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Customer Reviews for FREE SHIPPING - Northern Industrial Heavy-Duty Trailer with 5.30-12in. Tires, 5ft. x 8ft.
FREE SHIPPING - Northern Industrial Heavy-Duty Trailer with 5.30-12in. Tires, 5ft. x 8ft.
Item# 125692
5ft. x 8ft. heavy-duty trailer is an ideal transport solution and is ready for handling larger loads. Fenders prevent rocks and debris from damaging your cargo. Safety chains and lights with wiring harness connect to your vehicle to ensure trailer safety on the road, even in dark or rainy conditions. Rear Gate No, Wheel Size in. 12, Fenders Yes, Deck Size L x W ft. 8 x 5, Coupler Size in. 2, Side Rails Included No, Ramps Included No, Frame Material Steel, Assembly Required Yes, Gross Vehicle Weight Rated lbs. 1,980, Lights Yes, Overall Dimensions L x W x H in. 136L x 76W, Brakes No, Load Capacity lbs. 1,715, Bed Tilt No. Overall length is 136in. and overall width is 76in. Payload capacity 1715 lbs 1980-lb. max. GVWR Meets or exceeds all road-ready specifications Includes two 5.30-12in. tires, light kit and coupler Decking not included Assembly required
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Customer Reviews for FREE SHIPPING - Northern Industrial Heavy-Duty Trailer with 5.30-12in. Tires, 5ft. x 8ft.
Review 1 for FREE SHIPPING - Northern Industrial Heavy-Duty Trailer with 5.30-12in. Tires, 5ft. x 8ft.
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Affordable, easy to build, but some parts missing
,April 24, 2013
By LindyTools
from Bozeman, MT
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"I received my trailer in ripped and tattered boxes. Every one of them was open. Easy to put together and instructions were fine. Missing 2 lugnuts that I had to drive all over town looking for. Trailer looks great and has held up fine. I am only hauling a raft so perfect for that."
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Review 2 for FREE SHIPPING - Northern Industrial Heavy-Duty Trailer with 5.30-12in. Tires, 5ft. x 8ft.
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Good product for the price.
,April 23, 2013
By Stewang
from Seattle, WA
"I picked up this trailer to build a teardrop trailer on. Everything is great about it. I think the only downside is, that they should make a plate that you can weld or mount on the axle to add brakes.
The bolts seem like they would do a decent job holding it together by themselves, but I went ahead and welded up all the joints for extra security.
Overall, i would have no problems ordering another one of these trailers to use for light duty use."
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Review 3 for FREE SHIPPING - Northern Industrial Heavy-Duty Trailer with 5.30-12in. Tires, 5ft. x 8ft.
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Great trailer!
,December 23, 2012
By Bruce64
from Minneapolis, MN
"I am very impressed with this trailer! It is very solid and well made. I hope it lasts as long as my last trailer. Two things that to be aware of:
1) You will need more tools than the 3 or 4 that are mentioned at the beginning of the instruction manual. I would suggest a basic socket set and a basic box end set.
2) No where in the instructions does it tell you to square up the trailer. I did it just before final tightening of the frame bolts. The easy way is to measure both diagonals from corner to corner of the frame and when both measurements are the same, it's perfectly square."
1) You will need more tools than the 3 or 4 that are mentioned at the beginning of the instruction manual. I would suggest a basic socket set and a basic box end set.
2) No where in the instructions does it tell you to square up the trailer. I did it just before final tightening of the frame bolts. The easy way is to measure both diagonals from corner to corner of the frame and when both measurements are the same, it's perfectly square."
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Review 4 for FREE SHIPPING - Northern Industrial Heavy-Duty Trailer with 5.30-12in. Tires, 5ft. x 8ft.
Overall Rating:
Good trailer
,December 5, 2012
By fkl49
from Central Ohio
"Nice trailer, easy to assemble by myself.
Cons:
The cardboard boxes were both ripped open. The cardboard is punky and low strength. There was some minor finish damage. So far no missing parts.
The shipper brought mine in a 45' semi trailer. It couldn't get into my neighborhood so I had to meet him with a utility trailer.
The cardboard boxes were both ripped open. The cardboard is punky and low strength. There was some minor finish damage. So far no missing parts.
The shipper brought mine in a 45' semi trailer. It couldn't get into my neighborhood so I had to meet him with a utility trailer.
Tires rated for 45mph
Other thoughts:
Only enough flat washers included for under the nuts. I added flat washers under the bolt heads where possible to prevent finish damage during assembly and use.
Only enough flat washers included for under the nuts. I added flat washers under the bolt heads where possible to prevent finish damage during assembly and use.
