Any recommendations on a brand of trailer?

Hello. We need to buy a trailer! It would get used for the usual domestic things plus a wee bit round the 4 acres, like bringing in hay, collecting wood, getting things from building suppliers,(doing lots of renovations) going to the tip etc. So not a HEAP of use but enough for it to be a total nuisance to have to borrow one of the neighbours every month. Does anyone have a recommendation for brand?

Hi Lindseyjane

We ve had our KEA trailer for 12 year now and its been great - like you we use it for just about everything

Moving stock (with a KEA stock crate) hauling gravel, compost, hay, rubbish to the tip, firewood - its about 150kgs tare weight and is very easy to tow and reverse

I've made plywood sides for it to raise the sides to about 1metre for compost and soil - that works well!!

whatever you buy keep it in a shed (or tarped) if you can and look for a good wiring loom and decent LED lights and stout plug - they end up taking a bit of biff over the years.

cheers and good luck

I saw a Fair Go programme on trailers once.
I would only buy NZ made and not a cheap import.
Wooden trailers are fine as well and there can be lots found second hand.
If you buy second hand, take it in for a warrant, that is the best way of knowing if you are getting something good as they will check it for rust etc on the chasis

We bought an open trailer with a cage.
Then a year or so later had a nice canvas cover made for it which is worth it's wieght in gold.

Transportation of animals or hay in the rain....
We didn't consider it when we bought the trailer new but if you can have the option of a cover it's well worth the extra.

All the best

I bought a paxton cage trailer 8 x 5 with ramp tailgate, also brought a full tarp to cover cage and all. 3 years down the line, done its share of donkey work, plus lives out in the field through snow and sun. Paid for itself 10 fold, can easily carry 20 hay bales with tarp on, much more if sunny. Only problem being in the field when not in use, the sheep have eaten the wires to the indicators every so often, other than that no work needed at all and no rust and has done about 4000 miles, 3000 of those loaded to the max.

Hi,
Believe me, buy a nz made trailer. Please dont go for a chinese import. The reason for that vhibese import trailer's quality is not good at all . Down the track if you need to get any parts, its really hard to find. Go for Briford trailers. Best trailers locally built. After years and years you can still find the parts.

Kea make great trailers with a decent range of accessories. We got the stock crate for ours and it has been really useful for all sorts of things including shifting stock.

We have two Prescott trailers from Te Puke, one that goes behind the quad, and the other as a stock trailer, dual axle. Both have removable cages and both have served us extremely well in tough conditions.

Mid price range, not as cheap as Kea or chinese imports.

The best place to compare trailers is at field days and stick your head underneath and compare the under gear and the like. A drive behind one fully loaded on the motorway is another place to see how the trailer is handling weight.

I would go for a Bunnings or Mitre 10 trailer, that way you have a good warranty and if you have a trade card at Bunnings, you will get a good deal. Don't be over concerned about "Chinese" trailers, most of the parts of "NZ" trailers are made in China anyway!

A while back, I found myself in a similar situation, needing a trailer for bits and bobs around the property. It was getting really tiresome to always ask neighbours whenever I needed one. After a lot of back-and-forth, I finally decided to get a 2014 Ford F-150 trailer. Best decision ever!

I remember feeling a mix of excitement and relief when I got it. The trailer has been perfect for my needs – hauling hay, picking up supplies for our endless renovations, and even those trips to the tip. It’s sturdy, has a good load capacity, and isn't too difficult to manoeuvre around our 4-acre property.

If you're looking for something reliable, you might want to see here  . This is where I found my trailer. It’s been such a game changer, making life a whole lot easier.