I prefer a V nose enclosed for more security and keeping your equipment out of the elements. Plus I don't have a garage or storage building either. Plus I have to keep my trimmers and blowers in the house, so that's why I want an enclosed. I've had my 5x10 since 05! STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM, NOW WE'RE HERE!!
If you don't have a garage... enclosed for sure as you can carry a lot more equipment its like mini a mobile garage and your equipment is out of the elements... then when your ready to expand get a dump trailer cause they will be better for hauling material.
I think if your in a smaller town the open trailer is King as its cheaper and more versatile as you can pile up branches, skidsteers, lawn clippings on it, but if your in a larger metropolitan area then enclosed trailers are much better for the security BUT... that being said I think if you wanted a versatile business you could get a enclosed flat front box truck with a ramp at the back and then you could still haul or piles debris on a cheaper open trailer, I just think there's a better way to utilize space by setting up your truck to be able to haul things with the truck as well as the trailer, wether its a dump bed to be able to use for lawn clippings, branch and fall cleanup; or have it be enclosed soo that you store things you don't want visible to passersby. commercial vehicles are also more durable as their meant to last longer then a regular pickup and if you got it to where you didn't need the trailer all the time could be easier to manuver in tight residential streets, small parking lots, when a F250 is already $50k~ your already knockin at the door of those lower end commercial vehicles
Depends on your needs and how much money you have. I used an open trailer for over twenty years. I was tired of locking and tarping the equipment every night so I bought a twenty foot enclosed trailer. I love it and at the end of the day I padlock it and walk away. Nobody has mentioned it also serves as a private bathroom when the gopher wants to come out.
I’ve been mowing yards since I was in 4th grade! In high school I’ve started to expand. Before I could drive I mowed yards in town I could drive my mower to, as soon as I could drive I started with the tractor supply trailer (800$) like you said. Now this year (my senior year) I have purchased a 6.5 ft by 14 ft utility trailer brand new (1100$/it was a steal) and have just purchased a brand new exmark demo mower for (6500$) with about 20 hours on it from radius series (X) after years of putting in work it’s been awesome to finally see dividends here in my small town.
I would definitely recommend the enclosed trailer. I've been in business almost 30 years and started out with just a truck with ramps and a 48 inch keys mower in the bed. That lasted the first year after that I went with a 16 foot double axle open trailer for a few years before moving to enclosed trailers in the mid-90s. We also have a 1 ton Chevy with a 16 ft landscape bed which comes very in handy.
I am a solo operator and currently have a utility trailer. I have the same lingering thought out on accounts. I have a few in some sketchy areas and always thinking "is my stuff safe?". I will eventually move to an enclosed, if for just that reason alone. Weather proofing is another concern for sure. Awesome video👍
I dream of owning a 14-16 ft enclosed trailer. I want a shiny black one with my logo on it. I also want a dump trailer for fall cleanups with a huge debree loader. I own a 2011 Toyota Tundra crewmax that tows my tractor supply company 5x8 utility trailer. I like the maneuverability of it and sight but can’t stand that I can’t protect my mower from rain and can’t fit my push mower so I have to pick it up and load/unload into my truck bed. This also forces me to store my backpack blower and all handheld equipment inside that cab to secure. Then I have to load/unload every-time. From a pure business perspective it will save me hours of time throughout a season upgrading to an enclosed trailer. Great video really brings points and ideas to the forefront that I’ve never even considered. Thanks for sharing and wow I like Brandon’s Chevy. All your guy’s equipment and trucks look amazing even his utility looks good.
ultimately you need both an enclosed trailer and an open utility trailer. I use my open utility trailer for brush haul off, mulch delivery, tree trimming haul off, etc... The Enclosed trailer is great for grass cutting because you can lock it up fast and it keeps your equipment out of the intense sunlight and rain, etc.. I will say it is easier to fuel up mower, etc.. at the gas station with an open trailer . When fueling using an enclosed trailer I have to unload my mowers to fill them up. As I said, if you're really looking to do lawn care at a commercial/residential level you really need both types of trailers.
my truck is my private bathroom, I just open both front and crew door, and stand inbetween and point the wand in the corner of the front door and let loose.. I just kinda pretend in reading my phone... #2 well I aint gonna shit in no bucket so ill pack up and head to a gas station if needed!
Hey Brian, my youngest son and I are starting a new lawn business here in Canada. Just picked up a new 5X10 utility and his first zero turn a Hustler Raptor SD 54. Looking to start small and grow and expand the business as we build cash flow. Thanks for all the great vids, learning a lot, I have lost count on how many of your vids I have watched. Finally, your videos are have the desired affect of helping a new business get of the ground. Cheers , fan from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
I’ll start out with an open trailer till the business grows and I have a big pole barn to pull it in at night so I wouldn’t have to unload it at least. Good content guys thanks!
You can't really haul mulch, limbs, tracto, or tall things in a enclosed trailer. However it's nice to keep your equipment dry. You can get by with a open trailer, not so much with the enclosed trailer.
Definitely enclosed. Security is easier, on rain outs your equipment doesn't get wet or beat up by unnecessary sun exposure, no wasted time loading and unloading , you don't have to have a big shop to put your stuff in when you leave your house to go out to keep it safe. The list is long.
Brandon's gotta get a channel rolling. Between you both everyone could gain from your guys success!! Appreciate taking the time to invest in your fans man!
I have asked so many people to make a video on this and no one has. Kudos for you to actually listen to people and make one, bc now everyone who said they would is late to the party and will just be copying you now. Anyway. I love every aspect of an en closed trailer except when it comes to getting gas. I really enjoy my utility trailer but the sun beating down on my new Ferris is hard to watch. Or when I get done cutting and it starts pouring raining and my brand new Ferris is getting rained on while being hot. I can’t stand when I know all my brand new weedeaters and blowers will look like it’s 10 years old only after 8 months of use. It’s destruction on your equipment to outside all day long sunny or rainy. But I do love the convenience of the open trailer and it’s so easy to drive. It’s a perfect starter trailer if you’ve never towed before I would highly suggest getting a utility trailer first just for practice and getting comfortable with maneuvering a trailer first. Not to mention you can’t beat the advertisement an enclosed trailer offers you. Even when the gates down it’s just a big bill board.