The layout of the center support(cross) forces the decking to be two 4'x5' pieces which wastes 3' of a 4x8. Hopefully 4x10 treated is available."
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Review 5 for FREE SHIPPING - Northern Industrial Heavy-Duty Trailer with 5.30-12in. Tires, 5ft. x 8ft.
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good trailer
,October 17, 2012
By Andrey
from PA
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"I really like this trailer. It well constructed and durable. Just what I needed."
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Review 6 for FREE SHIPPING - Northern Industrial Heavy-Duty Trailer with 5.30-12in. Tires, 5ft. x 8ft.
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Great Trailer At A Good Price
,October 8, 2012
By Tx1Tek
from Kalispell, Mt
"I was skeptical when I ordered this 5' X 8' Trailer as the frame for a camper I am building, but once I had it assembled, it was clear that the quality was far better than my expectations. The frame seems very rigid and assembly was easy. I would recommend this trailer to a friend. I have my trailer about half way done already because this trailer saved me so much time. Here is a pic of it."
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Review 7 for FREE SHIPPING - Northern Industrial Heavy-Duty Trailer with 5.30-12in. Tires, 5ft. x 8ft.
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Hoist to lift Heavy duty 5x8 trailer for storage
,October 7, 2012
By Eyeman
from Iowa
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"Northern Tool + Equipment Heavy Duty Trailer and Electric Hoist
My goal was to provide a landscape trailer that would:
1. Safely transport my 750 lb. lawn tractor with a 60 inch deck for service.
2. Transport other yard equipment, landscape materials and supplies.
3. With removable sides, serve as a means of hauling yard waste, etc.
4. Occupy no garage floor space for storage of the trailer and component parts.
I accomplished the four objectives with Northern Industries 5x8 foot Heavy Duty trailer kit (125692-2206), their 1100 lb hoist (14230-2206), plus stake pockets, tie downs, etc. mostly from their parts bin. The trailer floor, sides and ramp were constructed of three 4x8 foot sheets of ¾ inch plywood with 2x4 inch boards for stakes and reinforcement.
I was very pleased with the high quality and ease of construction of the trailer kit. The black finish was almost automobile quality, the hardware first rate and the instructions clear. Two nuts had the wrong thread count but were easily replaced locally. The hoist was also very well made and readily mounted into the garage ceiling on 1 inch galvanized pipe mounted on 2x6 inch boards nailed and glued between the rafters. When stored, the elevated finished trailer is supported by two 3 inch wide nylon straps anchored to the rafters with lag bolts and hooks.
The advantage of an assembled kit rather than a welded trailer frame is that it lends itself to easy modification. To accommodate the 62 inch outside width of the mower deck, I lowered and widened the fender position with short sections of 2x6 inch lumber. To raise the trailer to the ceiling with the hoist, I placed a sturdy chain down the center of the deck between the two intermediate cross braces that were reinforced with a 2x4 inch board laid flat. The chain gave me infinite locations for the hoist hook insertion so that the balance point could be located after the trailer components were assembled. The chain was also extended at each end to provide a means to secure the lawn tractor for transport. The ceiling hoist can also be used for tipping up the tractor to service the mower deck.
The trailer ramp is a two piece arrangement with a permanently attached 18 inch section with four external stake pockets hinged to the trailer frame. The second section, measuring 3 ½ x 5 feet has 5 foot long, 2x4 inch stringers reinforced with 1 inch angle iron recessed in on each edge. The stringers, when inserted into the stake pockets, provide a very strong 5x5 foot ramp that allows the tractor to be driven onto the trailer when the trailer is secured to the hitch of the towing vehicle. Traction tape strips were added to assist loading. When the trailer is used for general hauling with the 2 foot high sides, a shorter extension replaces the ramp. When the trailer is pulled to the ceiling, neither extension is in place.
The trailer sides and ramp are anchored to the garage wall, so that no floor space is required to store the trailer or accessories parts.
I am a non-professional handyman with a well-equipped woodworking shop."
My goal was to provide a landscape trailer that would:
1. Safely transport my 750 lb. lawn tractor with a 60 inch deck for service.
2. Transport other yard equipment, landscape materials and supplies.
3. With removable sides, serve as a means of hauling yard waste, etc.
4. Occupy no garage floor space for storage of the trailer and component parts.
I accomplished the four objectives with Northern Industries 5x8 foot Heavy Duty trailer kit (125692-2206), their 1100 lb hoist (14230-2206), plus stake pockets, tie downs, etc. mostly from their parts bin. The trailer floor, sides and ramp were constructed of three 4x8 foot sheets of ¾ inch plywood with 2x4 inch boards for stakes and reinforcement.
