslawncare7997]

I'm only 14 but I bought a trailer that needs a liltlc for 75bucks from a old neighbor

[@keepevolving7968]

I’m pretty sure I just bought the exact same type at a dedicated trailer dealer in my area. It’s called a Carry On. I went with the 5x10 with treated 2x6 floors and the extra strength gate for $1200. The axle is rated at 3500lbs and the tires look like car tires with nice chunky thread. The Suretrack brand was only 500 more but I been spending a lot of money building my arsenal of legit commercial grade equipment.

[@kevinshea5819]

Tractor Supply, 5 x 8 utility trailer. On sale for $599. I bought the trailer jack for $32 and I am going to get decking. So far so good.

[@lionlegacy6652]

It's refreshing to See someone who highlights his humble beginnings thinks of others and encourages others! Very much appreciated! 😊

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

I’m 10 years in and it’s still humble beginning lol but ty!

[@joelisatorres4277]

Yeah ive been looking at those myself i want one . i was deleiviring pizzas as side gig id rather do lawns .pizzas was cool but work too late

[@DRIBBLES2500]

I am excited.. Most folks that follow my post know I have cerebral palsy. Well after my entire life always wanting to own a lawn service I started in 2012 with 2 lawns...In 2014 I went up to about 7 lawns.......I met my now Wife in 2014 and she gave me the desire and the drive to want to do more......In 2015 I purchased a used better Honda mower from my Father in law........That mower I OUT GREW in the first 2 months of the season......In June of 2015 I purchased a Toro Time Master....Used that for the rest of 2015 all of 2016 and all of 2017........Well as of now I have out grown that : ) I bought myself a 6 by 12 BIG TEX last week....I also have a used regular lawn tractor to get started with.......By JUNE MY GOAL IS TO HAVE A ZERO TURN...........When dreams come true...............I do it for exercise because I COULD NEVER PHYSICALLY do enough to support myself but I enjoy mowing its good exercise for the cerebral palsy.........My goal is to put $ 1,000 Down on a zero turn by Memorial Day :)

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

That's awesome pal! Great work!

[@VictorSanchez-SAF]

Hey, I hear you. Growing a small business isn't easy. Just wanted to let you know that I specialize in helping landscape companies grow through funding.

[@timraber6575]

My first trailer was a used Habor freight 4 by 8 for $100.00. I built new sides, used it for 5 years. I sold it for $150. My second trailer was a used Sure-Trac 5 X 8 flat bed trailer that was sold by Home Depot over ten years ago. I built new wooden sides and I’m still using it. I’ve been offered a good price for it, but not enough that I could replace with a new one like it. Last year I purchased a new 5 by 10 Sure-Trac trailer to haul my 42 inch Zero Turn mower. Good trailers are a great investment. Thanks for the video.

[@ulysses9537]

Tim Raber how much was the 5x10

[@timraber6575]

I gave $1700. I liked the tail gate assist, the set back jack, led lighting, and they added a spare tire for that price. I’ve added 2 X10 sides. It’s was a good value for the extras that I would have spent to get some of these things on a cheaper trailer.

[@workingcountry1776]

5 years on an HF trailer? Wow

[@theehgroup7006]

I had a TSC 5x8 trailer, 36 Exmark, and a push mower and a minivan my parents gave me in 2006. 1 year later added a Load Trail 14ft, exmark 60 inch and 2007 Silverado. Work hard!! Keep Grinding!!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

That’s awesome

[@cristiancruz5512]

Having a small trailer and being able to outgrow it is the best feeling. We started our landscape company with a push mower and folding it into our 94’ accord sedan. Since then we upgraded to a Nissan Titan king bed and will be upgraded once more to a 3/4 or 1 ton truck

[@dekoldrick]

That's exactly what I did. Use a push mower and fold it in the back of my 93 accord. Now I have a 4x6 trailer with a 30" rider being pulled by a new 93 accord because my old one was totaled. Saving up to get my 88 F150 transmission fixed so I can transition to that and later upgrade to a bigger trailer.