Guys. Get a dump truck and enclosed trailer. You won't regret it. Get nice used dump for 18 to 25k. Diesel is best. Enclosed trailer for security and it guarantees nothing coming out while driving.
I think Brandon hit the nail on the head when he talked about how much time it takes to load and unload every day. I actually went straight from a 48” walk behind in the back of a pick-up, to a 7 x 14 enclosed trailer. Definitely enclosed for me! Thankfully I have a friend with a dump trailer, so I use it when I really need it.
I was actually thinking about using a car trailer. With my small engine repair business which includes small compact tractors and I even hauled a car before and had to borrow a car trailer. For me I'm thinking about getting an 18 foot car trailer with a landscape gate on the back that is removable to replace with car Ramos incase I have to haul a car. I am not in the transport business, but when you can make an easy 500-1000 bucks for half a days work totally worth it. I also will have removable sides.
I've always ran an open utility trailer. I bought a new trailer this year and seriously considered an enclosed trailer, and the main reason was to wrap it for advertising. But at the end of the day I bought another open trailer (7x14 tandem). It's more useful to me and it fits into my garage so I don't have to load and unload everyday or find somewhere to store a large enclosed.
I have a 6x10 suretrac trailer that fits my 60” lazer and my 36” ferris mowers. I do all my work with that lil trailer. It can handle 4 yards of mulch, two yards of stone. Definitely looking to upgrade to a 7x14 dump trailer this year
Hey Guys, great Vid! Rainy day here in upstate NY and doing some "tubing" on here lol. I personally think everyone has different areas and application settings for each. I started out years ago running mowers and debris on my snowmobile trailer, 10x10..you do what you got to do. lol I now run my 7x12 Bri mar dump trailer for everything. I do a lot of specialty trimming work and it allows me to haul all my trimmings and cleanup debris along with a mower and or my vacuum systems. It also allows me to take some bigger jobs such as topsoil, clearing and light excavation as I have several years background as an operator. Hopefully some day I will be able to run one trailer of each for different applications! that would be my goal to keep 3 crews of two guys going during the spring/summer/fall.
Great video guys!my Question for you on the enclose……trailers is when you guys get that grass under the equipment that is tough to clean right away and that mold and smell be in the trailer and moving around to get certain tools for certain jobs besides grass cutting……is that issue!depends on the job and your service one provides!for me open trailer is better because I do mulch jobs and haul debris
I use open but plan to get enclosed down the road . We have a company in town that rumour says has a washroom in the enclosed trailer. I love the thought of a shop on wheels with the enclosed but will always have both ( once I get an enclosed) as they are both very handy
It's really awesome you said you have to start somewhere. Brian my name is Freddie I am starting from scratch. I just bought my first truck an 06' Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab and I have a Cub Cadet cc600 push mower, 1 weed eater Craftman, and an extension blower that attaches to the string Trimmer (I am getting a STHL trimmer. But that's my start, very humbling start. But I will grow as I can. My goal is to get a Cub Cadet Zero Turn and Utility trailer with Garden and trimner rack. That's all I'm missing and I know I will get there one day.
Just started in May of this year I have a 2005 Honda Odyssey and 6x10 utility trailer. For the services I offer and different experience I have the best way to run my business will be obviously a truck but definitely enclosed and a dump trailer. My opinion it’s a plus to have an open and enclosed for this job that way you’re well prepared.
I've been using a 6x10 open suretrac for 5 years, I've got the 3 board high side like Brandon and it's been great. An enclosed would be nice to switch too for weather and security purposes, but for now the open trailer wins for mowing, fall clean ups, and mulch.
HI Brian AN enclosed trailer is the best way to go. I started with an open trailer and stuff got lifted and even gas cans when it was $4 dollar gas. I know now I can put a gas container of a size in front and pump to fill mowers . You know you could put an dump on the back of your p/u and not even have a trailer to pull. The dump fits in the bed of your p/u... Thanks for helping Brian with his video's your input in just as important plus you come up with things that Brian doesn't at times. Its great that you can both work together on projects as well!
I'm in Southern Ontario across the border from Michigan. I will look at Suretrack trailers. Where are they in Michigan? My border access point is Sarnia/Port Huron. I think this coming year I'm ready to go enclosed. I will check them out. Yes with rain all equipment gets wet plus the security is another aspect. Trailer plates are only $50.00 so would have a combo of both.
I got an enclosed trailer from my parents, small one. I am now picking up leaves so I really need a utility trailer for hauling the leaf waste. Only trouble is I can't haul 2 trailers at once. In the city I live in the city comes and picks up yard waste. But do I want to take the time of putting the yard waste into the paper bags? I have done that, and then leave anywhere from 5-20 bags sitting in front of customers homes waiting for pick-up. Of course next year I am going to work it out to get to my customers a day or two before pick-up day, if I have to leave bags. I don't catch grass except for a couple of people. I am just thinking about fall cleanup. The one property I have in mind, is huge. I have the back of the truck FULL of yard waste now, and really did not finish the job. I can off load what I have at a place that takes yard waste. But again, it is the travel time to get there and then get back to load again. This year is definitely a learning experience for me. Thanks for all your videos. I do get a lot out of them. I would be happy to send you my logo, just email me at behrlawn1208@gmail.com
Have both 3 enclosed 3 open. Most big companies in my area ( million plus sales) use enclosed . One company has open and has a building put in equipment. One year crew of thieves cut locks on enclosed trailers grabbing blowers , trimmers etc . open trailer easier to back up.
Enclosed trailer, my old boss had a utility trailer. We were doing a job in the inner city and we left to get lunch quick while the homeowner was home came back and 2 weed wackers taken and a blower gone. After that day he ordered a enclosed trailer
Anyone looking for a open trailer should definitely check out Appalachian trailers. They are a company not many people know about, and they have a great trailer, and better built one than any other open trailer I've ever seen. And all for a great price compared to other bigger companies.
Im just starting out so i have what i can afford. my mom gave me my fathers old truck bed trailer. i redid all lights wiring and floor cant wait till next season. hit it hard.
