Not every builder wants a trailer full of shelving, wiring and batteries they will never use. Sometimes you just want a tough, lockable box on a solid chassis, a rack for your ladders, and the freedom to set the inside up the way your trade works. If you do not want the extras, and you do not want to be sold any either, this is the trailer for you.
That is the Essential Builders Trailer. Here is what it is, who it suits, and what to check before you buy one.
What the Essential Builders Trailer is
The Essential is an enclosed builders trailer with an empty main compartment. It is built on the same platform as our Advanced Builders Trailer, with the same side drawer, front toolbox, rear door with shelving and 2 long drawers, builders rack, suspension, axle, rims and tyres. The difference is the main compartment: the Essential leaves it empty and leaves out the power package, so you get a blank canvas instead of a set layout.
Who it suits
The Essential is for builders, contractors and tradespeople who need a strong, reliable work trailer and do not need onboard power. That usually means:
- Builders and carpenters carrying power tools, hand tools and materials to site
- Contractors and subbies who already run tools off site power or their own generator
- Tradies who like their own setup, and want to fit shelving, bins or racking to suit how they work
- Small crews who need lockable storage that moves from job to job
If you want solar, batteries and 240V power built in, look at the Advanced Builders Trailer on the same platform.
Open storage you set up your way
Inside, the main compartment is left empty with no fit-out, so you can organise tools, materials and larger gear however suits your trade. Everything you reach for most is close at hand:
- Side drawer for commonly used tools and consumables
- Front toolbox for straps, gear and worksite essentials
- Rear door with shelving and 2 long drawers so smaller tools and consumables stay sorted and easy to reach
- Builders rack, 2,400mm long and 1,500mm wide, for ladders, lengths of material and oversized items
An extended front rack is available as an optional extra.
The Essential works exactly as it comes, so you do not need to add a thing. If you want to, a few optional extras are available, including a front T rack ($695), upgraded jockey wheels and portable power solutions. They are there if you want them, but none of them are necessary for this trailer.
Built for daily work
- Galvanised steel and aluminium heavy-duty body, powdercoated in black, white or silver
- High-strength 50mm solid axle rated to 3.5T with 8-leaf rocker roller suspension for stable, smooth towing, including over rough terrain
- 4-wheel electric drum brakes with a park brake
- Alloy XD Series 15 inch rims with 235/75R15 all-terrain tyres
- Checker plate floors and guards made for tough site conditions
Specifications at a glance
| Essential Builders Trailer | |
|---|---|
| ATM (most the loaded trailer can weigh) | 3,000kg |
| Tare (empty weight) | approx. 1,350kg |
| Payload | approx. 1,650kg |
| Builders rack | 2,400 x 1,500mm |
| Main body | Open internal storage body |
| Axle | 50mm solid axle rated to 3.5T |
| Suspension | 8-leaf rocker roller |
| Brakes | 4-wheel electric drum brakes with park brake |
| Tyres and rims | 235/75R15 all-terrain on 15 inch alloys |
| Colours | Black, white or silver |
| Warranty | Up to 3 years structural warranty |
| Pricing | Contact us for current pricing and availability |
Essential or Advanced?
Both trailers share the same platform and exterior. Choose the Essential if you want an open body to fit out yourself and do not need power on the trailer. Choose the Advanced if you want the internal fit-out and a power package with solar, batteries, an inverter and 240V outlets ready to go.
What to check before you buy
- Your tow vehicle. With a 3,000kg ATM, your vehicle needs to be rated to tow at least 3,000kg, fitted with a 50mm tow ball. Check your owner's manual for the towing capacity.
- A brake controller. The trailer has electric brakes on all four wheels, so your vehicle needs an electric brake controller. An Elecbrakes EB2 brake controller is available as an extra.
- How you will fit it out. Think about the shelving, bins or racking your trade needs, and whether you need power on site. If you do, compare it with the Advanced.
- Extras. Options include a front T rack, an Ark XO750 jockey wheel, 3-door sign writing, the Elecbrakes EB2 brake control and 12 month QLD rego.
- Delivery. Inspect and collect from our yard at 11 Jade Dr, Molendinar, or we deliver Australia-wide. Delivery is quoted to your postcode.
Frequently asked questions
What vehicle do I need to tow the Essential Builders Trailer?
One rated to tow at least 3,000kg, with a 50mm tow ball and an electric brake controller.
What is the difference between the Essential and the Advanced?
They share the same platform, side drawer, front toolbox, rear door with shelving and 2 long drawers, builders rack, suspension, axle, rims and tyres. The Essential leaves the main compartment empty and leaves out the power package (no solar, batteries, inverter or 240V setup), so you can set the main compartment up your way.
How much can it carry?
The ATM is 3,000kg and the tare is approx. 1,350kg, so the payload is approx. 1,650kg, including everything inside and on the rack.
What warranty does it come with?
Up to 3 years structural warranty from the date of original purchase. See our warranty page for the full terms, including how wearable parts are treated.
How much does the Essential Builders Trailer cost?
Contact us for current pricing and availability. Delivery is quoted separately to your postcode.
Can I secure one online?
Yes. You can secure one with a $500 deposit on our website, then pay the balance before collection or delivery.
See the Essential Builders Trailer
And the best part? Because it does not come loaded with extras you might never use, the Essential is the best-priced trailer in our builders range.
See the full specifications, photos and brochure on our Essential Builders Trailer page, compare it with the Advanced Builders Trailer, or call us on 1300 798 100 for a quote.
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