6 x 12 or 6.5 x 12?
Choose 6 x 12
Your load fits the narrower deck and compact storage, lower base price, and lighter trailer matter most.
Choose 6.5 x 12
You haul a side-by-side or wider equipment and need the extra six inches of usable deck width.
Utility
Open-deck everyday haulers
An open deck on a true all-aluminum frame.
11 sizes, configured online and available fully assembled through Rugged Home Delivery.
- Starting at
- From $3,449
- Payload up to
- 5,977 lb
- GVWR range
- 2,990–7,000 lb
- Lead time
- typically 3 weeks
Walk the real trailer
Open Utility walk-through — 6.5' x 14' tandem
Jeff walks the 6.5′ x 14′ tandem: 13″ side rails, bi-fold auto-latching ramp, and tongue box.
11 utility sizes.
Compare current prices, dimensions, weight ratings, and payload before choosing a size.
Single axle5' x 8'
- Best Homeowner Size
- Compact Single Axle
Best for: Home projects, dump runs, and light equipment behind an SUV or small truck.
Starting at$3,449- Usable deck
- 5' x 8'
- Base trailer weight
- 471 lb
- Rated GVWR
- 2,990 lb
- Est. base payload
- 2,519 lb
Single axle5' x 10'
- Compact Single Axle
Best for: Homeowners who want more deck for mowers and materials in a compact single-axle footprint.
Starting at$3,699- Usable deck
- 5' x 10'
- Base trailer weight
- 493 lb
- Rated GVWR
- 2,990 lb
- Est. base payload
- 2,497 lb
Single axle6' x 10'
- Compact Single Axle
Best for: Garden tractors, golf carts, and general property hauling.
Starting at$4,349- Usable deck
- 6' x 10'
- Base trailer weight
- 592 lb
- Rated GVWR
- 2,990 lb
- Est. base payload
- 2,398 lb
Single axle6' x 12'
- Best Multi-Use Size
Best for: A do-it-all open deck for homeowners and light landscaping work.
Starting at$4,749- Usable deck
- 6' x 12'
- Base trailer weight
- 670 lb
- Rated GVWR
- 2,990 lb
- Est. base payload
- 2,320 lb
Single axle6' x 14'
- Single Axle
Best for: Longer equipment and materials while keeping single-axle towing simple.
Starting at$5,149- Usable deck
- 6' x 14'
- Base trailer weight
- 751 lb
- Rated GVWR
- 2,990 lb
- Est. base payload
- 2,239 lb
Single axle6.5' x 12'
- UTV Ready
- Single Axle
Best for: Side-by-sides and wider loads on a single-axle trailer with published weight and payload.
Starting at$4,899- Usable deck
- 6.5' x 12'
- Base trailer weight
- 714 lb
- Rated GVWR
- 2,990 lb
- Est. base payload
- 2,276 lb
Single axle6.5' x 14'
- UTV Ready
Best for: UTVs and wider equipment with extra deck length on a single axle.
Starting at$5,349- Usable deck
- 6.5' x 14'
- Base trailer weight
- 927 lb
- Rated GVWR
- 2,990 lb
- Est. base payload
- 2,063 lb
Tandem axle6.5' x 12'
- Heavy-Duty Pick
Best for: Heavier equipment and serious payload in a compact tandem footprint.
Starting at$7,179- Usable deck
- 6.5' x 12'
- Base trailer weight
- 1,023 lb
- Rated GVWR
- 7,000 lb
- Est. base payload
- 5,977 lb
Tandem axle6.5' x 14'
- Contractor Workhorse
- UTV Ready
Best for: Landscapers, UTVs, heavier equipment, and multi-use hauling.
Starting at$7,549- Usable deck
- 6.5' x 14'
- Base trailer weight
- 1,089 lb
- Rated GVWR
- 7,000 lb
- Est. base payload
- 5,911 lb
Tandem axle6.5' x 16'
- Contractor Workhorse
Best for: Landscaping crews and equipment that needs a longer tandem deck.
Starting at$7,949- Usable deck
- 6.5' x 16'
- Base trailer weight
- 1,130 lb
- Rated GVWR
- 7,000 lb
- Est. base payload
- 5,870 lb
Tandem axle6.5' x 18'
- Heavy-Duty Pick
Best for: Compact tractors and long equipment on our longest open utility deck.
Starting at$8,349- Usable deck
- 6.5' x 18'
- Base trailer weight
- 1,170 lb
- Rated GVWR
- 7,000 lb
- Est. base payload
- 5,830 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.
Towing check: Payload shown is trailer payload, not your tow vehicle's capacity. Verify vehicle, hitch, tongue-weight, and loaded-trailer ratings before ordering.
Where this family is not the best fit: Single-axle models favor lower empty weight and cost. Frequent heavy commercial loads may benefit from tandem stability and braking.
Every size, side by side.
Scan the whole lineup in one place — dimensions, weight ratings, and starting prices for every size we build.
FIG 03Deck scale
See the usable deck—not just the model name
Every footprint uses one common scale. The 6.5' x 18' deck provides 2.9× the usable area of the 5' x 8'.
