You can find an option for any budget.

While new commodity trailers can be a significant investment that might require financing options, used trailers can be found for a range of reduced prices. From trailers sold after just a season of work to trailers that have been on the road for a few years, you’ll find an option that may be a better fit for your budget.

You can prepare for harvest time.

At some points of the year, you’re hauling only four loads each day. Other times you’re hauling 50. For some operations it may not make sense financially to buy a brand new trailer just for the peak season. You don’t necessarily need a custom-built trailer — you just need something in the right condition to get you through the harvest. A good used belt trailer can be a great addition to your operation.

You can try something new — with less risk.

When you have a brand you’ve trusted for years, it can be unnerving to try something new and buy a new trailer. Buying a used trailer can allow you to try out new brands, new models and new features without investing as much of your hard-earned cash. By purchasing a used trailer, you might find a new make and model that does the job better, makes the work easier and maximizes your profits.

You can get a solution right away.

Sometimes you need a belt trailer right now, not next month. Luckily enough, there’s almost always a used commodity trailer sitting out on a lot somewhere right now that can get the work done. Depending on where you purchase your trailer, there may be a few repairs or an inspection to complete, but you’ll often find a trailer that’s ready to get to work.

You can take it for a spin.

Buying used means you can browse through the inventories of nearby dealerships or other owners, rather than having to travel or order a custom build online. You can look through the lot and inspect the prospective trailer in person. You could even get behind the wheel, take it for a drive and get a feel for what it will be like adding this trailer to your fleet.