[@Michael-ck5hs]

Literally have a shopping cart with this, a new push mower and weed eater in it. Going into business as soon as taxes hit. Thanks for the awesome advice!

[@ethangray2375]

By chance my dad bought a 5x8 trailer from Tractor Supply a few years ago and I recently started using it for my lawn care business. We got a local welder to add reinforcements and mesh sides. I fit my 48” John Deere Rider, push mower, weedeater, blower, cones, gas, and even grass clippings. It works great!

[@ethangray2375]

Also we added a bulldog jack (also purchased from Tractor Supply)

[@tennesseemattoutdoors5405]

Still Using my first sub-1500 trailer and I would Have never expected having to upgrade because of all the contracts in less than 2 year’s. Do good work and be fair the business will grow in the end period!

[@bronzechicken4437]

These are great trailers in general, I've been doing small engine repair for three years and finally picked up one. I got a 4x7 tilt one they don't even MAKE anymore for $200, and I've fit all kinds of equipment on it, then I picked up a 5x8 used for $300, and that's GREAT for what I do with it, and the 5x8 size is a good start, with the mesh floor and 12" wheels, only thing I've done to mine to alter it from stock is bearing buddies.

[@PressureSpaceCoast]

Where did you find a used one for $300?! I’m trying to find one in the $500 range.

[@213segura8]

I bought one i put a weed eater rack a blower rack ,and even fit my mini hustler tractor. i love it is a 5×8 wood floors and now I've in a market for a bigger trailer. My business grew because of the tractor supply trailer. Now remember people if u don't have the money to purchase one cash . Tractor supply makes it easy if you want to get it in credit they will approve u for one of their cridit cards on the spot with fair credit. JUST SOME ADVICE FROM FAST EDGE LAWN CARE AND LANDSCAPE in California. Nice video your speaking words of wisdom i did the exact thing.

[@cledussnow3935]

When buying a trailer look around at the wood thickness, most are pretty thin. It might cost a little more for a thicker decking but over time it would bay fo itself.

[@nhallstar007]

Tip for someone picking one of these up - Buy a swing down front jack with a wheel for easy maneuverability into storage. Cheap and easy addition.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

the jack wheel is a back saver.

[@pkrbil4541]

I've put a swing down jack on every trailer I've ever owned. Makes life so much easier!!

[@Denverscorpio]

Here at the end of 2022, you can't even find a used trailer for below $1000 new trailers for a cheap one will run you $2200 seems like every company is taking advantage of this inflation. Makes me sick.

[@MrLtcslick]

Here in 2024 I just paid $1200 for a trailer that would have been $500 just several years ago.

[@mmurph7670]

Tractor Supply was my first trailer as well. Great value, I sold mine used for what I paid for it new. I did however pick up a 2017 sure Trac 6x12 trailer used last year for $1,300 and it's a TANK. Square tube powder coated. Highly recommended sure-trac Someone bought it when they bought new furniture so they could avoid delivery fees and thought they would use it more.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Nice pal someone else's mistake is your profit!

[@VictorSanchez-SAF]

sounds like a really good deal!

[@danyabunsie9596]

5x8 did right for me. Plus I put my own floor board in. Thanks for the highlights. Big help.💲💲💲

[@z.a.fishing9207]

I'm just starting out and thinking of getting my first trailer. this was a very helpful video

[@nickripley1604]

Me as well my first season right now really enjoying my self for sure

[@tag9147tag]

When I was looking around at trailers, I eventually ended up at tractor Supply and bought the 5 x 8 with wire mesh floor. I really like the trailers also I am considering putting either plywood or board flooring on it. I am thinking that the wire mesh with putting wood over it is even better than just the wood floor trailers.

[@nikkimcdonald4562]

Same here. I like the added versatility and since is a light weight trailer, I like the mesh has air flow.

