Warren chose a 6.5'x12' Rugged with a stone guard for hauling his Harley. He valued the added road-debris protection and found the trailer manageable with his towing setup.
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- Base trailer
- All-aluminum
- Deck
- 6.5' x 12'
- Est. base payload
- 2,040 lb
- GVWR
- 2,990 lb
- Est. base weight
- 950 lb
Exact model shownManufactured by FWM Inc. in Hudson, New Hampshire50+ years of aluminum manufacturing500+ completed builds documented in the Rugged archive
Tilt · Single axle
6.5 × 12 Single Axle Tilt Trailer
Rugged 6.5 x 12 Single Axle Tilt Trailer — all-aluminum tilting deck, 2,990 lb GVWR, 2,040 lb payload. Drive-on loading, no separate ramp. Delivered or picked up.
Base trailerBefore options and delivery
$6,695
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- Typical configured range
- $7,449–$8,173
- Deck
- 6.5' x 12'
- Est. base payload
- 2,040 lb
- GVWR
- 2,990 lb
- Est. base weight
- 950 lb
Estimated — final weight and payload are confirmed after factory weigh-in.
Fit and towing: Payload shown is trailer payload, not your tow vehicle's capacity. Verify your vehicle, hitch, tongue-weight, and loaded-trailer ratings before ordering.
- Production: about 3 weeks after Build Order approval
- Pickup: Hudson, New Hampshire
- Warranty: Five years on the aluminum structure for retail use, one year for commercial use, with no warranty registration to file.
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Construction
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- 01Full-deck tilt system
The deck becomes the ramp
The aluminum deck pivots toward the ground for drive-on loading without a separate gate.
- 02All-aluminum structural frame
Corrosion-resistant structure
The load-bearing frame is aluminum rather than a painted steel chassis.
- 03Available Auto TiltLock hydraulic latch
Locked the moment it levels
On equipped models, Auto TiltLock latches the hydraulic tilt automatically when the deck returns to ride height — no separate pin to set before towing.
- 0415″ × 6″ aluminum mod wheel · ST205/75R-15
Aluminum wheels on radial rubber
Every 6-foot-and-wider open model rides on 15-inch aluminum mod wheels and belted radial tires — no painted steel rims to rust through.
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Similar size, real build6 x 13.5 Single Axle Tilt Trailer
6x13.5 tilt — loading demo
Loading demo on the 6x13.5 single-axle tilt — mowers and ATVs load with no ramps at all.
1:29 · October 2025
- Ramp-free tilt loading
- Torsion axle ride
- All-aluminum frame
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Capacity and specifications
The numbers that define the trailer
Essential measurements stay visible. Detailed construction and running-gear information is organized below.
The number that matters
2,990 lb GVWR minus 950 lb base trailer weight equals 2,040 lb estimated base payload.
Payload decreases as options are added. Confirm cargo, tongue weight, and tow-vehicle ratings before towing.
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.
- 950 lb
- 2,990 lb
- 2,040 lb
Dimensions & Weight
- Standard Size
- 6.5' x 12' Single Axle Tilt Trailer
- G.A.W.R. (Ea. Axle)
- 3,500 lb
Structure
- Frame
- 4″ x 2″ x 3/16″ Tubular
- Tongue
- 5″ x 2″ x 3/16″ Tubular
- Floor
- Custom Aluminum Extrusion
- Cross-members
- 4″ x 2″ x 3/16″ Tubular
- Fenders
- 10.75″ 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
- 15″ x 6″ Aluminum Mod Wheel
- Tire
- ST205/75R-15 Belted Radial
- Brakes
- Optional
- Lights
- Optronics L.E.D.
- Electric Plug
- 4-Way Flat
- Finish
- Natural Aluminum
All items listed are standard equipment unless marked.
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Real builds of this model
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Real build7 photos6.5' x 12' · Tilt · Low-clearance loading
6.5' x 12' Single axle Tilt
- 15" Aluminum Spare
- D-Rings
Priced in the configurator
Payload2,040 lb
Previous build · Closest current model: 6.5' x 12'. Availability may differ.
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