With a Heavy Duty I-Beam design and a Low Fixed Deck, these Car Hauler Trailer Plans include Drive-Over Fenders for wide stance vehicles. 12,000 lbs (or 10,400 lbs), 18.5′ long, 8.5′ wide, and many Options.
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Car Hauler trailer plans with Drive-Over Fenders. While this trailer is similar in length, strength, and capacity to our other 12K Car Hauler, the increased width and drive-over feature make it quite different. Yes, it is wider, 8.5′, with permanent, strong fenders so wide stance vehicles can drive up and over them.
Like the other, this 12,000 lbs trailer includes a robust I-Beam design for great strength while keeping the deck height low. The 10,400 lbs option (with smaller tires) will reduce deck height even more.
This one is for wide stance vehicles like built jeeps, 4×4’s, dually trucks, wide tractors, and more. These drive-over trailer trailer plans are a complete design, with full engineering so the trailer performs. The fenders are partly from sheet steel cut with tabs and slots so everything aligns for strength and ease. Plans include all the CNC files, with instructions, to build with confidence. Just send the files to a vendor, then go pick up the parts. It is an easy way to build both strong and accurate.
A trailer from these plans will carry your car, truck, tractor, Jeep, side-by-side, or equipment, and more. Read more in this article about Car Haulers with Drive Over Fenders.
Car Trailers have so many different needs, so one simple trailer plan won’t do it all. These plans include the Car Hauler / Equipment Trailer as well as many options so you can build it to meet your needs.
Options include slide out ramps, deck choices, a removable winch, and various tie points. While some are in the images, many are not as visible. Choose 12,000 lb capacity or 10,400 lb based on Dexter Axle products. Read more in the specifications tab below.
If you need a fixed deck, Car / Equipment Transport Trailer with Drive-Over Fenders, these plans are a solid place to start. It’s 18.5′ long, up to 12,000 lbs capacity, with tandem axles. Strength is in the I-Beams, which are stronger than C-Channel of similar size, so this trailer will perform better for the long term, and the long haul.
8’6″ x 18.5′ – 12,000 lbs – Equipment Transport / Car Trailer Plans
The Drive-Over fenders in these trailer plans are one focus, but it’s also a great multi-purpose trailer. Use the 12K capacity to haul equipment — like skid loaders, tractors, mini-excavators, and lifts. Or use the Drive-Over fenders to take your built 4×4 or dually truck. Afterall, that’s what it is build for.
These plans start with the same solid I-Beam base frame as our other 12K Car Hauler. Also, most of the same trailer options to make it the way you want. Use options in the plans, or add your own, so it fits your needs.
We wish you the best of luck with your project.
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Trailer building requires metal working skill and tools for things like cutting, drilling, and accurate set-up, as well as welding skill. Strength, durability, and enjoyment depend on building the trailer well. Build it well, then Enjoy the Finished Project !!
* Trailer load capacity depends on all the parts and materials, as well as the craftsmanship in building. All Mechanical Elements trailers are engineered to perform as stated when built as defined with proper care in construction – including parts, material, construction techniques, weld integrity, assembly methods, and finishing. Capacity for this trailer also requires proper choices for parts such as the hitch, axle(s), wheels, tires, safety chain, decking, bolts, pins, etc. Please make sure component load capacities match or exceed the trailer total capacity. Do not exceed manufacturers limits.
For trouble-free trailer life, think care and safety. Please select fastening methods to handle how and where the trailer will operate – including vibration, proper fastener types, bolt grades, torques, and nut types (like lock nuts). Then, be smart about loading the trailer, load distribution, tire pressure, tire condition and the mechanics of towing. We want you safe to enjoy your trailer for a long time ahead. Always use proper safety and securing equipment when loading and towing a trailer.
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