Aluminum trailers have pretty much surpassed steel trailers except when you have a heavy duty/heavy load application where the superior tensile strength of steel is needed. Also, steel trailers are a less costly upfront investment since they are less expensive to manufacture BUT the total cost of ownership is lower with aluminum.
The big advantages of aluminum trailers are:
Total Cost of Ownership – Savings in fuel due to lower weight, less maintenance and better resale value all add up to an overall lower overall cost for an aluminum trailer.
Weight / Load Capacity Ratio – aluminum trailers weigh less for the same load capacity as steel. This saves towing fuel and may allow for a smaller tow vehicle. A pound of aluminum carries more load than a pound of steel – so aluminum trailers satisfy most needs.
Corrosion Resistance – Aluminum resists corrosion amidst road salt and moisture, and therefore requires less paint maintenance.
The Trailer Depot has plenty of aluminum trailers that will fit your needs … and we carry the big steel trailers for those heavy duty applications. Come by and talk to our trailer experts that can Hook You Up with the best solution for you.