3500kg Flatbed Trailer Plans - 5m x 2.5m - 31 Pages
- Tray Size: 5050mm x 2500mm (16'x8')
- Tray Height: 690mm from ground level
- Overall size (inc coupling): approx. 6700mm x 2500mm
- GTM (Total mass of trailer + full load): 3500kg
- Tare weight (Trailer only mass): approx. 630kg
- Material: 450MPa Steel
- Suspension: Tandem leafspring with brakes.
- Extras: Free drawings for a built-in toolbox.
- Total pages: 31 professional-grade printable drawings. (dimensions in mm)
- DXF files: 11 DXF files
If you're looking to extend your work capabilities or just remove transportation headaches from your job, this trailer will let you easily transport heavy equipment and machinery. By following our extremely thorough blueprints, you'll have the satisfaction of using your self-built kit that'll last a lifetime while saving money over buying pre-made.
The trailer design includes all the extra details that you would expect to see from the top of the range manufacturers. From tie-down rails to inbuilt toolboxes, we've reviewed all the aspects that truly make a trailer hassle-free to use. Plus, with our tips and guides, you'll be able to follow the plans accurately and confidently, regardless of your skill level.
A fully itemised bill of materials (BoM) and a detailed cutting list are included for ordering the steel and trailer parts (suspension, lights, brakes). You will also receive .dxf files, giving you the option to CNC laser cut any of the brackets/mounts plus accessories.
Once you've completed your trailer, you can feel safe knowing these plans comply with all road and safety standards in Australia and New Zealand. This means licensing and registering your trailer will be quick and easy. (For more details, see the FAQ below)
Expected build times and costs vary depending on your experience level and local material price, but as a ballpark...
Fabrication skill level - Basic
Build time - a couple of weekends
Steel cost - approximately $580 AUD
Equivalent cost pre-made - $10,000 to $15,000
An approximate indication of required components shown below, Prices and specs will vary based on the supplier.
New Zealand100% easy to deal with, easy to read plans
AustraliaGreat base to work off, we further engineered this plan bringing the GTM to 4500 with addition of a tri-axle and 70mm hitch, great plans easy to read, recommend to any fabricator. Hypa-Form Contracting
AustraliaClear plans, easy to follow. No detail left out. Great tare weight for size
New ZealandSuper simple, easy to use plans. Highly recommended. Cheers.
New ZealandGreat service and an excellent trailer, just what our business needed and does everything we had hoped.