Trailers for Sale

Looking at trailers for sale and not sure where to start? Every trailer on this page is in stock or available to order from Apache Trailers in Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove, with full specs, honest photos and a price you can see before you get in touch. Use the filters to narrow it down by type, or read on for a plain-English guide to choosing the right one.

New trailers for sale, sorted by job

Most people don’t shop for “a trailer”. They shop for a way to move a mower, carry tools safely, take a bike to the track or camp off-grid. So the range is grouped by what you need it to do.

• Box trailers for sale: enclosed, lockable and weatherproof.
• Roof tent camper trailers for sale: a bed on wheels with storage underneath.
• Utility trailers for sale: open, galvanised and easy to load.
• Plant trailers for sale: braked, twin-axle and built for machinery.
• ATV, bike and kart trailers and motorbike trailers.
• Farm trailers, tip run trailers and budget trailers.
• Ex-demo and clearance trailers for sale at reduced prices.

Box trailers for sale

An enclosed box trailer is the most flexible thing you can hitch to a car. Lock it, leave it on the drive, and your tools, camping kit or race gear stay dry and out of sight.

The Cube range is our best-known line of box trailers. The bodies use aluminium composite panels on a galvanised steel chassis, with a galvanised floor topped in phenolic board. The front is shaped to cut wind resistance, so it tows more quietly and uses less fuel than a flat-fronted box.

Which Cube is which?

• Cube Micro and Cube Mini: smaller boxes with a rear door, good for small cars and garden kit.
• Cube Sport, Sport Plus and Sport Warrior: the all-rounders, with a rear loading ramp. The 8ft x 4ft Cube Sport 84 has 1500mm of internal height at the back.
• Cube Pro: 8ft x 5ft with a 5ft internal height for taller loads.
• Pro-Kart: a Cube Pro body fitted with kart racking and an extended ramp.
• Xtra Secure: added locking for trailers that are left loaded.

If you’re comparing box trailers for sale from different sellers, check three things: internal height at the front as well as the back, the floor material, and whether the jockey wheel and lighting kit are included. On ours, they are listed on every product page.

Camper trailers for sale

A roof tent camper trailer gives you a proper raised bed without fitting roof bars to your car. Pitch it on site, unhitch, and you’ve still got the car for days out. The trailer body underneath swallows the bulky stuff: chairs, cool boxes, bikes on the lid if you add a rack.

Our TentBox camper trailers come in four bodies:

• AquaOverlander: an 8ft x 5ft body with rear loading.
• Lowrider: lower, so it’s easier to load and reach the tent.
• Compact: 7ft x 4ft, for smaller tow cars.
• Scout: a lighter, simpler starter camper.

You can also buy TentBox roof tents on their own, including the Classic, Lite, Lite XL, Cargo and GO, if you already own a trailer or want to fit one to your car.

Camper trailer or caravan?

A caravan wins on comfort in winter. A camper trailer wins on weight, storage and price. Most of our camper trailers are light enough for an average family car, they fit on a normal driveway, and there’s no need for a separate storage site.

Utility trailers for sale

If you want an open trailer for tip runs, garden waste, timber and the occasional furniture move, a galvanised utility trailer is the sensible buy. Galvanising stands up to rain, mud and road salt far better than paint.

Our utility trailers for sale run up to a 10ft x 5ft model with a mesh cage and rear gate. The cage adds height for bulky, light loads such as hedge cuttings. Some models come with a rear loading ramp and prop stands, and fitted covers keep the load dry.

Plant trailers for sale

For mini diggers, dumpers, rollers and pallets, you need a braked twin-axle plant trailer. The Apache plant trailers come in 9ft x 4ft and 10ft x 5ft sizes on a heavy-duty road chassis. Two axles spread the load, steady the trailer at speed and give you a margin if a tyre fails.

Before buying a plant trailer, look up your vehicle’s braked towing limit and subtract the trailer’s own weight. What’s left is what you can actually carry. If the machine you want to move is close to that limit, talk to us first.

Motorbike, ATV and kart trailers for sale

Bikes and karts need a low ramp, solid tie-down points and, ideally, a roof. The enclosed motorbike trailers lock shut and keep the bike clean on the way to a track day. The single motorcycle trailers are open, light and simple to store.

For quads and buggies, the ATV, bike and buggy trailers have wider ramps. For karting, the karting trailers include the Pro-Kart with built-in racking. If you’re towing behind a quad or ride-on mower, the Apache ATV garden trailers tip by hand and come in two-wheel and tandem versions.

