3 Metre Open Cargo Trailer – Heavy-Duty Utility Trailer for Sale

The 3 Metre Open Cargo Trailer from Trailers and Tankers is a compact, durable, and versatile utility trailer designed for transporting general cargo, building materials, equipment, machinery, landscaping supplies, agricultural products, and commercial goods. Manufactured in South Africa using premium-quality steel, this trailer is built to withstand demanding daily use while remaining lightweight and easy to tow.

Featuring a spacious loading area measuring 3000 mm long x 1500 mm wide with 1200 mm high removable drop sides, this trailer provides excellent versatility for businesses, contractors, farmers, and homeowners requiring a reliable transport solution.

The trailer has a 750 kg Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) and is fitted with a 750 kg non-braked round axle, making it ideal for lighter commercial and domestic transport applications. The robust 75 x 38 mm heavy-duty U-channel steel chassis provides exceptional strength, while the floor is manufactured from 2.5 mm hot-rolled mild steel plate for long-lasting durability. The side panels, frame, and tailgate are constructed from 50 x 50 mm mild steel tubing, ensuring a rigid and reliable cargo platform.

The trailer is equipped with 14-inch wheels, a 48 mm heavy-duty single-wheel jockey wheel, and a 750 kg non-braked cast coupler (rated to 1500 kg) for smooth towing and easy manoeuvrability.

For maximum road safety and compliance, the trailer includes a 4-in-1 halogen lighting system featuring brake, park, indicator, and number plate lights, together with a 7-pin trailer plug, front and rear reflectors, a 1150 mm rear chevron board, and 50 mm yellow reflective tape covering approximately 70% of both trailer sides.

Supplied as a base trailer, this utility trailer can be customised with optional mesh sides, loading ramps, ladder racks, tie-down points, spare wheel brackets, lockable toolboxes, and other accessories to suit your specific transport requirements.

Specifications

• Loading Area: 3000 mm (L) × 1500 mm (W)
• Drop Side Height: 1200 mm
• Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM): 750 kg
• Chassis: 75 x 38 mm Heavy-Duty U-Channel Steel
• Floor: 2.5 mm Hot-Rolled Mild Steel Plate
• Frame & Drop Sides: 50 x 50 mm Mild Steel
• Axle: Single 750 kg Non-Braked Round Axle
• Tyres: 14 Inch
• Jockey Wheel: 48 mm Heavy-Duty Single Wheel
• Coupler: 750 kg Non-Braked Cast Coupler (Rated 1500 kg)
• Lighting: 4-in-1 Halogen Combination Lights
• Electrical Connection: 7-Pin Trailer Plug
• Safety Equipment: Chevron Board, Reflective Tape and Road-Legal Reflectors
• Equipment: Base Trailer Only

Applications

• General Cargo Transport
• Construction Materials
• Agricultural Produce
• Farm Equipment
• Landscaping Supplies
• Gardening Equipment
• DIY Projects
• Commercial Deliveries
• Small Business Transport
• Utility Applications

Why Choose Our 3 Metre Open Cargo Trailer?

• Heavy-duty South African manufactured trailer
• Strong U-channel steel chassis
• Durable 2.5 mm hot-rolled steel floor
• Lightweight and easy to tow
• Road-legal lighting and reflective safety equipment
• Ideal for commercial, agricultural and domestic use
• Customisable with mesh sides, ramps, toolboxes and tie-down points
• Built for long-lasting reliability