[@davidstill754]

Don't use plywood. Get decking Lumber. Fit your boards tightly together (no gaps between boards) as Lumber will shrink over time. Bolt your Lumber down with carriage bolts at every cross member and ends. Again this keeps boards straight and from rattling. Lastly let treated Lumber dry, it usually takes 10 to 14 days to dry. Once it is use a very good stain and waterproof your decking. Once every 4 to 5 years stain it again and your floor will last 25 to 30 years easily. Its easy to do and the best floor you can put on a 3500 lbs axle trailer

[@tag9147tag]

@@davidstill754 That is exactly what I did. I only used 1 inch thick boards to keep the trailer as light weight as possible. I have since sold my trailer as it is no longer needed.

[@alexott7172]

Im so happy I just found a enclosed trailer for the best price. I bout it for $850 it was a 5 by 10 and had all new rims and brand new tires what a steal.

[@davieslawnservice1455]

I wanted to spend around $1000 for a 5x8 but paid $1500 for a 6.5x12 Forest river. To me it was worth it-tall wooden sides(good for mulching) and a ramp that folds into trl if you want, plus more space. I would like to mention that a spare wheel/tire is a good idea too...just in case!

[@proscapesinc.4479]

Davieslawnservice p

[@VictorSanchez-SAF]

"I totally get where you're coming from! Sometimes spending a bit more upfront can bring added value in the long run. The extra space, tall wooden sides for mulching, and the foldable ramp sound like fantastic features. And you're right about the spare wheel/tire - it's always good to be prepared. Overall, it sounds like you made a solid investment in a trailer that meets your specific needs. Thanks for sharing your experience and the tip about the spare wheel - I'll definitely consider that!"

[@Ethan-he9nb]

I started out with the same exact trailer and it worked well for me. You put out some of the best content man. Enjoy the videos!!

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Thanks pal!

[@JSMowing]

I have had a 12x6 utility trailer that we bought from Runnings in 2009 and it is still holding up. I have to rewire the lights, but got a kit for under $40. The rest of the trailer has held up wonderfully! Well worth the investment if you are looking at getting a utility trailer.

[@KenMrKLC]

I just realized my trailer is the same brand as the 2 you spoke of like you started with except mine is wood floor 12'x6.5 foot.... 2990 lb rating... Same gate, same gate pin setup etc.... My OCD would have peeled the top of the reflector sticker that was off on the right side of the gate on the mesh floor trailer you talked about. I was waiting for you to fix it.

[@dcmkcbbq]

A 5x10 wooden floor trailer is a great starter. Spend a couple of extra bucks and go for a 3500 lb. axle. The wood floor makes it really easy to throw on some sideboards and haul topsoil and mulch. Also w. the 3500 lb. axle you can haul a dingo if you need a rental for a job and not worry about flattening your trailer.

[@2GTerrell]

Bought my first 6X12 in 2007. Still in use today as a run around trailer. Spend a little extra $$$ and get 3,500 lb axels and wood floor. We even put our Dingo TX 525, a pallet of sod, pavers, fertilizer and of course pine straw... or anything you need to get somewhere quick, to finish a job.

[@VictorSanchez-SAF]

"Good job! Impressive that your 6X12 from 2007 is still going strong

[@Fencearmor]

Really great series Brian! It is amazing to see how far you have come and how you are sharing the best tips for new comers. Seems like a great company and a great trailer to start off with.

[@JsCrazyCutzLLC]

Love me some Tractor Supply. My first was a 5x10 for a $1000.

[@MatthewsMacCast]

I have the same 5x8 trailer. It’s good but I have put grown it. With the snapper pro sw35 it’s a bit to small. It really helped me expand my business. Will be upgrading this year.

[@wyattslawnservice7212]

Great video man! My first trailer was a Lowe's 5x8 mesh trailer and it was terrific for my business! However I actually just sold it (for over what I purchased it for) to upgrade a bit! These are some great tips to help the new guys out there! Good video Brian! 😃👍

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Ha yeah that's awesome!

