If you’re a professional landscaper, you know the value of quality equipment. And you need a safe, convenient way to get that equipment from one job to the next. That’s where commercial utility trailers come in. These trailers are designed for all sorts of different hauling needs, though, not just landscaping. To make them just right for your business they’re going to need some customization.
Choosing A Trailer Size
There are several different sizes of trailers to choose from. The size is going to depend on what equipment you’re hauling, the type of jobs you do, and where you’ll be storing the trailer. Make sure you take measurements and plan out how you’ll store equipment before purchasing a trailer.
If you do several different types of jobs and want to fit all your equipment in one trailer, you’ll need a large trailer. But if you’re a mowing company and you want to send out several teams with mowing equipment, you’d want multiple smaller trailers. It all depends on your company’s needs.
Your Trailer Options
You’ll also have to decide whether you want an open trailer or one that’s enclosed. There are advantages to both kinds. Open trailers are more accessible, making it easier to move equipment on and off. Enclosed trailers are more secure.
Also, keep in mind that if you use an open trailer you’ll need a place to store the equipment where it’s not exposed to weather. Either you’ll be unloading the trailer and storing equipment elsewhere every night or you’ll need a storage shed where you can park the loaded trailer.
Keeping Your Equipment Safe
Whether you’re using an open or an enclosed trailer, you’ll need to take steps to keep your equipment safe. Improperly strapping down equipment (or not securing it at all) is going to cause damage. If you leave your equipment rolling around loose in the trailer, you will end up with problems like a bent line trimmer shaft, broken blowers, and damaged mower parts (wheels, axles, casters, handlebars, valve covers, etc).
You’ll also need to take steps to prevent your equipment from being stolen. For an enclosed trailer, you’ll be able to lock the doors. For an open trailer, using cables and locks will help keep your equipment safe.
Outfitting Your Trailer
Here at Richardson Saw, we carry a product line called Trimmer Trap that creates all sorts of mounts and straps to hold specific equipment. Using equipment like this to outfit your trailer will keep equipment more secure than jury-rigging a system to hold your equipment in place.
Trimmer Trap creates products specialized for open and enclosed trailers. Some of their mounts are for specific types of equipment and others are multi-purpose. They’re all designed to optimize space, secure your equipment, and enable higher productivity.
Be Prepared
Trailers aren’t just for storing your equipment. They’re also your on-the-go maintenance shed. Keep a spare tire on hand and basic tools for light machine repairs such as replacing blades, changing wheels, and cleaning equipment.
Of course, your trailer isn’t going to do you much good unless you have some quality equipment to haul around in it. Whether you’re looking for Trimmer Trap products to outfit your new landscaper trailer or the best quality equipment to use in your business, Richardson Saw and Lawnmower is the place to be. We’d love to have you stop by so we can answer any questions you have about outfitting your trailer.
