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6.5 × 13.5 Single Axle Tilt Trailer
Our widest single-axle tilt. Extra deck for longer machines.
- From
- $5,321
- Payload (est.)
- 1,965 lb
- GVWR
- 2,990 lb
Most-built setup
$5,995
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- Refundable 25% order deposit The amount due today is a 25% refundable order deposit. It remains refundable until you approve the final written Build Order. Rugged reviews the submitted configuration before approval; required changes are shown in a new written revision. A higher approved total requires your explicit authorization for the difference. If the approved 25% target is lower, Rugged refunds the excess to the original payment method.
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- Five-year structural warranty Built and supported by Rugged in Hudson, New Hampshire.
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Typically ready in about 3 weeks.
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Construction
Every component earns its place
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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 1,025 lb base trailer weight equals 1,965 lb estimated base payload.
Payload decreases as options are added.
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.
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.
- 1,025 lb
- 2,990 lb
- 1,965 lb
Full specifications
Dimensions & Weight
- Standard Size
- 6.5' x 13.5' 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
Three completed examples of this exact model.
6.5' x 13.5' · Tilt · Low-clearance loading
6.5' x 13.5' Single axle Tilt
- Swivel tie-down rings × 4
- Mounted spare tire
Priced in the configuratorPrevious build · Closest current model: 6.5' x 13.5'. Availability may differ.
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