I do lawn and landscaping so utility trailer would best for your first trailer because you both services but now I'm getting enclosed trailer for my lawn services. I paid $2600 for 6.5x12 2 foot high side trailer utility trailer with 2 3500 lb axle. I'm going upgrade to a 7x14 or 7x16 enclosed and keep my utility trailer for landscaping and back up.
Do you recommend having a back up trailer? I have enclosed. I am getting a new one but thinking it would be best to keep my old one for backup incase something goes wrong with the new one. Even though some money back would be nice.
Great video Brian and Brandon! I think if you have a dump truck or second rig go with an enclosed or if you only do lawn care. If you do lawn and landscape with one rig go with an open trailer.
yeah but that SureTrac trailer is built better than the new enclosed trailers selling in GA for $3500. I agree with you.. I would never pay $10k for a 7x16ft enclosed trailer. You can easily get a good quality enclosed trailer that will last and work great for half that price.
That's like buying a Hyundai to use as a taxi or a modern Craftsman tool kit to be a diesel technician..... either would fall apart. I think if you're only putting a few thousand miles a year on it you're fine. That's what a trailer dealer told me about $3-4k trailers. They said watch the weight too.
I’ve been wanting an enclosed trailer for a couple of years. In south GA there are several trailer manufacturers and they are all damn near clones of each other. I’ve gone to dealers to see a couple different ones and am thoroughly unimpressed by the cheap construction.
I would love an enclosed trailer. But it is not in the cards for me this year. Maybe next year though. But I do have those pack 'em racks for my utility trailer. I can lock my trimmers and blower on it with padlocks. And put my smaller stuff in the bed of my truck under the cover. P.s. i have the chevy silverado 1500 also lol.
Hello, my question is not related to trailers, although great video, very informative. My question, so we are new to the lawn care business in south texas, my self and my dad run a lawn care company called A&B Services. We have been working very hard to establish biweekly mowing clients and customers. Not my question is once you have a full schedule how do you plan for bad weather? Obviously you can but isn’t recommended to be mowing in the rain. What do you do? What do you tell your clients and customers? Also thanksgiving is coming up, once running a full schedule what do you do about taking time off for the holidays such as Thursday thanks giving and Friday day after thanksgiving? What do you do with those customers that were scheduled for that Thursday or Friday? Sun is beginning to set earlier and earlier, less day light hours per day, time change is approaching soon. We could double up a few jobs a few days earlier and a few jobs later but there us no way enough time to catch everyone of our jobs that would be up due again for mowing on Thursday thanksgiving and then again on Friday. Approximately 30+ mowing jobs between 2 days. Even if Monday through Wednesday we did an additional 3-4 mowings that still would not cover everything. Any tips for our brand new business? How should we handle the holiday situation? And then how should we handle the weather throwing off our schedule? Thanks in advance.
Lawn & Order special grass unit, just got started about a month ago 5 x 8 trailer. My goal is in closed trailer, for all the reasons you gave Brian security being # one reason.
If you go to a RV/ Camper sales yard they have vents that can be opened while driving at highway speeds. There's a vented protective cover to keep the wind from bending breaking it. General RV or H & W RV can hook you up.
Im actually starting up again this year with a 5x8 utility trailer and a 1500 ram with a bed cap. Not having too many issues yet, but looking forward to getting an enclosed trailer eventually, especially since I just purchased my first 48" walk behind
Just thought I’d let you know. If you start looking at a 450/4500 make sure that you are allowed to park in your Nabor hood. I bought a ram 4500 just to find out that the city I live in doesn’t allow anything over a 1 ton vehicle to be parked in our city.
That's a tough one really it depends on what gardener area going to be doing will using you wouldn't fancy getting the enclosed stuck on a boggy muddy field of view I don't know then they both just as good
I feel both have advantages and disadvantages. Enclosed is nice because I can back my trailer into the driveway and walk away and is also nice when working with the "out of sight, out of mind" type feeling . With my open I am unloading it at the end of the day and putting mowers in the shop. With the open trailer much of the debris is blown off of the decks when you are driving and the mowers cool down quicker. My enclosed is very hot inside during the summer months. If I had to choose one, I think it would be the enclosed. They are also nicer to put your business name and number on. Like a moving billboard.
We have been using a 6 x 14 enclosed for 5 years. Love being able to lock the doors at the end of the day and walk away. We are picking up our new trailer Monday. May have went a little too big but it will be used for a few other reasons other than lawn care. Hope to make a quick video tomorrow with the new rig although it will not be outfitted with lawn equipment yet.
I'm looking at an enclosed trailer as I do have some decent equipment and would need somewhere to store said equipment sure it might mean finding a place to store it but that don't matter. I also do alot of composting at my home premises so no need for a dump trailer. Just put it into garbage bags take bags off job site (only use bags when bin is full) and tip onto my compost pile.
I finally jumped into a enclosed 7x16 and love it, i would much rather have a enclosed and have to rent a dump trailer when needed. Theft has been an issue . I thought 7x16 would be to big but it fills up fast with every little thing, and while it gets a little worse gas mileage the savings in having what you need on hand easily makes up for driving back and forth to get something you couldnt/didnt carry before. I can say the nice thing about the enclosed is because of how cold our temps swings are its easier to keep the engines at operational temps between jobs vs having to warm them up everytime, it went from upper 70s to low 20s now and our first snow has arrived.
Currently running a 6×12 utility trailer . Great trailer for weekly Lawncare maintenance route running. However I make a little too many loads to dump when doing spring cleanups and sometimes have to leave equipment temporarily at a job just long enough to get the load gone . My opinion just a headache and extra expenses not needed. Looking into a 16-20 ft×8 open landscaping box trailer allowing room for brush /equipment on busy days. S&P Lawncare Solutions inc. (Austin TX)
I've got a 6 by 12 Carry on Landscaping trailer with 2' mesh side. Love that thing can carry 6 yd of mulch, 2 cords of firewood, 60" Commercial zero turn and leaf vacuum. Also have a 5' by 8' landscaping trailer just to haul my more when I mow lawns. Can't see the point spending the money on a enclosed trailer other than storage bringing all my tools to a job Is pointless considering the price of fuel nowadays! If you know the job and the details of the job and bring the tools that you need you don't need to bring every tool that you own right? If you have read down to this point you might want to think about getting some magnetic signs for your trucks it's not perminent and you can put it on anything you own as metal is not that expensive they only cost me about a $100. I got them off of vista print four the biggest sign they had.
