The most common question we get at the counter isn't "how much" — it's "which one." With eight trailers ranging from a compact 14-footer to a 24-foot deckover, picking the right one comes down to three things: what you're hauling, how much it weighs, and what your vehicle can tow. Get those right and everything else — price, pickup, load time — falls into place.
Start With Weight, Not Length
It's tempting to think in feet — "I need a 20-footer" — but length only matters once weight capacity is settled. A trailer rated for 4,400 lbs won't help you if your load weighs 6,000 lbs, no matter how long the deck is. Add up the actual weight of whatever you're moving (vehicle, equipment, materials) before you worry about dimensions.
Rule of thumb: always leave 10–15% of headroom between your load weight and the trailer's rated capacity. A trailer rated at its exact limit isn't rated for comfortable towing.
Match the Trailer to the Job
Here's how our fleet breaks down by use case:
| Trailer | Capacity | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Utility 16' x 77" | 4,400 lbs | Yard debris, furniture, small ATVs — most affordable at $80/day |
| Stock Trailer 14' x 5' | 5,000 lbs | Livestock — cattle, goats, sheep, hogs |
| Enclosed 16' x 72" | 4,738 lbs | Weather-sensitive or high-value cargo, moving |
| Utility 24' x 82" | ~4,500 lbs | Side-by-sides, golf carts, zero-turn mowers |
| Car Hauler 20' x 102" | 7,400 lbs | Sedans, small trucks — extra-wide deck |
| Equipment 20' x 83" | 11,000 lbs | Heavier vehicles, skid steers, tractors |
| Deckover Tilt 22' x 102" | 8,820 lbs | Drive-on loading, low-clearance equipment |
Don't Forget Your Tow Vehicle
The trailer's capacity is only half the equation — your truck or SUV's tow rating is the other half. Check your owner's manual or door-jamb sticker for the maximum towing capacity, and remember that figure usually assumes an empty truck bed and no passengers. If you're borderline, call us before you book; we'd rather talk you into the right trailer than watch you struggle with the wrong one.
Quick Checklist Before You Book
- Weigh or estimate your load — don't guess on the high side of "probably fine"
- Confirm your vehicle's hitch class and ball size (most of our trailers use a 2" or 2-5/16" ball)
- Check your tow vehicle's rated towing capacity, not just what "feels" doable
- Decide if weather protection matters — if so, look at the enclosed trailer
- When in doubt, size up — an underloaded trailer tows better than an overloaded one
Still Not Sure?
Call us at 405-925-2006 and describe what you're hauling. We rent trailers every day and can usually tell you the right fit in under a minute — no upsell, just the trailer that gets the job done.