The 7 Best Utility Trailers

This wiki has been updated 22 times since it was first published in November of 2018. If you find yourself often hauling a bigger load than your pickup can handle, it may be time to invest in a utility trailer. The selections on this list are capable of lugging around just about anything, from junk to furniture (and junk furniture, presumably). All you need is a hitch and a vehicle to pull them — and the good sense not to volunteer your help when you hear a friend is moving. When users buy our independently chosen editorial choices, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

This wiki has been updated 22 times since it was first published in November of 2018. If you find yourself often hauling a bigger load than your pickup can handle, it may be time to invest in a utility trailer. The selections on this list are capable of lugging around just about anything, from junk to furniture (and junk furniture, presumably). All you need is a hitch and a vehicle to pull them — and the good sense not to volunteer your help when you hear a friend is moving. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.

1. Bannon Utility

The side panels and tailgate of the Bannon Utility (about $735) can be removed, giving you additional flexibility for larger-sized loads. It sports eight pneumatic tires and a dual-axle system, allowing it to handle rough terrain without spilling your stuff all over the road.

Steel frame and deck
Tailgate doubles as loading ramp
Rear axle pivots

2. Agri-Fab 45-0101

The steel components on the Agri-Fab 45-0101 (around $170) have all been powder coated and layered with a scratch-resistant finish, so feel free to be a little rough with it. The simple linchpin coupling mechanism reduces the time you'll need to spend attaching it.

Grease zerks on wheel bearings
Quick-release dump lever
Ideal for gardening

3. DK2 Mighty Multi

At nearly 12 feet long, the DK2 Mighty Multi (around $1199) is one of the more versatile options on the market, and an excellent choice for hauling lumber. The whole thing pivots, so you can easily drive your Polaris up onto it or dump out all that dirt you dug out of your backyard.

Heavy-duty taillight protectors
Includes license plate holder
Load-bearing tail gate

4. Ironton Kit

The Ironton Kit (around $299) can support a little over half a ton, thanks to its sturdy steel frame. In addition to the standard tail lights and turn signals, there are lights running down the sides, ensuring it will be hard to miss in the dark.

Comes with safety chains
Galvanized ball hitch
Difficult to assemble

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5. Impact Implements Cart

Don't let the diminutive Impact Implements Cart (appx. $420) fool you — this little 15-cubic foot tub is capable of supporting up to 1,500 pounds. It's compatible with any vehicle with a pin-paddle attachment, including snowmobiles and lawn tractors, giving it impressive versatility.

16-gauge mesh steel railings
12 inches of ground clearance
Dump latch is unreliable

6. Ultra-Tow Folding

The Ultra-Tow Folding (appx. $680) is made of sturdy aluminum, so you can leave it out in the rain without fear of rusting, while the generous 4 x 8-foot bed space gives you plenty of room to haul whatever you might have lying around the house or shop.

Casters for easy moving when folded
Lightweight when empty
Wiring is confusing

7. Yutrax Trail Warrior X2

If you're clearing brush or hauling wood, the Yutrax Trail Warrior X2 (appx. $430) can help. It's designed to be pulled behind an ATV, not a truck, so it's smaller than some of its counterparts, but more capable of surviving trips through hills and woods.

Bed pivots and tilts
1250-pound load capacity
Instructions are terrible

Last updated by Quincy Miller

After getting his bachelor’s from the University of Texas, Quincy Miller moved out to Los Angeles, where he soon found work as a copywriter and researcher, specializing in health and wellness topics for a major online media brand. Quincy is also knowledgeable about home improvement, as he’s had extensive experience with everything from insulation to power tools to emergency room trips, sometimes in that order. Sharing a home with three dogs and a couple of cats has forced Quincy to learn as much as he can about pet supplies, animal nutrition and, most importantly, the best ways to tackle the mountains of fur that accumulate in every corner of your home.

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