Like the idea of a enclosed for equipment. A open trailer for hauling branches, lawn cuttings, landscape materials where you would not want to put in a enclosed trailer. So really you need both types, probably a lower priced utility trailer for hauling rough materials and large objects and enclosed where more equipment is needed.
Hello brian love waiting your videos. I started back in to landscaping when the pandemic started. First I was helping some friends. Once it got too crazy with a regular job and side jobs and helping my landscaper friends. I decided I was gonna have to go solo "still as a side job" for a few reasons, first to have more control of my life. Lol second, more money and third to do what I wanted to do and Offer the quality of work that I wanted to offer and not to be known for being the cheap guy. So I started with a light duty 5x8 utility upgraded to a 6x10 heavy duty and I really wanted an enclosed trailer for the reasons you guys talk about. but me working alone mowing is not leaving me the money I want so I was thinking this year just focus in landscaping and hardscaping. But still up I. The air I still think I should offer mowing. But anyway I would love a enclosed trailer and of course if you can have it all than great. But as a starter yea an open trailer is more relatable, you can do everything and easier to move around. Would love a bigger trailer but don’t want to be that neighbor everyone hates. Again Brian great videos! thank you for all the good info.
I would keep mowing so you have a "base income" and set aside some days for landscaping. For example, mower Monday and Tuesday, then have wednesday through friday for landscaping.
Exposed equipment is the #1 disadvantage to an open trailer, especially for the solo operator. Your equipment can easily be solen while you are working and it is always exposed to the elements.
What happened to that camera shy guy from the beginning of the season? Just messing haha. Shout out to Brandon. Thanks guys for the sweet content and videos. Keep up the good work 🤙🌱
I just think the best of both worlds is a setup like LawnCrack's 2018 Lawn Care Setup video, then you could still pull a dump bed if you need to w/o a second trip or rig
Enclosed. Like a mobile garage. I don’t own an business but I want a enclosed to haul my four wheeler and bad boy zt 60 inch and keep all that together along with my echo weed eater. That way nothing gets wet and to me it looks better
For me new in this business I like the open trailer. Working out of my garage at home. I can't keep enclosed trailer in driveway in subdivision. Enclosed won't fit in my garage. Definitely in the future.
What it really comes down too is if someone has a their own shop. The only reason a smaller business would use an enclosed trailer is if they don’t have a shop to put everything in. A larger business has to use a large utility trailer because of the amount of equipment they carry, can’t put 3 zero turns in an enclosed trailer.
Open trailers are more practical you can use them for both mowing and landscaping. Enclosed trailers can only be used for mowing you can load mulch or haul debris ect. If I owned an enclosed I would have to have a dump druck or a dump insert in my truck
Hey Brian, have a question, just bought a 72” mower, and now looking for an enclosed trailer, ( have open now) , what is the width of the bottom inside the wheel well humps inside the trailer, would a 72” deck fit in between those humps, the humps for the trailer wheels
Nothing beats an enclosed Trailer for advertising, professionalism, security, and protection from the elements. But you will definitely need an open trailer to dump mulch, rock etc. They both have their pros and cons and that's why we have both. If you're just starting... Open Trailer is definitely the way to go!
"Brandon and I got a couple free minutes, just got done cutting grass" neither guy with a blade of grass on their clothing. How do you cut grass but still manage to look like you walked out of church? Amazing.
@@littlefinkle7757 I must be doing something wrong. Or he's cutting golf courses. After 5 yards especially in the morning, i have grass stuck to my glasses, neck, clothes, especially top of hands. They truly look like they walked out of a shopping mall. Doesn't mean they didn't work. But its still astonishing to be that clean. Not sure his state he lives, but you aint stayin that clean in FLA
Which trailer style do you guys prefer? Open or Enclosed?
V nose enclosed
Open for price, enclosed for security
I prefer a V nose enclosed for more security and keeping your equipment out of the elements. Plus I don't have a garage or storage building either. Plus I have to keep my trimmers and blowers in the house, so that's why I want an enclosed. I've had my 5x10 since 05! STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM, NOW WE'RE HERE!!
If you don't have a garage... enclosed for sure as you can carry a lot more equipment its like mini a mobile garage and your equipment is out of the elements... then when your ready to expand get a dump trailer cause they will be better for hauling material.
I think if your in a smaller town the open trailer is King as its cheaper and more versatile as you can pile up branches, skidsteers, lawn clippings on it, but if your in a larger metropolitan area then enclosed trailers are much better for the security
BUT... that being said I think if you wanted a versatile business you could get a enclosed flat front box truck with a ramp at the back and then you could still haul or piles debris on a cheaper open trailer, I just think there's a better way to utilize space by setting up your truck to be able to haul things with the truck as well as the trailer, wether its a dump bed to be able to use for lawn clippings, branch and fall cleanup; or have it be enclosed soo that you store things you don't want visible to passersby. commercial vehicles are also more durable as their meant to last longer then a regular pickup and if you got it to where you didn't need the trailer all the time could be easier to manuver in tight residential streets, small parking lots, when a F250 is already $50k~ your already knockin at the door of those lower end commercial vehicles
Best option is to have both, or enclosed&dump trailer 🙌
Depends on your needs and how much money you have. I used an open trailer for over twenty years. I was tired of locking and tarping the equipment every night so I bought a twenty foot enclosed trailer. I love it and at the end of the day I padlock it and walk away. Nobody has mentioned it also serves as a private bathroom when the gopher wants to come out.
I’ve been mowing yards since I was in 4th grade! In high school I’ve started to expand. Before I could drive I mowed yards in town I could drive my mower to, as soon as I could drive I started with the tractor supply trailer (800$) like you said. Now this year (my senior year) I have purchased a 6.5 ft by 14 ft utility trailer brand new (1100$/it was a steal) and have just purchased a brand new exmark demo mower for (6500$) with about 20
hours on it from radius series (X) after years of putting in work it’s been awesome to finally see dividends here in my small town.