I was very pleased with the high quality and ease of construction of the trailer kit. The black finish was almost automobile quality, the hardware first rate and the instructions clear. Two nuts had the wrong thread count but were easily replaced locally. The hoist was also very well made and readily mounted into the garage ceiling on 1 inch galvanized pipe mounted on 2x6 inch boards nailed and glued between the rafters. When stored, the elevated finished trailer is supported by two 3 inch wide nylon straps anchored to the rafters with lag bolts and hooks.
The advantage of an assembled kit rather than a welded trailer frame is that it lends itself to easy modification. To accommodate the 62 inch outside width of the mower deck, I lowered and widened the fender position with short sections of 2x6 inch lumber. To raise the trailer to the ceiling with the hoist, I placed a sturdy chain down the center of the deck between the two intermediate cross braces that were reinforced with a 2x4 inch board laid flat. The chain gave me infinite locations for the hoist hook insertion so that the balance point could be located after the trailer components were assembled. The chain was also extended at each end to provide a means to secure the lawn tractor for transport. The ceiling hoist can also be used for tipping up the tractor to service the mower deck.
The trailer ramp is a two piece arrangement with a permanently attached 18 inch section with four external stake pockets hinged to the trailer frame. The second section, measuring 3 ½ x 5 feet has 5 foot long, 2x4 inch stringers reinforced with 1 inch angle iron recessed in on each edge. The stringers, when inserted into the stake pockets, provide a very strong 5x5 foot ramp that allows the tractor to be driven onto the trailer when the trailer is secured to the hitch of the towing vehicle. Traction tape strips were added to assist loading. When the trailer is used for general hauling with the 2 foot high sides, a shorter extension replaces the ramp. When the trailer is pulled to the ceiling, neither extension is in place.
The trailer sides and ramp are anchored to the garage wall, so that no floor space is required to store the trailer or accessories parts.
I am a non-professional handyman with a well-equipped woodworking shop."
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Review 8 for FREE SHIPPING - Northern Industrial Heavy-Duty Trailer with 5.30-12in. Tires, 5ft. x 8ft.
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Great Kayak Trailer
,September 17, 2012
By kayaktrailer
from Tempe, AZ
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"Like most others, mine showed up with rough packaging, but everything was there. I put mine together slowly over several weeks. Everything went together fine. The instructions are really pretty good overall, and the diagrams are helpful. After assembling, I made a boat rack to hold my 3 kayaks. I took my kayaks on a 330 mile round trip up to the pines and everything went just fine. The load was pretty light, and I could hardly feel that I was towing with my little pick up."
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Review 9 for FREE SHIPPING - Northern Industrial Heavy-Duty Trailer with 5.30-12in. Tires, 5ft. x 8ft.
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5x8 trailer
,August 13, 2012
By Anonymous
from Montana
"I was amazed when I finally received the trailer in the mail. The trailer has a very nice powder coat black finish on it, and it is very easy to put together. The instructions aren't very easy to follow, but you figure it out after awhile. The first trailer I built took me about 5 hours to finish. The second trailer that I put together took me about two hours. All in all it is a very nice trailer and well worth the money!"
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Review 10 for FREE SHIPPING - Northern Industrial Heavy-Duty Trailer with 5.30-12in. Tires, 5ft. x 8ft.
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5' x 8' trailer project
,August 13, 2012
By nwc6250
from mt. vernon,ia
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"I bought this trailer for a project I found on the internet. I built a teardrop camping trailer and this trailer was the best I could find and the best price I could find. Nice heavy duty steel, easy to assemble, I even ended up using the wiring and lights that came with the trailer, which saved me some money. The trailer camper project took about 2 months of nights and weekends, but I'm glad I finished it."
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Review 11 for FREE SHIPPING - Northern Industrial Heavy-Duty Trailer with 5.30-12in. Tires, 5ft. x 8ft.
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Quality Trailer
,June 14, 2012
By Proppup
from Portland, Oregon
"This trailer was delivered quickly and was undamaged. Went together without a problem. Very pleased with the quality."
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Review 12 for FREE SHIPPING - Northern Industrial Heavy-Duty Trailer with 5.30-12in. Tires, 5ft. x 8ft.
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the perfect trailer
,May 7, 2012
By scottonthemountain
from boulder, co
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"after months of searching, and a near miss on a competitor's similar trailer that was recalled, i found this trailer. when it arrived, the box was almost non-existent, but all the parts made it in great shape. it was easy to assemble and it's the perfect size. i have friends and family now with trailer envy."
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Review 13 for FREE SHIPPING - Northern Industrial Heavy-Duty Trailer with 5.30-12in. Tires, 5ft. x 8ft.