[@Bag0fRats]

Wyatt's lawn service screwy that people will pay more for a used one, but they do.

[@wyattslawnservice7212]

Bag0fRats it is! I think it's just them not doing their research! But I guess Its kinda screwy of me to sell mine so high! Haha

[@wyattslawnservice7212]

Brendan Anderson First of all... Why? Second, jokes on you I don't have an Angie's list account

[@wyattslawnservice7212]

Brendan Anderson plus I feel that my comment (I made a month ago) was very positive towards Brian. Plus I bought the trailer used for $300 and sold it for $500 so what's the big deal? Just because your not good at getting deals or selling stuff doesn't mean you should screw with me.

[@carlitosverduzco88]

I'm thinking of being a weekend warrior lawn service on the side and this video was super helpful. I was thinking of getting a 5 by 10 but after watching this videos a 5 by 10 would be to big for me. I'm goin with the 4 by 7 That be perfect for my side lawn service hustle thanks man.

[@lavalleeturfcare7523]

I still have my 5x8 from there. I opted for the mesh and just threw some plywood down. Gets a little torn up by the aerators, but overall, it's holding up good.

[@CashensPowerwashing]

I did the same thing, and put water sealant/stain on it i bolted the plywood down with stainless nuts bolts and nylon lock nuts. Working great and the water basically beads up and rolls off and I have tracking bolted down for e track straps on my back wheels. Works awesome

[@cpridgen]

New to subscribe but not new to your vids. This was an awesome post. This is my second year offering services and I'm using a passed down 4x7 with the original mesh. Plywood flooring added. Doing alright so far. Hoping to grow and expand by the end of the summer! Appreciate your content and the knowledge you give.

[@daveallen4194]

Brian... if a new guy planned to do snow removal, with blowers, driving around on salted streets, I would recommend a 10 or 12 ft Aluma brand trailer. (The steel ones will look like crap in the first couple years.)

[@BuggIg]

I love my 5x8, i can fit both my motorcycles on it if i need too and its great to haul the riding lawn mower and push with an extra gas can or 2. We also pull it with our prius to make menards runs and it pulls great. Mine is a carry on with 13 inch wheels that was purchased in 2007, so 11 years and still going strong. I've repainted it and replaced the lights, but so far nothing else. Great little trailers.

[@bobskowronek6691]

Great vid a great start up trailer and yes the wood floor the way to go. A great item to look into is the jack-e-up for your trailer jack, a quick Jack disconnect system for your trailer. Way better than dented and scratched truck tailgate and fingers. Brain great tips as always keep passing the knowledge forward

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Great tips as well!

[@thompsonlawnmaintenance91]

That was my first trailer. I still use it from time to time.

[@workingcountry1776]

I was fortunate and found an old pop-up camper for $50.00. It has a 2k# axel so should hold 2 riders and a 21 push ez. Once the snow melts I'm looking forward to finishing it up. So far its gutted and the back wall cut off. Looking to build a ramp gate and repaint the sheet metal. Also going to use the old door on the curb side for easily getting my 21 inch mower out.

[@JohnDeere50d]

Strong Tower Lawn Care a 2k axle isn't enough for 2 zero turns. Regular riders yes

[@workingcountry1776]

JohnDeere50d Both units are residential, yes I know they won't last but got to start somewhere. We rarely use two mowers since I'm solo but at times family helps. We want to skip the trailer and run a walk behind or sander directly out of the truck God bless. Thanks for the comment.

[@deadpig821]

I started with a 4x8 i got for $100 from a friend which held my 48 inch walk behind perfectly but after a year i upgraded to a 52 inch stand on so i just went to home depot and picked up a 5x8 for only $790 with the wood floor. I suggest the wood floor over mesh because it lasts longer, looks nicer and its much quieter on those annoying concrete streets which we sadly still have alot of around here.