Ex-demo and used trailers for sale

New isn’t always necessary. Our ex-demo and clearance section lists trailers that have been on display, used at shows or photographed, plus end-of-line specs. They’re sold at a lower price than new and stock changes all the time.

If you’re weighing up used trailers for sale on classified sites, an ex-demo trailer from a dealer is often a safer middle ground. You can ask about its history, and you can see it in person at our yard before you pay.

Trailer sizes explained

Trailer sizes are given as bed length by bed width, in feet. When you’re scrolling through trailers for sale, it helps to picture the floor space in metric too:

• 6ft x 4ft: about 1.8m x 1.2m. Fine for garden waste, small tip runs and a mower.
• 7ft x 4ft: about 2.1m x 1.2m. The most popular all-round size for car owners.
• 8ft x 4ft: about 2.4m x 1.2m. Takes a full sheet of plywood or plasterboard flat.
• 8ft x 5ft: about 2.4m x 1.5m. Room for a ride-on mower with space to spare, or a larger camper body.
• 10ft x 5ft: about 3.0m x 1.5m. For bigger loads, machinery and trade use.

Our model names follow the same pattern, so a “74” is 7ft x 4ft and an “85” is 8ft x 5ft. If you’re torn between two sizes, buy the larger one as long as your car can tow it comfortably. It’s very common to outgrow a small trailer within a year.

Single axle or twin axle?

Single-axle trailers are lighter, cheaper and easy to push around by hand on the drive. They suit most box, camper and utility trailers. Twin-axle trailers carry more weight, are more stable at motorway speeds and are more forgiving of a puncture. If you’re looking at trailers for sale for machinery or heavy pallets, twin axle is the right call.

Ramp, door or tailgate?

Ramps are best for anything on wheels: bikes, karts, mowers, quads and small plant. Rear doors seal better and suit boxed goods and tools. Drop tailgates and drop-side panels make it quick to shovel or rake out loose loads like logs, soil and green waste.

How much do trailers cost?

Trailer prices depend on size, axles, brakes and body type. As a rough guide from our current range:

• ATV garden tipping trailers start from around £399.
• Galvanised utility trailers sit in the low thousands, depending on size and cage.
• Cube box trailers start at around £2,600 for an 8ft x 4ft Cube Sport.
• Braked twin-axle plant trailers run from around £4,500 to £5,700.
• Roof tent camper trailers vary with the body and the TentBox tent you choose.

Prices shown on our trailers for sale are the current price. Ex-demo stock is usually the cheapest way into a bigger or better-specified trailer.

What to check before you buy any trailer

Whichever trailers for sale you’re comparing, these checks will save you from an expensive mistake.

Your towing limit

Look in your vehicle handbook or on the VIN plate for the maximum braked and unbraked towing weights. The trailer plus everything in it must stay under that number. The UK government guide to towing with a car explains the licence side. Since 16 December 2021, most drivers with a car licence can tow trailers up to 3,500kg, but the vehicle’s limit always applies.

Braked or unbraked

Any trailer with a maximum authorised mass over 750kg must have brakes. Unbraked trailers are cheaper and lighter, which suits small cars and light loads. Braked trailers carry far more and stop better.

Internal dimensions

Measure what you’re carrying and compare it with the internal length, width and height, not the bed size in the name. Sloped-front box trailers lose height towards the hitch.

Electrics

Most trailers use a 7-pin plug. Newer cars often have a 13-pin socket, in which case you’ll need an adaptor. We sell them, and we list the socket type on each trailer.

Storage

Check the trailer’s external height against your garage door or gate. Many people only find out it doesn’t fit when it arrives.

Galvanised vs painted trailers

Cheap trailers for sale online are often painted steel. Paint looks fine on day one, but once it chips, rust starts underneath and spreads. Hot-dip galvanising coats the steel in zinc inside and out, so a scratch doesn’t turn into a rust patch. That’s why our chassis and most of our open trailers are galvanised. It costs a little more up front, and it’s worth it for a trailer that lives outside.

Why buy from a trailer specialist?

Marketplaces and auction sites are full of trailers for sale, and some are bargains. The problem is that you rarely know the trailer’s history, whether it has been overloaded, or whether the lights and brakes are legal. Buying from a specialist gives you:

• Clear specifications for every trailer, including weights and internal sizes.
• Someone to ask before you buy, and after.
• Genuine spare parts that fit, now and in five years’ time.
• The chance to see the trailer, open it up and hitch it to your car at our yard.

