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Real Rugged build: 5' x 8' — Mesh sides, Bi-fold ramp
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Real Rugged build: 5' x 8' — Mesh sides, Bi-fold ramp

10 photos of one completed Rugged trailer. Built August 2025. New trailers are built to order.

Real Build · Utility

5' x 8' — Mesh sides, Bi-fold ramp

  • 13-inch side rails with mesh
  • Bi-fold ramp with AutoLatch
  • Swivel tie-down rings × 4
Deck size
5' x 8'
GVWR
2,990 lb
Est. base payload
2,519 lb

Added equipment reduces payload. Final capacity is on the trailer label.

Configured trailer price

$6,607

Includes the equipment listed below. Tax and delivery are additional.

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5' x 8' — Mesh sides, Bi-fold ramp

$6,607 configured · before tax and delivery

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Equipment & price breakdown
  • 5' x 8' utility base$3,596
  • 13" rail — aluminum mesh+ $1,000
  • 48" bi-fold ramp — AutoLatch+ $769
  • Swivel D-rings × 4+ $140
  • Tie-down cutouts — frame extrusion+ $279
  • Tarp kit — custom housing+ $549
  • 13" aluminum spare — 5-star with mount+ $274
View the 5' x 8' model guide
Full specifications & dimensions

5 x 8 Open Utility Trailer · Model R1000

Full specifications

Printable spec sheet
GVWR
2,990 lb
Estimated payload
2,519 lb
Estimated empty weight
471 lb
Rating per axle
3,300 lb

Weight and payload estimates: Published trailer weight reflects the standard base configuration. Options and manufacturing variation affect final weight and available payload. Your completed trailer is weighed at the factory; its certified final weight and payload are provided after manufacturing.

Dimensions & Weight

Standard Size5' x 8' Single Axle Trailer
Overall Length11′ 7″
Overall Width79″
Trailer Weight471 lb
GVWR Rating2,990 lb
Trailer Payload2,519 lb
G.A.W.R. (Ea. Axle)3,300 lb

Structure

Frame3″ x 2″ x 3/16″ Tubular
Tongue3″ x 2″ x 3/16″ Tubular
FloorCustom Aluminum Extrusion
Cross-members3″ x 2″ x 3/16″ Tubular
Fenders9″ x 32″ Smooth Aluminum
Coupler2″ A-Frame
Safety ChainsCurt Single Hook Cable (2 ea)
Jacks3,000 lb Top Wind (Bolted On)

Running Gear

AxlesSingle 3,500 lb EZ Lube Axle
SuspensionTorsion / Torflex
Wheel13″ x 5″ Aluminum 5-Star
TireST185/80R-13 Belted Radial
BrakesN/A
LightsOptronics L.E.D.
Electric Plug4-Way Flat
FinishNatural Aluminum

Standard equipment

  • Custom Aluminum Extrusion floor
  • 3″ x 2″ x 3/16″ Tubular aluminum frame
  • 2″ A-Frame coupler
  • 3,000 lb Top Wind (Bolted On) jack
  • Torsion / Torflex suspension
  • 13″ x 5″ Aluminum 5-Star
  • ST185/80R-13 Belted Radial tires
  • Optronics L.E.D. lighting
  • 4-Way Flat electrical connector
  • Natural Aluminum finish

Specifications are for the 5 x 8 Open Utility Trailer base model and are subject to confirmation on your build. Options shown on this trailer may change some figures.

See the full 5 x 8 Open Utility Trailer product page

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