8x5 New Single Axle Trailer

geekcohen on 01/11/2022 - 14:27
Last edited 01/11/2022 - 15:40 by 1 other user

Hello OzB,

Looking for a reasonably priced 8x5 new single-axle trailer. I am located in VIC. I am happy to travel in VIC for the right price and deal.

Just using it for general home duties with the odd garden run, tip run and burnings trip for timber etc. Going 8x5 just to have it a bit bigger as the 6x4 I have been using is my father in laws and is aging. Plus, it'll be easier to see behind my Ranger (6x4 is a bit hard).

I found but they have some not-so-good reviews.

Looking for a good deal and product. I know that's hard to find sometimes.

Cheers!

Automotive Trailer

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Euphemistic on 01/11/2022 - 14:29

+1

Spend wisely. It’s worth getting galvanised.
- geekcohen on 01/11/2022 - 15:31
  
  It’s worth getting galvanised
  
  Looking at some rough pricing, its really about double what I was looking at spending.
  - brendanm on 01/11/2022 - 17:48
    
    Buy used.
  - Euphemistic on 01/11/2022 - 20:19
    
    +3
    
    It’ll last 3 times as long.
MS Paint on 01/11/2022 - 15:02

The advantage of 6x4 in Vic is that registration is not required.
- geekcohen on 01/11/2022 - 15:29
  
  I think anything under 750kg GVM doesn't require rego.
  
  Not fussed about rego, happy to do it. Its cheap when compared to a car.
- GordonD on 01/11/2022 - 16:19
  
  In Victoria to be exempt from registration a trailer has to weigh less than 200 kg, to not be wider than the towing vehicle, and to be less than 3 metres in length including the drawbar and the load.
  
  An 8x5 trailer would have difficulty meeting those requirements, whereas its not hard to find a 6x4 trailer that does.
omguleh on 01/11/2022 - 15:04

+1

Sunshine trailers is who we have used in the past.
- geekcohen on 01/11/2022 - 15:29
  
  Thanks, I'll send them an email.
  - omguleh on 01/11/2022 - 15:38
    
    They first made one for us over 20 years ago and it’s still working today but unfortunately it was stolen.
highon2str on 01/11/2022 - 15:33

If space is a consideration, we have a foldable Carlex 8x4, that fits into our garage up against a wall - https://carlex.com.au/
- omguleh on 01/11/2022 - 15:39
  
  +1
  
  That is very cool.
- geekcohen on 02/11/2022 - 08:34
  
  Space isn't an issue for storage. I have a caravan sized car port to store it.
GordonD on 01/11/2022 - 16:23

All else being equal it sounds like a good idea to buy an 8x5 trailer rather than a 6x4 trailer.

But …

A 6x4 trailer probably doesn't need registration in Victoria, where an 8x5 trailer would, Every year, year after year.

Because its lighter an unbraked 6x4 trailer can carry more mass of load than an 8x5 trailer before it hits the maximum unbraked trailer mass limit.
nswnotill on 02/11/2022 - 08:06

Is it possible to have a box trailer custom made, which is larger than 6 x 4, and slightly smaller than 8 x 5 to fit into the 'exempt' category? Perhaps have a chat to some local trailer manufacturers.
- geekcohen on 02/11/2022 - 08:33
  
  Like a 7x5 or a 7x4? They do have those and they are options to consider.
GordonD on 02/11/2022 - 12:59

Trailer manufacturers in Victoria are well aware of their state's unique exemption for light trailers.

I'm sure they would offer products designed to come right up to the limit on those exemptions, but not exceed them.

Its not hard to design a trailer that's bigger than 6x4 that is less than 3m long. You have to remember though that keeping it under 200 kg may require less durable components, like a sheet floor rather than a chequer plate floor, And if you go much wider than a 6x4 trailer it can be legal to tow behind some vehicles, but illegal to tow behind others. And unregistered light trailers can't be towed out of the state.

A cage can be useful on a box trailer, but, again, you need to stay under 200kg to keep the registration exemption. In fact a cage can be a good substitute for more floor area.

8x5 New Single Axle Trailer

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