Trailers For Sale Near Fort Worth, TX

Trailer Type Buying Guide

Trailers offer a more efficient way to move cargo from one location to another. However, with the dozen or so trailer types available on the market, it can be hard just to nail down which one is best suited to your needs. That’s why the experts at Granbury Tractor have created this trailer-buying guide. 

General or Specialized?

The dozen or so trailer types available on the market today can be broadly divided into two categories: generalized and specialized. While some types of generalized trailers may be slightly better suited to transporting certain things than others (such as utility trailers being your best option for transporting heavy equipment), these trailers aren't designed for any specific type of cargo. By contrast, specialized trailers, per their name, tend to be more specialized. For example, dump trailers are almost always used to transport loose materials. If you’re not sure which kind of trailer is right for you, talk to one of our staff members. 

Decide the Hitch Style

Another important question to ask yourself is which style of hitch you want to use. For example, gooseneck hitches offer improved control and stability but are only compatible with tow vehicles that have a truck bed, such as pickup trucks. Bumper pull hitches, by contrast, are compatible with a wide range of different tow vehicles since they can be used with almost anything that has a high enough Gross Vehicle Weight Rating to handle the task. This, combined with the fact that bumper pull hitches tend to be very affordable, is a big part of the reason why these trailers are so popular. 

Consider Your Tow Vehicle

You should also consider what kind of tow vehicle you will be using. Previously, we mentioned the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), which is the maximum weight a vehicle can safely tow. If your tow vehicle’s GVWR is too low and your trailer is too heavy, it can actually limit the amount of cargo you will be able to safely haul at one time, so keep the GVWR in mind as you shop. 

Shop our inventory of top-quality trailers at Granbury Tractor. You can view our selection online or at our dealership in Granbury, Texas. We are proud to serve communities like Weatherford and Cleburne, Texas, and we hope you’ll come to visit us soon!