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    I would get a 8x4’ trailer. Make sure it is a bit bigger than those measurements so you can put a 1220x2440 sheet of ply inside the box body. A set of bearing buddies (auto greasers for the wheels) are good value to make the bearings last. Look for a galv trailer or you will be painting and fighting rust later.

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    I find that most trailers are not made heavy enough to carry their rated load, I usually hire a big heavy tandem plant trailer if there is a heavy item to be moved, and it towed wuth a loaded Landcruiser ute, which has nearly a ton of tools and parts on it at all times.
    Tows 3 ton plus trailer without a problem and I am heavy enough to control it in an emergency, (been there , some fool cut in ), no damage to me or load , some black paint on their Prado from my bullbar .

    Michael

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    The best thing about trailers, particularly if you're handy with a welder, is their ability to be modified to suit your needs. I have done several customer's trailers where I weld in an SHS upright in each outer corner, into which I then fabricate a 'H' frame (that's easily removable when not in use) to carry longer lengths of timber/pipes/ladders or whatever else you can think of. I've also used this method to fit a cage setup for a Scout Group. The cage sides slotted into the corner uprights, and the front and rear gates slotted onto vertical tailgate hinges, but making them all come apart allows for easy storage against a wall when not in use. And if you're REALLY careful with your measurements, fitting your uprights and making your sides and gates identical to their opposite siblings, then you don't have to muck around with Left/Right, Front/Rear, as they will be interchangeable.
    Too many projects, so little time, even less money!
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