The direct answer: Rugged utility trailers start at $3,449 and Rugged enclosed trailers start at $0. The prices below are live — they render from the same catalog our builder charges from, so this page cannot quietly go out of date the way "cost in 2025" articles do.
Current starting prices
| Model | Axles | Starting at |
|---|---|---|
| 5 x 8 Open Utility Trailer | Single | $3,449 |
| 5 x 10 Open Utility Trailer | Single | $3,699 |
| 6 x 10 Open Utility Trailer | Single | $4,349 |
| 6 x 12 Open Utility Trailer | Single | $4,749 |
| 6 x 14 Open Utility Trailer | Single | $5,149 |
| 6.5 x 12 Open Utility Trailer | Single | $4,899 |
| 6.5 x 14 Open Utility Trailer | Single | $5,349 |
| 6.5 x 12 Tandem Axle Trailer | Tandem | $7,179 |
| 6.5 x 14 Tandem Axle Trailer | Tandem | $7,549 |
| 6.5 x 16 Tandem Axle Trailer | Tandem | $7,949 |
| 6.5 x 18 Tandem Axle Trailer | Tandem | $8,349 |
| 6 x 12 Single Axle Tilt Trailer | Single | $5,750 |
| 6 x 13.5 Single Axle Tilt Trailer | Single | $5,895 |
| 6.5 x 12 Single Axle Tilt Trailer | Single | $6,695 |
| 6.5 x 13.5 Single Axle Tilt Trailer | Single | $7,195 |
| 6.5 x 18 Tandem Axle Tilt Trailer | Tandem | $10,289 |
| 6.5 x 20 Tandem Axle Tilt Trailer | Tandem | $10,789 |
| 8 x 16 Tandem Axle Deckover Trailer | Tandem | $10,349 |
| 8 x 18 Tandem Axle Deckover Trailer | Tandem | $10,949 |
| 8 x 20 Tandem Axle Deckover Trailer | Tandem | $11,549 |
| 8 x 22 Tandem Axle Deckover Trailer | Tandem | $12,149 |
Enclosed models are priced online too. Compare current enclosed starting prices, choose an exact size, and open that model in Build & Price before a factory specialist reviews the final Build Order with you.
What moves the price
- **Size and axles** — the biggest lever. Tandem axles add real cost: a second axle, brakes, and heavier structure.
- **Containment** — side rails (13" or 21"), mesh, or tread plate walls, each list-priced in the builder.
- **Loading** — bi-fold ramps, stowaway ramps, tailgates. See ramp options explained.
- **Tie-downs, lighting, and finish** — smaller adders, itemized live as you build.
Why aluminum costs more up front — honestly
Aluminum extrusion stock costs more than steel channel, and aluminum welding takes more skill-hours. That is the whole story — there is no premium mystique. The counterweight is the long-term ledger: an aluminum frame avoids steel-frame rust remediation, lower empty weight can reduce towing fuel use in comparable service, and condition can support resale value in salt states. Results depend on use, maintenance, configuration, and the resale market. The worked framework is in are aluminum trailers worth the money?
- Are there hidden fees on top of these prices?
- The builder itemizes everything with a list price. A small number of options have no list price and are marked "Priced on your quote" — they are itemized separately and never silently added to your total.
- Does delivery cost extra?
- Delivery is quoted by distance at checkout — see how delivery works.