What to Look for in a Tradesman Trailer

If you're a tradie in Adelaide who uses a trailer on the job, you'll know how important it is to have a tradesman trailer that is designed to provide safe towing and secure storage of your valuable tools and equipment. 

Likewise, efficiency, costs and productivity all require that you tow a versatile, high quality tradesman trailer that is set up so that it can handle and securely store tools and materials both when you're on site and on the road. 

At Basic Trailers in Adelaide, we produce locally built, fully welded tandem axle and single axle tradesmen trailers for sale (available across Australia), all of which are designed to give tradespeople the functionality they need. As well as being ideal for work, our tradie trailers also provide an opportunity to advertise and promote your business on the canopy. 

If you work in the building or construction sectors, you're an electrician, plumber or carpenter, or you run a gardening or landscaping business, we can design and build the perfect tradie trailer to meet all your needs.

In this article, we cover what you should look for in a tradesman trailer, including safety features and extra customisation options, so that you can choose a trailer that has the durability you require for your business needs.

Quality tradesman trailers provide the security tradies require

Your tools and materials are essential to your business, so a tradesman trailer needs to be designed to keep them safe and secure. 

We incorporate a range of security features in all our tradesman trailer models, including fully lockable doors and access points that prevent equipment being damaged or stolen when your trailer is parked up.

At the same time, the CAD design and fully welded construction of our trailers mean that you can travel on all sorts of roads, terrain and work sites knowing that tools, plant and materials will remain safely in place and undamaged. LED lighting also means you can be confident that you're being seen on the road at any time of day or night.

We can also incorporate tool boxes, shelving, ladder racks and other storage features into the design of your tradesman trailer so that when you turn up on a job site, you can have peace of mind knowing that everything has been transported safely and securely.

After ensuring that your tools are being protected, the next feature to consider is whether your tradesman trailer has been designed and built to be able to handle the demands of your work. 

Tradesman trailers are set up for heavy duty work

If you operate in any sort of trade or industry where you're travelling on rough roads, regularly driving on worksites or carrying heavy equipment, then you need to be sure that your tradie trailer is strong and durable enough to be able to withstand everything that gets thrown at it.

We specialise in producing high quality, heavy duty trailers manufactured from 100% Australian steel (including galvanised steel) specifically for use in construction, transport, maintenance and other industries where strength and reliability are key. Our trade trailers are designed for use in all types of work environments, and offer long and cost-effective operational life that adds value to your business.

In addition to offering strength and durability, customisation is the ultimate key to ensuring your tradesman trailer is set up to meet your specific requirements.

Customise a single axle or tandem axle tradie trailer to meet your needs

At Basic Trailers, we can add a variety of upgrades and features to single axle and tandem tradesman trailers so that they are fully customised and suited to your precise needs.

Talk to our team about how we can design a tradie trailer that's fitted out to your specifications. 

Axle options

• Single axle tradesman trailers are lightweight, easy to manoeuvre on a job site, and are perfect for plumbers, landscapers, electricians and on building sites. 
• Tandem axle tradesman trailers offer greater storage space for tools and equipment, as well as superior stability when towing on rough roads and uneven terrain, so are the ultimate solution for hauling heavier loads (provided the trailer does not exceed the towing limit of your vehicle). 

Storage features

Tradesman trailers can be configured with a variety of customised extra features so that you have all the space you require, ensuring the load is restrained and kept secure, including: 

• Customised shelves and storage racks
• Ladder racks and roof racks
• Tie rails
• Tool boxes manufactured to your specifications

Doors and access

Tradie trailers can be designed so that you have sufficient access points for tools, such as:

• Lift up doors
• Side swing doors
• Drop ramp doors

Key features and benefits of a tradesman trailer

A professionally designed tradesman trailer offers a range of benefits, so when choosing a tradie trailer, it's important to focus on the key features that will ensure it meets your needs:

• Secure storage: Ensure that any tradesman trailer you choose is designed to protect valuable tools and equipment when you're towing, parked up or on a job site. 
• Weather resistant: Make sure your tradie trailer is designed to withstand harsh weather conditions, and is constructed of materials that are resistant to rust and corrosion. 
• Internal shelves and other storage features: Custom shelving and storage systems (such as drawers, ladder racks, tool boxes, etc.) will ensure that any tradesman trailer you choose will make it easy to organise and access tools, saving time and helping keep equipment safe.
• Customisation: If you have specific needs, your trailer can be custom-built so that it meets all your specific trade and work requirements.

Get in touch with Basic Trailers to find out more

At Basic Trailers, we design and manufacture both tandem and single axle tradesman trailers in a variety of sizes and ATMs, from 6x4 up to 10x6 (including square models), and ranging in price from $4450 to $8600.

To find out more, call Basic Trailers on 1300 770 770 today or email us and we'll be happy to discuss our high quality building process, the protection our trailers provide for tools and equipment, and why our tradie trailers are the perfect solution for towing on roads all over Australia.

Visit the home page of our website to check out our trailers for sale, or how you can order online a tradesman trailer that will meet your specific needs.