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Utility · 5' x 8'
5' x 8' — Perimeter rail, Bi-fold ramp
One of our 5' x 8' builds, built with swivel tie-down rings × 4, frame-extrusion tie-down cutouts, and a bi-fold rear ramp. Photographed here in New Hampshire before it shipped.
Photographed at our New Hampshire factory.
- March 2026
- A custom owner-specified setup
- 2,519 lb
- 10 real photos
Why this configuration works
This completed build combines Swivel tie-down rings × 4, Built-in tie-down cutouts, Bi-fold ramp with AutoLatch. Use it as a proven starting point, then change any option in Build & Price.
What's on this trailer
- 5' x 8' utility base$3,596
- 13" rail — aluminum tread plate+ $901
- 48" bi-fold ramp — AutoLatch+ $769
- Swivel D-rings × 4+ $140
- Tie-down cutouts — frame extrusion+ $279
- Top-rail track & crossbar+ $549
- Aluminum L-track strips+ $289
- 13" aluminum spare — 5-star with mount+ $274
- Side-mount tongue jack upgrade+ $79
New trailer configured like this$6,876
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Built to order. Current lead time: typically 3 weeks.
5 x 8 Open Utility Trailer · Model R1000
Full specifications
- 2,990 lb
- 2,519 lb
- 471 lb
- 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 Size | 5' x 8' Single Axle Trailer |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 11′ 7″ |
| Overall Width | 79″ |
| Trailer Weight | 471 lb |
| GVWR Rating | 2,990 lb |
| Trailer Payload | 2,519 lb |
| G.A.W.R. (Ea. Axle) | 3,300 lb |
Structure
| Frame | 3″ x 2″ x 3/16″ Tubular |
|---|---|
| Tongue | 3″ x 2″ x 3/16″ Tubular |
| Floor | Custom Aluminum Extrusion |
| Cross-members | 3″ x 2″ x 3/16″ Tubular |
| Fenders | 9″ x 32″ Smooth Aluminum |
| Coupler | 2″ A-Frame |
| Safety Chains | Curt Single Hook Cable (2 ea) |
| Jacks | 3,000 lb Top Wind (Bolted On) |
Running Gear
| Axles | Single 3,500 lb EZ Lube Axle |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Torsion / Torflex |
| Wheel | 13″ x 5″ Aluminum 5-Star |
| Tire | ST185/80R-13 Belted Radial |
| Brakes | N/A |
| Lights | Optronics L.E.D. |
| Electric Plug | 4-Way Flat |
| Finish | Natural 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.
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