If you need to haul equipment or materials for work, a quality trailer can make your job significantly easier. Several styles are available, with each one well-suited to different tasks or cargo. Here’s a guide to some of the most popular to help you choose the one that best suits your needs.

What Type of Work Trailer Do You Need?

1. Flatbed

A flatbed is known for its versatility and ease of use. As the name suggests, it consists of a flat deck and load area, without any sides or extra features, making it easy to load and unload heavy equipment. You can even use a forklift to assist with packing cargo.

A flatbed can haul anything that would be difficult to fit in an enclosed space, like vehicles, construction equipment, and lumber.

2. Utility

A utility trailer also has a flat bed, but it includes rails along the sides to enclose the load. This makes it better suited for items that need to be secured or protected, like landscaping or home improvement supplies.

However, it’s more difficult to load items from every side, so this model is best suited for materials that you can stow by hand.

3. Dump

A dump trailer includes a bed with a hydraulic system, allowing it to lift and tilt. It’s perfect for loose materials that need to be dropped in one spot, like mulch, gravel, or paving materials. There are different attachments and load capacities for dump trailers, so you can choose the specific model that works best for your aggregates.

If you need any new trailers for your worksite, Hawaii Campers is here to help. Based in Hilo, the family-owned and -operated company works with customers throughout the state to supply auto parts, truck accessories, camper shells, and trailers. Visit the website to see some of their current inventory. To request information about a specific product, call (808) 935-8349.