You're gonna want a tandem axle, electric brakes on at least one axle. Lighter the better if you're towing with a V6 for sure. If you keep an eye on the CASC forums, they pop up on there on occasion, though tend to sell pretty fast.

Try to avoid a trailer with a box frame (rust issues) , but that may be difficult to find in an inexpensive trailer/

For sure tandem with brakes.

I ended up buying a open car-hauler this year also.  
Given our stronger dollar I bought a new one for the LESS then some were asking for used ones.

I've PM'd you who I had build my trailer.  VERY happy with his work.  In retrospect though I would have paid the extra money for the beaver tail.  It does make loading lower cars easier.  But I 'tilt' it with the trailer jack and it works pretty well.

If you can afford it, an enclosed trailer makes sense as it hides what you're hauling, and you can securely transport tools/parts along with the car.

My fav was the folks that were using the stock-trailer to haul their car. (spring testing day on GCFR roads).  Lightweight, strong, and presumably cheaper then an enclosed trailer.  Likely difficult to find one used in 'good' condition though.

I have a Belmont equipment trailer at work. Retail price is $ 5,488.08 but I can sell it for $ 4,400.00 plus taxes.

Please see the link below and let me know what you think.


http://www.belmontmachine.com/buy-trailers.php#Skid Steer Trailer

It is the model number SS1016-12.

Send me a PM if you have any questions

Bruce VA3BRS wrote on 09/22/11 at 17:12:12:

Bruce, can you get parts or just complete trailers?

I have a buddy who has a serviceable trailer but it needs 4 3500# torsion axles bad. I know PA sells them, but looking for other sources.