Landscape trailers are perfect for hauling tractors, lawnmowers and even all-terrain vehicles, but did you know they can do more? By adding features, you can customize your Millroad utility trailer for a variety of purposes. In fact, you can utilize them for the following commercial and personal tasks. Otter Lake Trailers shares some of the benefits these trailers provide beyond just hauling heaving equipment. 

Shipping Furniture

Moving is always chaotic, and there’s nothing more nerve-wracking than trying to fit everything into an enclosed moving truck. Things can shift around during the journey, potentially damaging more delicate items. There’s also the issue of large or strangely shaped furniture, which can create open pockets that increase the risk of possessions moving.

The open top of a utility trailer gives you more space to arrange furniture, reducing the risk of high-quality wood getting scratched or dented. Bungee cords and tarps can keep items secure and protect them from the elements during transit.

If you rent your trailer, this is a perfect advertising point. Most homeowners won’t want to spend the money on their own, nor will they have the space for storage. An hourly or daily rental may be just what they need to haul the dining room table to their new abode.

Carrying Construction Materials

The durability of trailers makes them great candidates for construction hauling. A landscaping trailer can handle a variety of materials:

• Lumber
• Bricks
• Bags of concrete
• Steel beams
• Stone tiles

You can increase load sizes by installing side rails, allowing you to make fewer trips. Again, you can rent your custom aluminum trailers or charge for hauling.

You can even transport non-hazardous debris. Demolition creates lots of broken drywall, bent rebar and other detritus you can’t throw in the regular garbage. Homeowners and businesses will pay handsomely for someone else to take care of debris so they can focus on the renovations.

Transporting Livestock

The previous examples included inanimate objects, but you can also use a landscaping trailer for livestock transport, depending on where you live. States and municipalities regulate this industry for the safety of motorists and animals, so check the applicable ordinances before attempting this service. You may need to add features to be in compliance.

For example, you’ll likely need a built-in ramp to herd animals onto the bed. High-side rails are also a good idea for safety.

Livestock is a good candidate for this type of transportation since sheep, pigs, and chickens need shipping to fairs, other farms or slaughterhouses. Landscaping trailers provide fresh air and more room to move compared to stuffy enclosures. If necessary, you can stack and secure cages for smaller animals.

Once you’re finished, your trailer will probably hold more than a bit of refuse, straw and dirt. Fortunately, utility trailers are easy to clean: Just scrub it with a soapy, long-handled brush, then hose it down.

Storing Tools On-Site

Landscapers, construction workers and other crews that use valuable and specialized equipment need a way to transport it safely from one job site to another. A utility trailer offers plenty of space to store large tools, and side rails provide a place to secure them. The open design makes it easy to see what’s in use and quickly grab whatever you need.

Even better, added locking mechanisms ensure no thief makes off with equipment at night. This security saves teams gas money and the inconvenience of returning tools to headquarters every evening.

Finding high-quality utility trailers in Armstrong B.C. is easier than you think — just reach out to Otter Lake Trailer. We sell a variety of Millroad equipment trailers to ensure you find the perfect model for your needs. To learn more, contact us today.