Open Trailers Designed For Landscapers
When your trailer is part of your crew, it has to take real jobsite abuse—daily loading, constant straps, curb hops, and tight neighborhoods. That’s why many landscape teams prefer steel, tube-top utility trailers: they’re rigid, durable, and built to handle day-in/day-out work.
At Detro Trailers, we focus on Sure-Trac Tube Top Utility and 3-Board High Side open trailers—purpose-built for hauling mowers, compact equipment, mulch, debris, and everything in between, with the options to outfit your setup as your business grows. Sure-Trac’s t
Set Back Jacks
A set-back jack is one of those features you don’t fully appreciate until you’ve lived without it. Sure-Trac Tube Top Utility models list set-back jack setups (including a zinc-plated set-back jack on some configurations and drop-leg options on heavier builds).
That means:
- More practical clearance at the coupler area during tight turns
- Less interference with tailgates/ramps and certain towing setups
- A cleaner, more “work trailer” layout that’s easier to live with on job sites
Heavy Duty Tube Framing
Tube-top utility trailers are popular with landscapers for one big reason: rigidity. Sure-Trac calls out a 2" x 2" tube top rail and uprights for structural integrity, and the rail is full-seam welded to tubular uprights—a key difference from many basic open trailers that rely more heavily on lighter rail designs or simpler side construction.
Tube framing vs. other open-trailer styles (plain-English version)
- Tube-top rail: acts like a rigid “perimeter frame” around the trailer, helping it stay square under load and over time.
- Welded tubular uprights: supports the sides and tie-down points and helps resist twisting.
- Steel work focus: for landscaping crews hauling equipment constantly, steel tube construction is a common go-to for durability.
Reinforced Ramps
Landscapers load constantly—mowers, stand-ons, small equipment, wheelbarrows, you name it—so the ramp system matters. Sure-Trac’s Tube Top Utility spec sheet calls out a full-width spring-assist ramp gate with handle and a reinforced (ladder style) ramp gate on many tandem-axle tube-top configurations.
On the 3-Board High Side line, Sure-Trac highlights:
- Fold-flat HD ramp gate functionality (load easily, fold flat to haul longer material / reduce drag)
- Self-retained gate pins (so you’re not hunting pins in the truck)
- Spring-assisted rear ramp gate (less strain at the end of a long day)
Additional Options
Outfitting a landscape trailer is all about saving minutes on every stop—and protecting expensive equipment.
Spring Assisted Ramp Gates
Spring assist is a game changer for crews: it reduces strain and speeds up loading/unloading. Sure-Trac specifically promotes spring assist on the Tube Top 3-Board High Side, and also lists spring-assist ramp gate configurations on tube-top utility specs.
Spare Tire Carriers
Downtime kills schedules. Sure-Trac lists spare tire carriers on both Tube Top Utility and 3-Board High Side spec sheets—and also calls it out as a key benefit on the 3-Board page.
Helping Landscapers in Multiple Areas
A great trailer is step one. Keeping it working—and setting it up for your workflow—is what makes it profitable.
Parts, Service & Repair
Detro supports working crews with service ranging from routine maintenance/inspections to tire & wheel services, frame/body repairs, and custom modifications/upgrades.
They also stock/common-source parts like wheels/tires and lighting/electrical components.
Gridiron and Other Useful Parts
For many landscaping crews, organization is productivity. Gridiron CTS is designed to help secure and organize tools on open and enclosed trailers—highlighting use cases like securing blowers, trimmers, and ladders.
They also offer modular posts/attachments and even have a stated performance/lifetime-style guarantee language on their site.
Shop
Shop Sure-Trac Steel Utility Trailers at Detro
Tube Top Utility
(tandem axle options) with multiple GVWR configurations
Tube Top 3-Board High Side
for mulch/debris and loose material containment
FAQ
What size utility trailer is best for a landscape company?
Most crews choose based on mower footprint and weekly material hauling. If you’re hauling heavier payloads or longer distances, tandem-axle options can add stability and capacity.
What’s the advantage of tube-top construction?
Sure-Trac’s tube-top rail and uprights are designed for rigidity and lasting performance, with the top rail full-seam welded to the uprights.
Do these trailers come with spring-assist ramp gates?
Spring assist is featured on Sure-Trac’s tube-top utility/high-side lines and listed on spec sheets for multiple configurations.
Can Detro add racks or other work upgrades?
Yes—Detro’s service department lists custom modifications and upgrades such as adding racks/toolboxes/specialized equipment.