Looking after your new trailer

A well-kept trailer lasts for years and holds its value if you ever sell it on. A few simple habits make the difference:

• Check tyre pressures and lights before every trip.
• Grease the coupling head and jockey wheel a few times a year.
• Wash off road salt after winter journeys, especially underneath.
• Keep the trailer covered or under cover when it’s not in use.
• Use a hitch lock or wheel clamp whenever it’s parked. Trailers are easy to steal and hard to trace.

If something wears out, our parts section covers the common replacements.

Matching a trailer to your car

The car decides more than the trailer does. A small hatchback with a modest unbraked limit is best paired with a light, unbraked trailer such as a Cube Micro, a Compact camper or a small utility trailer. A family estate or SUV opens up most of the box and camper range. A pick-up or large 4×4 with a 3,500kg braked limit can handle the heavy plant trailers.

When you’re narrowing down trailers for sale, write down three numbers before you start: your car’s braked towing limit, its unbraked limit and its maximum nose weight. Then rule out anything that won’t fit inside them. It makes the choice much quicker.

MOT, tax and paperwork

In the UK, light trailers don’t need an MOT, road tax or a registration document to be used on the road. That doesn’t mean anything goes: you’re responsible for keeping the trailer roadworthy, with working lights, a legible number plate matching the towing vehicle, sound tyres and, on braked trailers, working brakes and a breakaway cable.

If you plan to tow abroad, some countries ask for trailer registration. The rules depend on weight and where you’re going, so check the GOV.UK guidance before you travel.

Trailers for sale all year round

Demand for trailers peaks in spring and early summer, when gardens, house moves and camping trips all start at once. If you can, buy in autumn or winter. Stock is easier to get, there’s more time to talk through options, and your trailer is ready to go when the weather turns. Ex-demo trailers for sale tend to appear after the show season too, so it’s worth checking the clearance section regularly.

Trailer parts, covers and security

A trailer is a long-term purchase, so it’s worth adding the bits that protect it. In the trailer accessories and parts section you’ll find spare wheels, fitted covers, security products such as hitch locks and wheel clamps, and lighting and wiring parts. We also stock blades, anvil blocks and pulley kits for the Apache Timber Master wood chipper.

Buying trailers for sale from Apache Trailers

Every trailer is listed with its price, dimensions, weights and what’s included. Add it to your basket to buy online, or email sales@apache-trailers.co.uk if you have questions first. You’re welcome to visit the yard at Unit 1 Hobden Hall Farm, Shaw Lane, Stoke Prior, Bromsgrove B60 4DU. We’re open seven days a week, 8am to 8pm.

If you’d like to know more about who we are, the Apache Trailers homepage has the full story, along with towing tips and answers to common questions.

Trailers for sale: common questions

Can I tow a trailer on a standard car licence?

In most cases, yes. If you passed your car test, you can usually tow a trailer up to 3,500kg maximum authorised mass, as long as your vehicle is rated to tow it.

What size trailer do I need?

Start with the biggest thing you’ll carry regularly and add a little room. For general use, a 7ft x 4ft or 8ft x 4ft trailer suits most car owners. For machinery, go by the machine’s weight and footprint.

Are your trailers road legal?

Yes. Our trailers come with a lighting kit and the plug needed to connect to your car. Braked models have the brakes, breakaway cable and coupling needed for their weight.

Do you sell trailers outside the West Midlands?

Yes. You can order online from anywhere in the UK and collect from Bromsgrove. Email us to ask about the options for your area.

Can I see a trailer before I buy?

Of course. Email us with the model you’re interested in and we’ll make sure it’s ready to look at when you arrive.

Box trailer or utility trailer?

If you mostly carry things that need to stay dry or locked away, such as tools, camping gear or stock, choose a box trailer. If you mostly carry loose, dirty or awkward loads like soil, logs, garden waste and building materials, an open utility trailer is quicker to load and easier to clean. Plenty of people browsing our trailers for sale end up owning both.

What’s the difference between ex-demo and used?

An ex-demo trailer has been used by us, for display, shows or photos, and has never been owned by a customer. A used trailer has had at least one previous owner. Ex-demo trailers usually have very light wear and come with full product details, which makes them a good way to save money without buying blind.

Can I pay online?

Yes. Add the trailer to your basket and check out securely on the site. If you’d rather talk it through first, email us and we’ll answer any questions before you order.