I would definitely recommend the enclosed trailer. I've been in business almost 30 years and started out with just a truck with ramps and a 48 inch keys mower in the bed. That lasted the first year after that I went with a 16 foot double axle open trailer for a few years before moving to enclosed trailers in the mid-90s. We also have a 1 ton Chevy with a 16 ft landscape bed which comes very in handy.
I am a solo operator and currently have a utility trailer. I have the same lingering thought out on accounts. I have a few in some sketchy areas and always thinking "is my stuff safe?". I will eventually move to an enclosed, if for just that reason alone. Weather proofing is another concern for sure. Awesome video👍
I dream of owning a 14-16 ft enclosed trailer. I want a shiny black one with my logo on it. I also want a dump trailer for fall cleanups with a huge debree loader. I own a 2011 Toyota Tundra crewmax that tows my tractor supply company 5x8 utility trailer. I like the maneuverability of it and sight but can’t stand that I can’t protect my mower from rain and can’t fit my push mower so I have to pick it up and load/unload into my truck bed. This also forces me to store my backpack blower and all handheld equipment inside that cab to secure. Then I have to load/unload every-time. From a pure business perspective it will save me hours of time throughout a season upgrading to an enclosed trailer.
Great video really brings points and ideas to the forefront that I’ve never even considered. Thanks for sharing and wow I like Brandon’s Chevy. All your guy’s equipment and trucks look amazing even his utility looks good.
ultimately you need both an enclosed trailer and an open utility trailer. I use my open utility trailer for brush haul off, mulch delivery, tree trimming haul off, etc... The Enclosed trailer is great for grass cutting because you can lock it up fast and it keeps your equipment out of the intense sunlight and rain, etc.. I will say it is easier to fuel up mower, etc.. at the gas station with an open trailer . When fueling using an enclosed trailer I have to unload my mowers to fill them up. As I said, if you're really looking to do lawn care at a commercial/residential level you really need both types of trailers.
my truck is my private bathroom, I just open both front and crew door, and stand inbetween and point the wand in the corner of the front door and let loose.. I just kinda pretend in reading my phone... #2 well I aint gonna shit in no bucket so ill pack up and head to a gas station if needed!
Hey Brian, my youngest son and I are starting a new lawn business here in Canada. Just picked up a new 5X10 utility and his first zero turn a Hustler Raptor SD 54. Looking to start small and grow and expand the business as we build cash flow. Thanks for all the great vids, learning a lot, I have lost count on how many of your vids I have watched. Finally, your videos are have the desired affect of helping a new business get of the ground. Cheers , fan from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Awesome pal good luck
I’ll start out with an open trailer till the business grows and I have a big pole barn to pull it in at night so I wouldn’t have to unload it at least. Good content guys thanks!
You can't really haul mulch, limbs, tracto, or tall things in a enclosed trailer. However it's nice to keep your equipment dry. You can get by with a open trailer, not so much with the enclosed trailer.
Definitely enclosed. Security is easier, on rain outs your equipment doesn't get wet or beat up by unnecessary sun exposure, no wasted time loading and unloading , you don't have to have a big shop to put your stuff in when you leave your house to go out to keep it safe. The list is long.
My next trailer is going to be enclosed front with rear dump with ramp gate. Best of both wy
Brandon's gotta get a channel rolling. Between you both everyone could gain from your guys success!! Appreciate taking the time to invest in your fans man!
You pet pal. I think Brandon’s more focused on getting a solid business established and no distractions for now! Maybe one day tho!
I have asked so many people to make a video on this and no one has. Kudos for you to actually listen to people and make one, bc now everyone who said they would is late to the party and will just be copying you now. Anyway. I love every aspect of an en closed trailer except when it comes to getting gas. I really enjoy my utility trailer but the sun beating down on my new Ferris is hard to watch. Or when I get done cutting and it starts pouring raining and my brand new Ferris is getting rained on while being hot. I can’t stand when I know all my brand new weedeaters and blowers will look like it’s 10 years old only after 8 months of use. It’s destruction on your equipment to outside all day long sunny or rainy. But I do love the convenience of the open trailer and it’s so easy to drive. It’s a perfect starter trailer if you’ve never towed before I would highly suggest getting a utility trailer first just for practice and getting comfortable with maneuvering a trailer first. Not to mention you can’t beat the advertisement an enclosed trailer offers you. Even when the gates down it’s just a big bill board.
You bet pal
In an ideal world. 1 big dump trailer for spring and fall cleanups. General trimming. 1 enclosed trailer for mowers and security of your stuff.
exactly what Im setup with and I dont consider it ideal, but very nice
I'm rollin with Jeff 💪💪💪
Guys. Get a dump truck and enclosed trailer. You won't regret it. Get nice used dump for 18 to 25k. Diesel is best.
Enclosed trailer for security and it guarantees nothing coming out while driving.
I think Brandon hit the nail on the head when he talked about how much time it takes to load and unload every day. I actually went straight from a 48” walk behind in the back of a pick-up, to a 7 x 14 enclosed trailer. Definitely enclosed for me! Thankfully I have a friend with a dump trailer, so I use it when I really need it.
I was actually thinking about using a car trailer. With my small engine repair business which includes small compact tractors and I even hauled a car before and had to borrow a car trailer. For me I'm thinking about getting an 18 foot car trailer with a landscape gate on the back that is removable to replace with car Ramos incase I have to haul a car. I am not in the transport business, but when you can make an easy 500-1000 bucks for half a days work totally worth it. I also will have removable sides.
I've always ran an open utility trailer. I bought a new trailer this year and seriously considered an enclosed trailer, and the main reason was to wrap it for advertising. But at the end of the day I bought another open trailer (7x14 tandem). It's more useful to me and it fits into my garage so I don't have to load and unload everyday or find somewhere to store a large enclosed.
Enclosed is the best everything stays dry and out of the sun. you have a great setup Brian. Cheers.