[@rickyrodriguez2238]

Good video. Don’t change Brian good to see someone still have that spark !

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Thanks pal

[@brucealbert8024]

Well done, like the practical and informative presentation. Very helpful

[@chuckmaxon3727]

I bought a mesh floor- ramp 5x8 at Lowes, last year. After about 3 months of carrying around a ZTR I had to put floor boards in it. Home Depot had some planks marked 50% off so I spent maybe $30. to put in a wood floor. I put a half sheet of scrap plywood on the ramp. It is a good trailer to start with.

[@buddha128th]

Crazy that after 4years the prize has literally DOUBLED

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Yup.

[@ralphcantrell3214]

If you are not in the lawn business, and therefore only use the trailer occasionally and on weekends, the mesh floor might be a better choice. They don't kill the grass when left sitting in one spot for long periods. They are a good bit lighter and easier to pull, and will therefore have a slightly larger payload. And best of all, you don't have to replace the wood all the time, which is an expensive pain in the keister. My last wooden floor trailer had to get a new floor just 6 years after it was purchased new. I use my trailers for hauling dirt bikes and camping eqipment to and from the mountains for vacations etc, and for when I buy something big, like a washer or dryer or sofa or something. I traded that trailer away over a year ago, and I am still trying to get grass to grow on the bare dirt where it used to sit in the yard. My next trailer will have a mesh floor. To keep it from sagging, I will simply keep a piece of painted, 3/4 plywood in the shed to put on it for added strength when necessary.

[@Italianborn]

Always awesome video ! I bought a 7x8 used trailer paid 800CAD and i spend 90$ to rewire it plus 80$ to put up some sheets of playwood around, will do the work for now but i still dream on a trailer like yours !!

[@donaldscurry4587]

I guess you have esp. I am eating lunch heading to Tractor Supply to purchase a trailer. Thank you for helping me decide it is a good trailer. As always great information. Be well

[@antcri730]

This was 6 years ago. There are no trailers under $1000 now. Thanks brandon.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Truth

[@JCTheLawnCareGuy]

Probably one of your best videos yet! Great advice

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Thanks pal!

[@williamgreer4162]

My first trailer was a mesh floor. Start out with what you can afford, don't start out with a bunch of payments. The only downside to a mesh floor is the tack welds break in the mesh sags. The Harbor Freight 170 Mig / flux welder will do just fine for repairs on the mesh. But when you weld it back yourself you can weld it up much stronger.

[@kikibailey2260]

Will be looking for my husbands first trailer at tractor supply

[@6.8SuperDutyDriver]

Another great vid bro!Yeah, Tractor Supply is GTG.

[@daniellang6112]

started with 4x7. used it to haul street bike and pressure washing eqpt. moving up to 5x8 for my future toro 50 inch timecutter! great trailers,just watch out for those chinese tires!! fast forward to 2023, 5x8 wooden bottom 12 tires version is running 1k.

[@bobsugrue2703]

Three years later those trailers are up 80 percent.$$$

[@Grassology-vs1hn]

Great tips. You and Keith need to make a lawn care movie.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

I don't think Keith needs me to make a movie, he's crushing it as is!

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

through some research ( and lots of Blessing ), i got a 2017 6x12 open trailer with side gate from a trailer supply out in the sticks, for a little over a grand after registration, title and tax. it was a damaged return that was bought by this place, repaired and resold at a discount. never owned, in great shape--pretty much new, actually...1ton load capacity ( aside from the weight of the trailer itself ). got it for a little over half price.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

That’s awesome pal love those kind of finds

[@Dale.Nienow]

It is small but it will start your bissness, before I got my enclosed trailer I was useing 5x8 mesh but I took out the mesh and put wood floor but I left the mesh on the gate and the first boards 10 years ago are actually still on their.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

They do hold up very cool

[@jahnweakley5214]

One of the best beginner (wasn’t my first but definitely wish it would’ve been) is the cub cadet cc600. It’s wide enough to save you some good time, and agile enough to take almost (I’ve yet to find somewhere it couldn’t go) anywhere a 21” mower could go. It’s got caster wheels and a steel deck.

