After a local dealer tried to steer him toward the wrong trailer, Anthony found a 6.5'x16' tandem Rugged configured around what he needed. He valued the straightforward transaction and the absence of high-pressure sales.
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- Base trailer
- All-aluminum
- Deck
- 6.5' x 16'
- Est. base payload
- 5,870 lb
- GVWR
- 7,000 lb
- Est. base weight
- 1,130 lb
Base trailer renderManufactured by FWM Inc. in Hudson, New Hampshire50+ years of aluminum manufacturing500+ completed builds documented in the Rugged archive
Utility · Tandem axle
6.5 × 16 Tandem Axle Trailer
Rugged 6.5 x 16 Tandem Axle Trailer — all-aluminum frame, 7,000 lb GVWR, 5,870 lb payload. Configure rails, ramp and tie-downs online. Delivered or picked up.
Base trailerBefore options and delivery
$7,949
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- Typical configured range
- $10,321–$12,289
- Deck
- 6.5' x 16'
- Est. base payload
- 5,870 lb
- GVWR
- 7,000 lb
- Est. base weight
- 1,130 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
Every component earns its place
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- 014 × 2 × 3/16-inch tubular aluminum
Structure without unnecessary weight
The tubular aluminum frame carries the deck and rated running gear without a painted steel chassis.
- 02Custom aluminum extrusion
A deck made for the weather
Interlocking aluminum deck extrusions provide a weather-resistant loading surface without wood deck boards.
- 03Available AutoLatch ramp and tailgate system
Latched the moment it closes
Available AutoLatch-equipped ramps and tailgates secure automatically on close — no cotter pins or clips to pull, drop, or lose.
- 043,500 lb EZ Lube axle · Torsion / Torflex
Independent ride control
Torsion suspension moves independently at each wheel and eliminates leaf-spring hardware beneath the deck.
- 053,000 lb top-wind jack · Curt safety cables
Serviceable where it matters
The bolted jack, standard coupler, and safety cables remain accessible for inspection and service.
- 0615″ × 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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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
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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
7,000 lb GVWR minus 1,130 lb base trailer weight equals 5,870 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.
- 19′ 10″
- 100″
- 1,130 lb
- 7,000 lb
- 5,870 lb
Dimensions & Weight
- Standard Size
- 6.5' x 16' Tandem Axle 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 68″ 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
- Tandem 3,500 lb EZ Lube Axle
- Suspension
- Torsion / Torflex
- Wheel
- 15″ x 6″ Aluminum Mod Wheel
- Tire
- ST205/75R-15 Belted Radial
- Brakes
- 4 Wheel Electric
- Lights
- Optronics L.E.D.
- Electric Plug
- 7-Way Round
- Finish
- Natural Aluminum
All items listed are standard equipment unless marked.
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Real builds of this model
Actual trailers of this exact model lead the list. Current Builds can start with mapped options; Previous Builds are clearly marked for inspiration.
Real build7 photos6.5' x 16' tandem · Utility · Powersports
6.5' x 16' Tandem Utility
- Stake Pockets
- Tie-Down Cutouts
Priced in the configurator
Payload5,870 lb
Previous build · Closest current model: 6.5' x 16'. Availability may differ.
Real build9 photos6.5' x 16' tandem · Utility · Powersports
6.5' x 16' Tandem Utility
- Stake Pockets
- Aluminum Tongue Box
Priced in the configurator
Payload5,870 lb
Previous build · Closest current model: 6.5' x 16'. Availability may differ.
Real build8 photos6.5' x 16' tandem · Utility · Powersports
6.5' x 16' Tandem Utility
- 48" Bi-Fold Ramp
- Side-Mount Tongue Jack Upgrade
Priced in the configurator
Payload5,870 lb
Previous build · Closest current model: 6.5' x 16'. Availability may differ.
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