I have a 6x10 suretrac trailer that fits my 60” lazer and my 36” ferris mowers. I do all my work with that lil trailer. It can handle 4 yards of mulch, two yards of stone. Definitely looking to upgrade to a 7x14 dump trailer this year
Hey Guys, great Vid! Rainy day here in upstate NY and doing some "tubing" on here lol. I personally think everyone has different areas and application settings for each. I started out years ago running mowers and debris on my snowmobile trailer, 10x10..you do what you got to do. lol I now run my 7x12 Bri mar dump trailer for everything. I do a lot of specialty trimming work and it allows me to haul all my trimmings and cleanup debris along with a mower and or my vacuum systems. It also allows me to take some bigger jobs such as topsoil, clearing and light excavation as I have several years background as an operator. Hopefully some day I will be able to run one trailer of each for different applications! that would be my goal to keep 3 crews of two guys going during the spring/summer/fall.
I have both and I would take the open any day of the week
Great video guys!my Question for you on the enclose……trailers is when you guys get that grass under the equipment that is tough to clean right away and that mold and smell be in the trailer and moving around to get certain tools for certain jobs besides grass cutting……is that issue!depends on the job and your service one provides!for me open trailer is better because I do mulch jobs and haul debris
I use open but plan to get enclosed down the road . We have a company in town that rumour says has a washroom in the enclosed trailer. I love the thought of a shop on wheels with the enclosed but will always have both ( once I get an enclosed) as they are both very handy
Thanks to the both of you. another great informational video. Keep up the good work
It's really awesome you said you have to start somewhere. Brian my name is Freddie I am starting from scratch. I just bought my first truck an 06' Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab and I have a Cub Cadet cc600 push mower, 1 weed eater Craftman, and an extension blower that attaches to the string Trimmer (I am getting a STHL trimmer. But that's my start, very humbling start. But I will grow as I can. My goal is to get a Cub Cadet Zero Turn and Utility trailer with Garden and trimner rack. That's all I'm missing and I know I will get there one day.
Just started in May of this year I have a 2005 Honda Odyssey and 6x10 utility trailer. For the services I offer and different experience I have the best way to run my business will be obviously a truck but definitely enclosed and a dump trailer. My opinion it’s a plus to have an open and enclosed for this job that way you’re well prepared.
I have the exact same sure Trac trailer. Luv it.
I started off with an open trailer and eventually moved to a box truck. Now I drive a Ford Transit and it’s my favorite Landscape setup so far!
could we see the van?
You need to start a channel for a "Pimp my trailer rig" series. That's an awesome looking enclosed trailer. I'll even take half of that!
Haha
I've been using a 6x10 open suretrac for 5 years, I've got the 3 board high side like Brandon and it's been great. An enclosed would be nice to switch too for weather and security purposes, but for now the open trailer wins for mowing, fall clean ups, and mulch.
HI Brian AN enclosed trailer is the best way to go. I started with an open trailer and stuff got lifted and even gas cans when it was $4 dollar gas. I know now I can put a gas container of a size in front and pump to fill mowers . You know you could put an dump on the back of your p/u and not even have a trailer to pull. The dump fits in the bed of your p/u... Thanks for helping Brian with his video's your input in just as important plus you come up with things that Brian doesn't at times. Its great that you can both work together on projects as well!
I'm in Southern Ontario across the border from Michigan. I will look at Suretrack trailers. Where are they in Michigan?
My border access point is Sarnia/Port Huron.
I think this coming year I'm ready to go enclosed.
I will check them out.
Yes with rain all equipment gets wet plus the security is another aspect.
Trailer plates are only $50.00 so would have a combo of both.
Hi Brian awesome video as always man. Keep up the great work brother!! God bless ya
I got an enclosed trailer from my parents, small one. I am now picking up leaves so I really need a utility trailer for hauling the leaf waste. Only trouble is I can't haul 2 trailers at once. In the city I live in the city comes and picks up yard waste. But do I want to take the time of putting the yard waste into the paper bags? I have done that, and then leave anywhere from 5-20 bags sitting in front of customers homes waiting for pick-up.
Of course next year I am going to work it out to get to my customers a day or two before pick-up day, if I have to leave bags. I don't catch grass except for a couple of people. I am just thinking about fall cleanup. The one property I have in mind, is huge. I have the back of the truck FULL of yard waste now, and really did not finish the job. I can off load what I have at a place that takes yard waste. But again, it is the travel time to get there and then get back to load again. This year is definitely a learning experience for me. Thanks for all your videos. I do get a lot out of them. I would be happy to send you my logo, just email me at behrlawn1208@gmail.com
Have both 3 enclosed 3 open.
Most big companies in my area ( million plus sales) use enclosed . One company has open and has a building put in equipment. One year crew of thieves cut locks on enclosed trailers grabbing blowers , trimmers etc .
open trailer easier to back up.
I really enjoy the knowledge Im in Dearborn it's good to know how straight up you guys are about the difference.
Enclosed trailer, my old boss had a utility trailer. We were doing a job in the inner city and we left to get lunch quick while the homeowner was home came back and 2 weed wackers taken and a blower gone. After that day he ordered a enclosed trailer
Anyone looking for a open trailer should definitely check out Appalachian trailers. They are a company not many people know about, and they have a great trailer, and better built one than any other open trailer I've ever seen. And all for a great price compared to other bigger companies.
Sweet hat Brian.
Im just starting out so i have what i can afford. my mom gave me my fathers old truck bed trailer. i redid all lights wiring and floor cant wait till next season. hit it hard.
If Brandon is concerned about getting his stuff stolen he should get a cover for his truck bed so he can stick stuff in there while he’s working jobs
Brian, the one thing you guys didn't talk about was cool down time. In an enclosed trailer, does your equipment have enough to cool down between jobs?
That’s a great point enclosed can sometimes be hot. But I haven’t seen any major draw backs just yet. Our trailer is well ventilated so no worries.
I do lawn and landscaping so utility trailer would best for your first trailer because you both services but now I'm getting enclosed trailer for my lawn services. I paid $2600 for 6.5x12 2 foot high side trailer utility trailer with 2 3500 lb axle. I'm going upgrade to a 7x14 or 7x16 enclosed and keep my utility trailer for landscaping and back up.
Do you recommend having a back up trailer? I have enclosed. I am getting a new one but thinking it would be best to keep my old one for backup incase something goes wrong with the new one. Even though some money back would be nice.
Great video Brian and Brandon! I think if you have a dump truck or second rig go with an enclosed or if you only do lawn care. If you do lawn and landscape with one rig go with an open trailer.