[@chasewhite774]

This helped a hole lot!! Thank you!!

[@timothykekeyjackson6930]

Thanks for the awesome review... Really appreciate it

[@joshgregory12]

I'm pulling a round tube top 6x8 like the one to the right in your video. Been pulling a Exmark Lazer Z 60" for a couple years with no problems to the trailer other than the tires wearing out. If I had it to do over, I would have started with a 10 ft trailer, though, the 8 ft doesn't have enough room for a pushmower if I have a zero turn on it. Thanks for the video, as always, man!

[@truthmatters8770]

BOUGHT a 5x8 mesh trailer at tractor supply 8 years ago for 499 it was a great trailer and id buy another one, i put a plywood floor on it , harbor freight tongue jack and spare tire carrier and delivered hundreds of standby generators with it. probably had an easy 5000 miles on it and the second set of tires when it was recently stolen. same trailer is 799 now so im borrowing one for a while. as mentioned in the video I had a sign on the tailgate, ill never do that again and don't recommend it if you pull for the distances that we do. its like towing a parachute on the interstate and blocks the view when backing up.

[@Jeff_Sigmon]

I just bought this trailer with the wood floor a month ago for my Atv

[@easygolawncare9702]

I bought a farm store trailer 7x12 with a side gate as a temporary trailer. Got stuck using it for 6 years and now in its 7th my dad is still using it for personal use

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

These little trailers can last forever, ha

[@easygolawncare9702]

i think its because the steel is so week it flexes instead of breaks. When I first hooked on to my sure trac i FELT it. LOL

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Hahaha

[@brandonbelanger_Official]

I use the same 5X8 that you started out with, great trailer at a great price, but defiantly upgrading to an enclosed by years end hopefully.

[@apex-genuine8245]

Got my first trailer and mower set up today I feel accomplished AF 😤

[@Timrathmore]

Very well done!! Not to many good people like you!! Great information!

[@dekoldrick]

Just recently bought a little 4x6 for my 30" rider. Needed something small and light to be pulled by my 93 accord which it does easy as long as I don't turn on the AC. A temporary stop-gap until I get my F150 in the shop.

[@lawnjustice5742]

i Thing the video was great and well needed for the first timers but I went on craigslist and found a 6x10 for $1000 with wood floor about 45mins away from me

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

That’s awesome sounds like a good deal

[@diegocenteno8092]

Hey I started with the same trailer you did bought it used of a dealer I condition it for landscaping and used it only my first season. I decided to up upgrade to a PJ 6x10 mostly because I was afraid to break it with all the heavy leads. Sold it to a good friend and still tempted to buy it back, and just leave it for mowing or a second trailer. But just being a weekend landscaper was my reason for selling it.

[@KenMrKLC]

My best advice would be this.... Most of the time it is what your market is looking for... If you have acreage lawns, large facilities etc you are going to be buying multiple mowers, ZTRs etc.... The trailer needs to be sufficient to fit what you use, your truck needs to be enough to pull that trailer... if you plow get a 4wd... if you are going to do cleanups, mulch and or any construction get a dump...etc etc... The workload dictates the equipment you buy. Regardless if a single axle trailer is enough and 12' or under fits your needs... good advice for those people.

[@VictorSanchez-SAF]

"Spot-on advice! Tailoring equipment to your specific workload and market needs is key. Whether it's multiple mowers for large facilities or a dump for cleanups and construction, matching the equipment to the task ensures optimal efficiency.

[@gabemalcolm4429]

I agree definitely a good option! Good work Brian

[@jtklawncareandsnowremoval8256]

I love my 5x8 2018 cam and 1967 6x10 dump big Tex man dumps are best I’m 17 with two mint trailers and small lawn company

[@robojohn181]

My first trailer which I’m still using is a 5.5x10 thinking of selling it this year and getting a 6x14 also have a 7x14 enclosed trailer that I use for lawn care.

