Cargo Vs. Utility Trailers

Given the various types of trailers available for purchase, it can be hard to decide which trailer is best for your hauling needs. Do you need a cargo trailer? A utility trailer? What do these terms mean? We’re here to unravel some of the mystery around buying a trailer with this quick comparison between cargo and utility trailers.

Cargo Trailers

Also known as enclosed trailers, cargo trailers feature metal walls and a roof with at least one locking door at the rear. These trailers come in a wide range of sizes to accommodate different amounts of cargo. While a cargo trailer is more expensive and heavier to tow than a utility trailer, these trailers do protect your cargo very well, keeping it safe from weather damage, theft, vandalism, and any other harm that might befall it.

Utility Trailers

Sometimes referred to as flatbed trailers, utility trailers are the less elaborate type of trailer, with low or no walls and no enclosure. These trailers tend to be lightweight and very easy to tow, and they’re good for hauling bulky and oversized items that simply won’t fit in any type of enclosure. However, anything you load onto a utility trailer is exposed to the elements and to potential theft if left unattended.

Think you’ve made your final decision? Stop by our dealership in Hewitt, TX, to view our selection of new and used trailers for sale. Flat Rock Trailers proudly serves the cities of Waco and Killeen, TX.