I will be getting a 6.5 v x12 double axle. v nose enclosed trailer, as I don't have a garage and I like the idea your stuff is protected.
I have been mowing since 1982, my first trailer was a 5x8 called old reliable tilt. Good old days.
Good video I have a enclosed looking to getting a open trailer Because I’m getting in to bigger jobs!
10 grand for an 8 by 16. sheesh yall needa come down south for trailers. 3500 average for that in GA
yeah but that SureTrac trailer is built better than the new enclosed trailers selling in GA for $3500. I agree with you.. I would never pay $10k for a 7x16ft enclosed trailer. You can easily get a good quality enclosed trailer that will last and work great for half that price.
That's like buying a Hyundai to use as a taxi or a modern Craftsman tool kit to be a diesel technician..... either would fall apart. I think if you're only putting a few thousand miles a year on it you're fine. That's what a trailer dealer told me about $3-4k trailers. They said watch the weight too.
I’ve been wanting an enclosed trailer for a couple of years. In south GA there are several trailer manufacturers and they are all damn near clones of each other. I’ve gone to dealers to see a couple different ones and am thoroughly unimpressed by the cheap construction.
If you have a garage go with utility trailer and great starter trailer you can use it for landscape or lawn services
I would love an enclosed trailer. But it is not in the cards for me this year. Maybe next year though. But I do have those pack 'em racks for my utility trailer. I can lock my trimmers and blower on it with padlocks. And put my smaller stuff in the bed of my truck under the cover. P.s. i have the chevy silverado 1500 also lol.
Hello, my question is not related to trailers, although great video, very informative. My question, so we are new to the lawn care business in south texas, my self and my dad run a lawn care company called A&B Services. We have been working very hard to establish biweekly mowing clients and customers. Not my question is once you have a full schedule how do you plan for bad weather? Obviously you can but isn’t recommended to be mowing in the rain. What do you do? What do you tell your clients and customers? Also thanksgiving is coming up, once running a full schedule what do you do about taking time off for the holidays such as Thursday thanks giving and Friday day after thanksgiving? What do you do with those customers that were scheduled for that Thursday or Friday? Sun is beginning to set earlier and earlier, less day light hours per day, time change is approaching soon. We could double up a few jobs a few days earlier and a few jobs later but there us no way enough time to catch everyone of our jobs that would be up due again for mowing on Thursday thanksgiving and then again on Friday. Approximately 30+ mowing jobs between 2 days. Even if Monday through Wednesday we did an additional 3-4 mowings that still would not cover everything. Any tips for our brand new business? How should we handle the holiday situation? And then how should we handle the weather throwing off our schedule? Thanks in advance.
Nice to see the different sides! Great video guys.
Lawn & Order special grass unit, just got started about a month ago 5 x 8 trailer. My goal is in closed trailer, for all the reasons you gave Brian security being # one reason.
If you go to a RV/ Camper sales yard they have vents that can be opened while driving at highway speeds. There's a vented protective cover to keep the wind from bending breaking it. General RV or H & W RV can hook you up.
Im actually starting up again this year with a 5x8 utility trailer and a 1500 ram with a bed cap. Not having too many issues yet, but looking forward to getting an enclosed trailer eventually, especially since I just purchased my first 48" walk behind
Just thought I’d let you know. If you start looking at a 450/4500 make sure that you are allowed to park in your Nabor hood. I bought a ram 4500 just to find out that the city I live in doesn’t allow anything over a 1 ton vehicle to be parked in our city.
You guys are crushing it
Thanks pal!
I think the enclosed trailer is the way to go.... if nothing else, for the security of my equipment.....the advertising would be a bonus
That's a tough one really it depends on what gardener area going to be doing will using you wouldn't fancy getting the enclosed stuck on a boggy muddy field of view I don't know then they both just as good
im 17 and am looking to make an investment in my company and after watching this video i think an enclosed would be perfect
I feel both have advantages and disadvantages. Enclosed is nice because I can back my trailer into the driveway and walk away and is also nice when working with the "out of sight, out of mind" type feeling . With my open I am unloading it at the end of the day and putting mowers in the shop. With the open trailer much of the debris is blown off of the decks when you are driving and the mowers cool down quicker. My enclosed is very hot inside during the summer months. If I had to choose one, I think it would be the enclosed. They are also nicer to put your business name and number on. Like a moving billboard.
We have been using a 6 x 14 enclosed for 5 years. Love being able to lock the doors at the end of the day and walk away. We are picking up our new trailer Monday. May have went a little too big but it will be used for a few other reasons other than lawn care. Hope to make a quick video tomorrow with the new rig although it will not be outfitted with lawn equipment yet.
I'm looking at an enclosed trailer as I do have some decent equipment and would need somewhere to store said equipment sure it might mean finding a place to store it but that don't matter. I also do alot of composting at my home premises so no need for a dump trailer. Just put it into garbage bags take bags off job site (only use bags when bin is full) and tip onto my compost pile.
I finally jumped into a enclosed 7x16 and love it, i would much rather have a enclosed and have to rent a dump trailer when needed. Theft has been an issue . I thought 7x16 would be to big but it fills up fast with every little thing, and while it gets a little worse gas mileage the savings in having what you need on hand easily makes up for driving back and forth to get something you couldnt/didnt carry before. I can say the nice thing about the enclosed is because of how cold our temps swings are its easier to keep the engines at operational temps between jobs vs having to warm them up everytime, it went from upper 70s to low 20s now and our first snow has arrived.
Currently running a 6×12 utility trailer . Great trailer for weekly Lawncare maintenance route running. However I make a little too many loads to dump when doing spring cleanups and sometimes have to leave equipment temporarily at a job just long enough to get the load gone . My opinion just a headache and extra expenses not needed.
Looking into a 16-20 ft×8 open landscaping box trailer allowing room for brush /equipment on busy days.
S&P Lawncare Solutions inc.
(Austin TX)
Hey Brandon look at the green touch trail racks thats what i use and i have the same set up as you
I've got a 6 by 12 Carry on Landscaping trailer with 2' mesh side. Love that thing can carry 6 yd of mulch, 2 cords of firewood, 60" Commercial zero turn and leaf vacuum. Also have a 5' by 8' landscaping trailer just to haul my more when I mow lawns.
