Galvanised 8.5×5.3 Trailers for Sale
Explore our specialised range of 8.5×5.3 plant trailers, custom-engineered for commercial earthmoving contractors, hire fleets, and civil construction across Australia. Featuring a dedicated 2570mm x 1600mm deck footprint, a 4.5T-rated structural chassis, heavy-duty 150x50mm RHS drawbars, and lightweight aluminium ramps, this trailer is purpose-built to haul 2.6T+ mini excavators and compact plant equipment. Browse the specs and details below.
Galvanized Trailers
Commercial-Grade 8.5x5.3 Plant Trailers Built for Heavy Machinery
The 8.5x5.3 footprint (2570mm x 1600mm internal deck) is a purpose-designed platform built specifically for heavy machinery transport. By providing the exact width and length required for 2.6-tonne to 3.5-tonne mini excavators, rollers, and EWPs, it maintains a low centre of gravity, perfect axle weight distribution, and effortless road tracking.
Key Build Features & Specifications
- 4.5T Rated Heavy-Duty Chassis: Built with high-tensile structural RHS cross-members and side rails to completely eliminate chassis flex under concentrated tracked loads.
- Extended 150x50mm Structural Drawbar: Heavy-gauge extended A-frame drawbar engineered for outstanding highway stability, tight manoeuvring, and integrated bucket rest placement.
- Hot-Dipped Galvanised Finish: Complete rust and corrosion protection across the entire chassis, drawbar, and sub-frame to withstand muddy job sites and coastal climates.
- High-Strength Aluminium Loading Ramps: Ultra-tough yet lightweight aluminium ramps that allow safe, low-angle loading for tracked excavators, scissor lifts, and compact rollers without operator strain.
- Commercial 3.5T / 4.5T Tandem Braking: Heavy-duty rocker roller suspension matched with 4-wheel electric drum brakes and an integrated safety breakaway system for maximum stopping power.
Ideal Plant & Machinery Applications
- 2.6T – 3.5T Mini Excavators: Perfectly balanced deck space with dedicated front bucket resting area and perimeter chain tie-down points.
- Trenchers & Track Loaders: Low-profile deck clearance ensures smooth roll-on loading for rubber and steel-tracked equipment.
- Twin-Drum Rollers & Compactors: Built tough to withstand dense, vibrating point loads without bed deformation.
- Scissor Lifts & Access Platforms (EWPs): Low incline angle prevents underbody ground contact during loading.
Popular Upgrades & Accessories
- Commercial Couplings: Compatible with 50mm ball, 70mm ball, or heavy-duty pintle ring hitches for commercial towing setups.
- Drawbar Chain & Toolboxes: Heavy-duty aluminium checker plate storage boxes for secure transport of G70 transport chains, ratchet binders, and D-shackles.
- Spare Wheel & Upright Mount: Heavy-duty drawbar mount bracket and matching galvanised commercial spare wheel.