4x6 trailer

A 4x6 trailer is an unpowered vehicle that is commonly towed by a powered vehicle. The number “4x6” indicates the capacity of the trailer. Generally, it is utilized for transporting goods and materials.

Diverse types of 4x6 trailers

4x6 trailers can be divided into different types. Each type has distinctive features and usages. The first type is 4x6 cargo trailer. Apart from the 4x6 size, cargo trailers also have other sizes such as 4x8, 5x8, 6x12, etc. 4x6 cargo trailers have various uses. For instance, they are able to haul ATVs and corresponding ramps. When it comes to hauling landscaping equipment, moving furniture, or transporting livestock, 4x6 cargo trailers can also come to help. The second type is 4x6 enclosed trailer. Compared to a 4x6 cargo trailer, it has walls and doors enclosing it. 4x6 enclosed trailers are also utilized for many distinctive things, such as hauling things that need to be kept private, hauling valuable equipment, mobile storage, transporting things that can’t be affected by weather, etc. Last but not least, the third type is 4x6 dump trailer. 4x6 dump trailers are primarily utilized in the industrial and farming industries. 4x6 is a common size, and there is also another 5x8 size. 4x6 dump trailers can carry around a gross vehicle weight of 3,000. It is a perfect option for hauling gravel, rocks, and other materials. When it comes to jobs that are too small for a full-sized dump truck or too big for a pickup truck, 4x6 dump trailers may also come to help.

Materials of 4x6 trailers

Commonly, two kinds of materials are used to make 4x6 trailers: steel and aluminum. 4x6 steel trailers have good strength, and steel is recyclable as it can be recycled into the same material again and again. What’s more, steel trailers are less likely to be dented or become damaged. Although they are being hauled behind the vehicle over rough terrain, they still have the ability to withstand inclement weather. However, 4x6 trailers that are made from steel can be heavy and also require more maintenance when facing corrosion.

On the other hand, 4x6 aluminum trailers are lightweight, which creates less strain on the towing vehicle. Besides, as a result of their lightweight, 4x6 aluminum trailers can have better fuel efficiency. Compared to steel trailers, they have a longer life span and are easier to maintain because 4x6 aluminum trailers are resistant to corrosion naturally. However, 4x6 aluminum trailers need to renew their appearance every few years with acid washes, which may be a time-consuming process for their users.