5'x8' standard utility trailer...
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5'x8' Standard Utility Trailer Plans
Matt & Suzie Kline – Owners
Red Wing Steel Works
1526 South Park St.
Red Wing, MN 55066
USA
Phone: 612-584-9353
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://utilitytrailerplans.net
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Utility Trailer Parts Labled
Frame cross member Quantity: 6
Front frame rail Quantity: 1
Side frame rail Quantity: 2 (1 right hand 1 left hand)
Weld everything just enough to hold for now as long as the frame is square and you have determined final axle location. The welding will be completed once more parts are added.
Frame assembly
Note: If a torsion axle is to be used keep it directly in front or behind the axle mount
Axle Location
See building notes or video for more details
Hitch Channel Quantity: 2 (1right hand 1 left hand)
Hitch assembly
Weld all hitch parts 100% after squaring everything up.See video for details on squaring and centering the hitch.
Note: These are critical welds.
Front top rail Quantity: 1
Side top rail Quantity: 2
Top rail support bracket Quantity: 12
Tail light bracket Quantity: 2
Fender Quantity: 2
See building notes before making fenders due to many different variables.
Weld all frame parts 100% and all other parts as much as you feel you need to.See video for fender mounting tips and other explanations about installing the top rail.
Top Rail Assembly
Front and back ramp frame Quantity: 2
Side ramp frame Quantity: 2
Ramp crossmembers Quantity: 2 (minimum)
Note: Add more crossmembers if you need a heavy duty ramp.
Weld 100% after squaring the ramp.
Ramp Assembly
Ramp hinge bushing (Large) Quantity: 2
Ramp hinge bushing (Small) Quantity: 4
Ramp Hinge Pin Quantity: 2
See ramp hinge assembly page for details
Ramp hinge assembly full view
Ramp Hinge Assembly
See video for more details about hinges and locations
Ramp latch pin Quantity: 2
The top of the ramp and the front of the trailer are cut off for clairity
Ramp latch view