Can't see the point spending the money on a enclosed trailer other than storage bringing all my tools to a job Is pointless considering the price of fuel nowadays! If you know the job and the details of the job and bring the tools that you need you don't need to bring every tool that you own right?
If you have read down to this point you might want to think about getting some magnetic signs for your trucks it's not perminent and you can put it on anything you own as metal is not that expensive they only cost me about a $100. I got them off of vista print four the biggest sign they had.
Great videos guys keep up the awesome work brother
Walk behind 48 are the best cut
Don’t be jealous 😊 be happy 😃
Like the idea of a enclosed for equipment. A open trailer for hauling branches, lawn cuttings, landscape materials where you would not want to put in a enclosed trailer.
So really you need both types, probably a lower priced utility trailer for hauling rough materials and large objects and enclosed where more equipment is needed.
Full Time = Enclosed
Part Time = Open
Made In USA --> Truck & Trailer ??
Whose sunglasses are better?😄
Eric Stewart lol
I like the way you broke that down I agree!
Hello brian love waiting your videos. I started back in to landscaping when the pandemic started. First I was helping some friends. Once it got too crazy with a regular job and side jobs and helping my landscaper friends. I decided I was gonna have to go solo "still as a side job" for a few reasons, first to have more control of my life. Lol second, more money and third to do what I wanted to do and Offer the quality of work that I wanted to offer and not to be known for being the cheap guy. So I started with a light duty 5x8 utility upgraded to a 6x10 heavy duty and I really wanted an enclosed trailer for the reasons you guys talk about. but me working alone mowing is not leaving me the money I want so I was thinking this year just focus in landscaping and hardscaping. But still up I. The air I still think I should offer mowing. But anyway I would love a enclosed trailer and of course if you can have it all than great. But as a starter yea an open trailer is more relatable, you can do everything and easier to move around. Would love a bigger trailer but don’t want to be that neighbor everyone hates. Again Brian great videos! thank you for all the good info.
Love it!
I would keep mowing so you have a "base income" and set aside some days for landscaping. For example, mower Monday and Tuesday, then have wednesday through friday for landscaping.
Brandon, how about a 1/3, 2/3 trailer.1/3 enclosed trailer on tongue end with utility/dump on the rest of trailer?
I started with a $25 well used trailer.I prefer open trailers or a dump trailer.
ive owned both found that i prefer an open trailer for its versatility
2 trailers. Open or close for mowing (i use open with 24 inch sides, and dump trailer for landscaping and mulching
Why not a tipper when done mowing tip the grass if you have to remove the cuttings
Exposed equipment is the #1 disadvantage to an open trailer, especially for the solo operator. Your equipment can easily be solen while you are working and it is always exposed to the elements.
EOSJOE yeah that was always something I disliked
What happened to that camera shy guy from the beginning of the season? Just messing haha. Shout out to Brandon. Thanks guys for the sweet content and videos. Keep up the good work 🤙🌱
Totally!
You definitely at the best advantage if you have both , but open is my choice add walls and add locks for blower and weed walkers.
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Trust your doing well!
We need you guys down here in Kansas👊🏻
This is my dilemma.
Operating with a toyota sienna van and a push mower is not cutting it. I have to make a decision.
Just starting out with a 5×10 with 5.5 bed on my f150
I just think the best of both worlds is a setup like LawnCrack's 2018 Lawn Care Setup video, then you could still pull a dump bed if you need to w/o a second trip or rig
I just think its better to make it soo you can use your truck for storage somehow, that way its a better use
Or for a Morgan Proscape Truck Body on the back of a new Truck
Enclosed. Like a mobile garage. I don’t own an business but I want a enclosed to haul my four wheeler and bad boy zt 60 inch and keep all that together along with my echo weed eater. That way nothing gets wet and to me it looks better
I started with open trailer, now I have enclosed trailer and i like better enclosed trailer all day.😁
For me new in this business I like the open trailer. Working out of my garage at home. I can't keep enclosed trailer in driveway in subdivision. Enclosed won't fit in my garage. Definitely in the future.
What it really comes down too is if someone has a their own shop. The only reason a smaller business would use an enclosed trailer is if they don’t have a shop to put everything in. A larger business has to use a large utility trailer because of the amount of equipment they carry, can’t put 3 zero turns in an enclosed trailer.
"Just having fun guys" and enclosed trailers all day every day...
To use the enclosed trailer as a workshop you probably have to unload it first to make room.
Both are great.
Open trailers are more practical you can use them for both mowing and landscaping. Enclosed trailers can only be used for mowing you can load mulch or haul debris ect. If I owned an enclosed I would have to have a dump druck or a dump insert in my truck
Hey Brian, what is the name/brand of that tie down that Brandon showed that goes over the mower wheel? Do you also recommend that? Thank you.
Hey Brian, have a question, just bought a 72” mower, and now looking for an enclosed trailer, ( have open now) , what is the width of the bottom inside the wheel well humps inside the trailer, would a 72” deck fit in between those humps, the humps for the trailer wheels
Nothing beats an enclosed Trailer for advertising, professionalism, security, and protection from the elements. But you will definitely need an open trailer to dump mulch, rock etc. They both have their pros and cons and that's why we have both. If you're just starting... Open Trailer is definitely the way to go!
"Brandon and I got a couple free minutes, just got done cutting grass" neither guy with a blade of grass on their clothing. How do you cut grass but still manage to look like you walked out of church? Amazing.
Jeremy Arnold We mowed 5 lawns this morning, how dirty do you want us to get? Next time I’ll throw some grass clippings on my hoodie.
We also randomly picked up a bunch of tree branches to throw in his trailer to stage this video shoot. Just saying.
They don't roll around in it. And they have blowers
@@littlefinkle7757 I must be doing something wrong. Or he's cutting golf courses. After 5 yards especially in the morning, i have grass stuck to my glasses, neck, clothes, especially top of hands. They truly look like they walked out of a shopping mall. Doesn't mean they didn't work. But its still astonishing to be that clean. Not sure his state he lives, but you aint stayin that clean in FLA