Description

Equipment transport and Car trailers have a unique job to carry heavy payloads with a few points of contact on the trailer.  Also, most things load onto the back.  That means it needs high strength without compromise.  This 12,000 lbs trailer has an I-Beam design to give great strength while keeping the deck height low.

Drive a truck on it, or put a tractor on it.  These are NOT cookie cutter trailer trailer plans.  They are a complete design from the ground up, with full engineering to make sure the trailer will perform when you need it.  Build your car trailer from these plans with confidence.

This is a Fixed Deck design, with slide out ramps, removable fenders, and a ton of other options.  While some options are in the images above, there are many not visible.  Because Car Trailers have some many different needs, just one trailer plan won’t do it all.  However, if a 18.5′ long, fixed deck, 12,000 lbs capacity Car Trailer / Equipment Transport meets your need, these plans will definitely help build a solid one.

A trailer from these plans will carry your car, or truck, or tractor, or side-by-side, or equipment, and more.  Plans include the base Car Trailer / Equipment Trailer, then many options so you can build the perfect trailer for your unique needs.  That’s the way we do it.  Read more in this intro article.

Fixed Deck Car Trailer Plans

12,000 lbs Total Capacity with tandem 6000 lb axles, under an 18.5′ full width deck.  Strength is in the I-Beam construction, which is stronger than C-Channel of similar size.  It makes this trailer perform better for the long term, and the long haul.  18.5′ is a perfect length for many uses.  Read more in the accordions below.

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We also have a 20′ length, 10,400 lbs capacity version of these trailer plans if that will work better.

Specifications

6’10” x 18.5′ – 12,000 lbs – Equipment Transport / Car Trailer Plans

• Tandem axles with leaf springs — use double eye or slipper style.
• 6’10” x 18.5′ nominal deck size.  (Actual size is a little longer.)  Width at the fenders is 102 inches.
• I-Beam construction is compact, yet very strong.
• The Instructions Document (included in the plans) explains how to shorten the length (if you want) from 18.5′ to 18′ or 17′ as an option.
• Several Deck styles are included.  Choose a solid Plywood deck, a plank surface, or a split deck — all in Wood or Metal.
• Frame construction is welded steel — I-Beam, Angle and C-Channel primarily.
• Crossmembers are 3″ C-Channel.
• Fenders are Removable (primary design), or weld them on, or bolt them down solid if that works better for you.
• Steel Ramps are also in the design.  Choose to make them slide in and store under the trailer, or make them longer to store in another location.
• Ramps have many variations to choose for Length, Width, Capacity, and Material.  We give you the engineering, then you choose the size and strength you want.
• Many options are given for tie-down anchor points.  Use one style or several to meet your needs.
• Plans include options for a front rail, either short or tall, with options for various material.
• A winch option is also in the plans.  Make it fixed, or to remove with a pin.
• Choose a tongue mount toolbox, or a tongue tray, or not.
• There are options for the tongue jack, as well as options for rear supports.
• Save the plans to your computer right after payment.  It takes only a few minutes.
• When you save the plans, it includes a full set of Drawings (40 pages) plus the Instructions Document (20 pages).  It has a materials list that includes both raw materials and components to purchase.  It also has options, explanations, Engineering Considerations, and illustrated instructions.

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More About The Design Features

As a multi-purpose trailer, this one has a lot of features to handle many of your hauling needs.  12K makes it beefy enough to carry a lot of equipment — like skid loaders, tractors, mini-excavators, and lifts.  While it’s more than needed, it will certainly do a great job of hauling a car, a Jeep, your truck, or other vehicle.

So, what are your needs?  Various needs require different configurations, which is why we give so many options.  Whether you’re hauling Cars, or Equipment, there are always ways to make the job easier.

These plans start with a solid base, then we recommend building to make it the trailer you want.  Use options in the plans as a start, then add your own flavor so it fits your needs.

Equipment Transport / Car Hauler Trailer Plans

• * A car trailer from these plans has a bed width of 6′ 10′ and bed length of 18′ 7″.
• Overall length including the tongue is just over 23.5 feet.
• While bed height depends on various choices, it will usually range from 21″ up. (Height shown is ~21.8″ using drop axles.)
• Max capacity is 12,000 lbs  —  (combined axle rating)* which includes both the trailer and the payload.
• Trailer weight depends on many design choices.  The 12K base trailer is ~1500+ lbs without the deck.  Tie-Down options, Decking choices, Toolbox, Winch, Battery, Ramps, Jack Styles, etc. all add to the weight.
• These car trailer plans include many options.  Things like Decking material and style, Tie-down places, Ramps (with options for length and for strength), a tongue mounted toolbox, a winch, jacks, removable fenders, front rail, and more. They are all choices to give your desired functionality.  Some options are mutually exclusive.  Not all options are in the pictures on this page.
• The plans are ready for you to save, right after payment.  Just click the link, then save it to your computer.  You can get started today.
• Download is a .ZIP file which contains the full drawing package as well as the materials and instructions document.

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