Footprints aligned at the front edge
One scale · feet
- Smallest published
- 5' x 8' · 40 ft²
- Largest published
- 6.5' x 18' · 117 ft²
- Usable area gained
- +77 ft² · 2.9×
Usable deck area
Small → large
- 015' x 8'40 ft²
- 025' x 10'50 ft²
- 036' x 10'60 ft²
- 046' x 12'72 ft²
- 056.5' x 12'78 ft²
- 066' x 14'84 ft²
- 076.5' x 14'91 ft²
- 086.5' x 16'104 ft²
- 096.5' x 18'117 ft²
5' wide
6' wide
6.5' wide
On larger screens, read the plot left to right for deck length; the upper edge marks deck width. The area ladder remains fully readable on smaller screens.
| Usable deck | Axle class | Rated GVWR | Est. base payload | Base trailer weight | Current price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5' x 8' | Single · 1 axle | 2,990 lb | 2,519 lb | 471 lb | $3,449 | Home projects, dump runs, and light equipment behind an SUV or small truck. |
| 5' x 10' | Single · 1 axle | 2,990 lb | 2,497 lb | 493 lb | $3,699 | Homeowners who want more deck for mowers and materials in a compact single-axle footprint. |
| 6' x 10' | Single · 1 axle | 2,990 lb | 2,398 lb | 592 lb | $4,349 | Garden tractors, golf carts, and general property hauling. |
| 6' x 12' | Single · 1 axle | 2,990 lb | 2,320 lb | 670 lb | $4,749 | A do-it-all open deck for homeowners and light landscaping work. |
| 6' x 14' | Single · 1 axle | 2,990 lb | 2,239 lb | 751 lb | $5,149 | Longer equipment and materials while keeping single-axle towing simple. |
| 6.5' x 12' | Single · 1 axle | 2,990 lb | 2,276 lb | 714 lb | $4,899 | Side-by-sides and wider loads on a single-axle trailer with published weight and payload. |
| 6.5' x 14' | Single · 1 axle | 2,990 lb | 2,063 lb | 927 lb | $5,349 | UTVs and wider equipment with extra deck length on a single axle. |
| 6.5' x 12' | Tandem · 2 axles | 7,000 lb | 5,977 lb | 1,023 lb | $7,179 | Heavier equipment and serious payload in a compact tandem footprint. |
| 6.5' x 14' | Tandem · 2 axles | 7,000 lb | 5,911 lb | 1,089 lb | $7,549 | Landscapers, UTVs, heavier equipment, and multi-use hauling. |
| 6.5' x 16' | Tandem · 2 axles | 7,000 lb | 5,870 lb | 1,130 lb | $7,949 | Landscaping crews and equipment that needs a longer tandem deck. |
| 6.5' x 18' | Tandem · 2 axles | 7,000 lb | 5,830 lb | 1,170 lb | $8,349 | Compact tractors and long equipment on our longest open utility deck. |
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.
Why choose one over the other?
Start with the job, then choose the smallest trailer and loading system that comfortably handles it.
6.5 x 14 single or tandem?
Choose single axle
Your actual loaded weight stays within the published payload and lower cost and empty weight matter most.
Choose tandem axle
You tow frequently, carry heavier loads, or want tandem stability and four-wheel electric brakes.
Utility or tilt?
Choose utility
You want configurable rails, containment, and a choice of rear-loading systems.
Choose tilt
Ramp-free drive-on loading is more important than fixed perimeter containment.
Loading
Load over the rear — ramp, tailgate, or open.
Choose a bi-fold ramp, straight ramp, stowaway ramps, fold-down tailgate, or open rear. Rails are available in 13- or 21-inch heights with open, mesh, or tread-plate construction.
5' x 8' standard configurationGVWR 2,990 lb
Recent utility builds.
Real Rugged utility trailers — photographed on our floor or at their owners' homes. Open any build for its full gallery and start yours from it at today's prices.
Real build8 photos6.5' x 14' tandem · Utility · Powersports
6.5' x 14' Tandem Utility
- Aluminum L-Track Strips
- Rub Rail with Stake Pocket System - 14'
As shown$11,394
Payload5,911 lb
Built new in typically 3 weeks
Real build8 photos5' x 8' · Utility · Landscape work
5' x 8' Single axle Utility
- 21" Perimeter Rail
- Tie-Down Cutouts
As shown$7,118
Payload2,519 lb
Built new in typically 3 weeks
Real build8 photos6.5' x 12' · Utility
6.5' x 12' Single axle Utility
- Electric Brake Upgrade
- Aluminum Tongue Box
As shown$10,371
Payload2,276 lb
Built new in typically 3 weeks
Real footage
Real Rugged walkarounds
Actual customer builds and factory footage — filmed on the production floor, not staged. Every clip is labeled with exactly what you're seeing.
Exact completed build6.5 x 16 Tandem Axle Trailer
6.5x16 tandem — tread plate walls build
A 6.5x16 tandem featuring a 13-inch perimeter rail with aluminum tread plate walls and stake pockets.
1:20 · January 2026
- 13" rail with tread plate walls
- Bi-fold ramp
- Stake pockets
Narrated · captions available in the player
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Utility trailer FAQ.
Common questions about these trailers. For full policy details, see the linked pages.
Build the trailer your work requires.
Approve your Build Order this week and your trailer is typically finished about 3 weeks later