[@jclawnandsnow3525]

First mower was a 52 inch gravely pro walk and trailer was a 6x12 haulmark transport enclosed

[@wayneslawncare9241]

I started out with a 4x8...... What I know now is I would go no smaller than the 5x8 wooden floor...when I upgraded to my next mower it was a 52" and the 4 foot wide trailer was useless.....and the wooden flower will hold up the best on the bigger mower.....just my 2 cents

[@jdp0316]

Started with a 5x8 quickly grew out of it sold it the other day for $450 and just bought my 6x12 for $560

[@therrienmichael08]

I’m sure I will go this route. Put it on my Home Depot card and forget about it. I just need something to park in the RV lot and ride the mower within the development.

[@ernie5764]

thank you ,we have a home made 5x8 all so

[@rivardasphalt6326]

I own one of the tube type and I'm putting sidewalls and a leaf vac on it to make it a leaf box cause my enclosed trailer will be carrying my tools this year

[@Methodical2]

I'm in the market for a small trailer to pull a ZT mower. I am not in the business, but I need to be able to move the ZT to cut my parent's lawn. I like that 5x8. I also can use it to move/haul stuff.

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Toro Titan, Exmark Radius, Toro TimeCutter

[@Methodical2]

@@BriansLawnMaintenance Toro 50"

[@ChrisWhitley-tx1oz]

I’m looking for a 5x10 for a utility trailer. Have a mower but looking more at hauling things like lumber, tools.

[@jadenduncan]

I went with the six by twelve dual axle

[@texarkanaandi7393]

For a strong multi-purpose first utility trailer, I would go with a wood board, A-Frame trailer that includes a jack. This set-up will last for years and will pay for itself in no time.

[@CashensPowerwashing]

I added a marine Jack from northern tool for $35 it works great for rolling it around

[@eagle1333]

Hey Brian! While I agree starting out we all had to be frugal , I personally never liked open trailers for the following reasons....1 Theft 2 vandalism 3 Equipment damage, I mean if you have it parked in a secure area okay , but with an enclosed trailer say 6x12 ya pretty much take away all temptation.. A plus is the 4 sided billboard, security and safety i.e. gas and oil not being accessible ... As for price I started with a 6x10 for $1200 used which I kept for 5 yrs. and sold for $800.... For the new guys out there remember the guys that are buying new have the old ones for sale, check around I think you may be Surprised and happier with an enclosed used trailer to start....Besides other guys knowing you're just putting a business together are more apt to make you a good deal as they've been in your shoes and know the struggle.......Just my humble opinion, good luck out there! Sonny

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Yeah I agree 100%. A good enclosed trailer starting out too can save a lot of headaches and hassles like you mentioned, if you have a little more room in your budget.

[@eagle1333]

This is a Terrible word this word Budget....lol

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

true, but the open trailer allows versatility for landscape work like mulch, brush hauling and cleanups.

[@yardenvyofvirginia8780]

Good little trailers. Definitely get an A frame tongue and not the one piece. Get the mesh floor and add your own wood later. You save $ and the wood floor ones have no mesh under them just a few horizontal braces. Catch them on sale! Lowe’s has them too. Save 10 % with coupon or military discount. You can easily drill thru the steel in order to modify.

[@awno6627]

Two years later after you published this video, I am looking at this because I'm in the market for a trailer. Thanks man, is it weird I feel nervous? lol

[@LAiZEEiCE21]

Hi Brian. I’m Eric. I’m thinking about starting my own lawn business. Thanks for sharing

[@BriansLawnMaintenance]

Go for it!

[@LAiZEEiCE21]

This Eric again. What is a good starter setup for lawn business?

[@headdownharris]

Nice video, great info! - Weekend Warrior!

