OK, I found this trailer for sale locally. It has fresh paint and a new wood deck. He believes it was manufactured in 96. 2 5000lb axles. It is only $950. It is a heavy equipment trailer with a pintle hitch (easily changed). I typically rent a trailer like this and have had good luck. It is overkill for my Jeep, but I would rather have extra capacity than not enough. It weighs more than a standard car hauler would so it will use more gas when I tow, but I am not sure I really care. My concern is how hard it may have been used. Any thoughts? Worth the $$$ or keep looking?

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I think its worth it, it looks nice, no rust and the wood is in good shape. Try to bring him down a little, but if not $950 is a deal

It will cost you at least double the price in materials to build it on your own. As long as everything is in good working order with it I say go for it. Worst case scenario you have to replace the brakes and maybe the wheel bearings. I would ask if you can take it for a test pull to make sure it tows straight and doesn't sway behind your truck also.

for 950 and just to haul a jeep i would say a great deal. I paid 1k for my car hauler used and had to replace a couple deck boards and fix the wiring for the brakes.

I'm in the market myself, and if that was local to me, I would have jumped on it. To replace it new you're looking at $2,500 plus. I doubt it could have been used too hard. For instance, that trailer could handle a skid steer all day long. "He believes" would make me wonder the age though. Shouldn't the date be on the title? Either way it's a good deal. Good luck!

Check the condition of the tires and brakes. Also, you may want to replace or repack the wheel bearings. If you're hauling a skid steer (6k pounds) you don't need problems.

Opinions are like elbows, most everyone has one...

Good Luck!

Well, all I would be hauling would be my CJ7 or maybe a friends car.

Overkill, but I would rather have the extra capacity then be borderline.

As stated above, test pull it and see if it's straight. If no rust, the worst that you might be out is cost for new brakes and repacked (or possibly replaced) wheel bearings and maybe tires. I'd jump on this if it were me; I've been looking for a similar trailer for a while, and can't find anything close to that price.

Great deal in my book, check the tire wear and for weather checking. Check the frame around the spring shackles for cracks. Always check the wheel bearings before any towing and check the brakes while you have the hub pulled.

If the steel is good, no rust throughs I would buy it.Check for cracks and poor welds if any. Get underneath it with a flashlight. Can't build anything comporable for that price, offer less, maybe he will go for it..

Ok, I found out some more. It is a hurst trailer. Made in 92. It was a Michigan trailer until about a yr and a half ago. He bought it from his neighbor and used it to move here. I am def going to look at it closer for rust in the event it was out in the winters.

My concern is that I have now found hurst trailers very similar going for $1600 to $2500 new (not sure the exact model). It is making me wonder if it is worth it and the quality if it is that cheap new? Hmmm. http://www.southernfarmsupply.com/

I am supposed to try to meet up with him one night next week and have a look at it. Now I gotta figure out where the heck I would store the thing if I buy it.

Buy it, That trailer around here would be $2000.00, You shouldn't hardley notice the weight differance.

If the frames not broke or twisted ok tires go for it.

Hurst is a low priced trailer. If it doesn't have mobile home axles it is probably still worth that price. Make sure it has replaceable brake backing plates and MULTI leaf springs.

I know that the next flatbed I buy for car hauling will be aluminum. My "Deluxe" Carson trailer is a decrepid rust bucket after 18 months and I live in a DRY area. It was $3800.

Carson sucks. Tell your friends. ;)

Hurst is a low priced trailer. If it doesn't have mobile home axles it is probably still worth that price. Make sure it has replaceable brake backing plates and MULTI leaf springs.


Other than the backing plates and leaf springs, is there an easy way to spot mobile home axles??

Just got home from Dallas visiting family. Got a call on the way home that one of my wifes relatives in West Texas died last night. We will be going to the funeral (300 miles away) so I prob can't look at it until later this week now if he still has it.

I know that the next flatbed I buy for car hauling will be aluminum. My "Deluxe" Carson trailer is a decrepid rust bucket after 18 months and I live in a DRY area. It was $3800.

Carson sucks. Tell your friends. ;)
I know who makes some good aluminum car haulers:D

I know who makes some good aluminum car haulers:D

Need one 20' long (bed length), that can carry 8,000lb. Can do?

Other than the backing plates and leaf springs, is there an easy way to spot mobile home axles??

Just got home from Dallas visiting family. Got a call on the way home that one of my wifes relatives in West Texas died last night. We will be going to the funeral (300 miles away) so I prob can't look at it until later this week now if he still has it.
Those are the 2 easiest ways to tell if it has mobile home axles. Obviously if it doesn't have 14.5 tires and open center wheels then your good to go. I couldn't tell from the pictures what tires and wheels it had.

Need one 20' long (bed length), that can carry 8,000lb. Can do?
I'll get with sales and find out whats available.