[@ajfam871]

What’s up bro. Great video. I have a small glass company and looking to get a new truck and I’m tired of bolting huge racks to the sides oft trucks. So I’m thinking about for the first time setting up a 8ft trailer that I can put on an off as needed. I would be mostly carying glass possibly an A-frame for glass and windows.

[@Whoisreal666]

I found a guy like you. Selling his for 300. I'm so psyched

[@CrisEsChido96]

I got a double axle Doolittle utility trailer with a jack on it for 650 brand new

[@michaelsylvester7272]

Hi Brian, Thank you very much for your tips Thanks for sharing.

[@americanturkeyburger4997]

I want the 4×7 for camping. I started saving up for it last month and I'm hoping i can purchase it sometime in the fall. Wish me Luck!!

[@flat4314]

In my opinion the manufacturer of TSC trailers skimp on the frame in a few key points I haven't owned one but I beefed up a friends trailer after the tongue bent. It bent when he has hauling way above the recommended load rating. This being said I would still buy one for that price point but would beef it up.

[@awno6627]

how would you beef it up?

[@patrickg7569]

Just looked at the 5x8 mesh over the weekend and they’re $1099 now. I think they did some upgrade a few things since.

[@cbrsilv15]

I went today to look at a 5x8 wood floor at TSC today. What a piece of junk. The “rubberized” paint had runs all over, a nut was stuck in the paint and it was all rippled, tar all over the gate and surface rust all on the angle iron that wasn’t coated thick enough. I ended up going to Home Depot and got a karavan trailer. Quality was 200x better and with a 10% off coupon, it was $50 more than the crappy TSC one.

[@kyleparks1900]

Started off with a 12x8 due to acquiring money. little bigger but totally worth it and helps a lot. I love the thing too!

[@LuisEnriqueRubioChavez]

I’m looking for a trailer. I have a 20 inch reel mower , 30 inch x mark, so I really need a trailer now. Thinking about going with tractor supply

[@ashlystormy.2297]

Great video very informative. But have a few problems with the small Mash trailer $500 one it is not a good investment for anybody in the long run I had that trailer as a secondary trailer just to haul my garden tractor not very big mower weighed less than 500 lb. The supporting angle iron underneath the trailer broke welds are not good I basically took old lawn mower blades and reinforce the frame with five of them also cut out the mesh floor and replaced it with wood for more strength. Over the course of 3 years of owning the trailer and putting on 35,000 miles on it have to say never had to replace the tire but spent about the cost of the trailer itself in maintenance and time. I would recommend the tubed 5 by 8 wooden trailer I had to upgrade because I bought a Husqvarna pz 6034 and that would not fit the mesh trailer I got it on a Father's Day sale and even got another $200 off the price tag $1,000 (I'm in New England shit cost more here). The best thing about this trailer is the axle is an Overkill axle is actually rated for 3500 lb on a 2600 GVW trailer it's one of the best axles you can get highly recommended easy for maintenance. Just an FYI for those of you that read this far down. you can get a 6 by 12 with a two-foot mesh side 7000 pound GVW with a 5400 pound payload at Lowe's or Tractor Supply for $2,300 is a special order but they will do it. Is a great trailer I've had mine for 6 years I have not had to replace the brakes only thing I replaced is the wiring lights to LED and tires and bearings. And all that stuff was due to age or me backing into something. The trailer is nice I have hauled 8 yards of mulch do not suggest it because you will be overweight and Dot would get you for being overweight but can comfortably can hold 6 yards of dry or wet mulch without going over your weight limits can fit a commercial zero turn and something small like a stand behind on it. Long as you're not at maximum payload you can tow with a half ton truck this trailer is the best bang for your buck without breaking the bank other trailers with the same features are around $4500 to $5500.

[@RaymondBarrett]

Very helpful! Thanks is much.

[@tannersteinborn7487]

Just bought my first trailer 2 weeks back. A cheap 5 by 8 from tractor supply