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nices trailer
,March 12, 2012
By grandpacouch1
from burley idaho
"trailer was real easy to put together well designed had my dought because boxs were ripped up but everthing was there would recommend to my frenids real nices trailer for our atv"
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Review 14 for FREE SHIPPING - Northern Industrial Heavy-Duty Trailer with 5.30-12in. Tires, 5ft. x 8ft.
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works perfect
,February 2, 2012
By rac70
from new jersey/florida
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"i bought this trailer to haul my golf cart from the jersey shore to south florida over 1200 miles 1 way, i take I 95 the whole way and had no problems at all. the trailer did not sway at all. regrease the bearings when i got there and ready to go back to the shore with it in the spring. very pleased. golf cart is 4" wider than stock and 6" taller. plenty of room for my cart. when i tow with my van i forget the trailer is there."
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Review 15 for FREE SHIPPING - Northern Industrial Heavy-Duty Trailer with 5.30-12in. Tires, 5ft. x 8ft.
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Excellent trailer
,January 16, 2012
By bgraham
from Maine
"I bought this trailer to build a three foot high enclosed box on and it has been excellent. The trailer came in two boxes and they were both completely torn apart but all the pieces were on the delivery truck and in good condition. The only reason I didn't give this trailer five stars is because the low beam on the left rear light burned out after not even an hour of use."
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Review 16 for FREE SHIPPING - Northern Industrial Heavy-Duty Trailer with 5.30-12in. Tires, 5ft. x 8ft.
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Great Trailer
,January 9, 2012
By GKNY
from Huntington, NY
"Actually enjoyed putting it together. Had no problem getting it registered with the provided documents. Not sure I'd use it on a long trip, but definitely good locally."
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Review 17 for FREE SHIPPING - Northern Industrial Heavy-Duty Trailer with 5.30-12in. Tires, 5ft. x 8ft.
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Northern Heavy Duty Trailer
,July 27, 2011
By ffdeng5
from Cranston, RI
"Bought this to replace an older trailer of the same size. This one seems better built and that it will hold up very well.
The only issue putting the thing together was the U-bolts were a little tight around the axle. I had to bend them back a bit to get them into the spring plate. That was the only slow down putting the trailer together. As has been said it only takes a few hours. The frame squares up on its' own thanks to the front triangular tow bar design.
Comes with incandescent lights I'll switch them out for LED's.
Thanks Northern Tool"
The only issue putting the thing together was the U-bolts were a little tight around the axle. I had to bend them back a bit to get them into the spring plate. That was the only slow down putting the trailer together. As has been said it only takes a few hours. The frame squares up on its' own thanks to the front triangular tow bar design.
Comes with incandescent lights I'll switch them out for LED's.
Thanks Northern Tool"
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Review 18 for FREE SHIPPING - Northern Industrial Heavy-Duty Trailer with 5.30-12in. Tires, 5ft. x 8ft.
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No Spare Tire Available
,July 9, 2011
By klsghweghj
"This is a well built trailer and you can do a lot with it. I'm building a camper on it and I plan to submit pictures when I'm finished. However, I do have one complaint.
The tires that come with it are 5.30 x 12, but they're small. The diameter of the tire is 20 inches. Northern only sells 5.30 x 12's that are 21 inches in diameter. The only spare tire you can get is a 4.8 x 12 that's 20 inches in diameter."
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May 22, 2012
"The 5.30 X 12 inch tire you are referring to is in fact the same tire with the same diameter. The listed specifications may be a little misleading. This is the spare that you need to buy."
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Review 19 for FREE SHIPPING - Northern Industrial Heavy-Duty Trailer with 5.30-12in. Tires, 5ft. x 8ft.
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Utility Trailer
,June 15, 2011
By twiegs
from Norton, MA
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"This is a great utility trailer base. Although the boxes it arrived in were broken open in a few places all the parts were there. The directions were easy to follow and I put it together in about 3 hours. I made a deck, sides and tailgate out of pressure treated wood in another few hours and now have a great trailer for hauling mulch and dirt for my yard, camping gear or moving furniture. I also have a wooden rack I built for my old trailer that fits 6 kayaks and mounts quickly. I tow this with my SUV and the combination of SUV and Trailer works better than the pickup trucks I used to run. A utility trailer hardware kit and instructions for the deck and tailgate would have been nice to purchase from NT. I searched NT for the two 2 x 4 brackets I needed for the tailgate vertical pieces but could not find any that matched what I need."
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Review 20 for FREE SHIPPING - Northern Industrial Heavy-Duty Trailer with 5.30-12in. Tires, 5ft. x 8ft.
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Nice trailer
,June 13, 2011
By Yacker
from Union, NJ
"The finish and fit were better then expected. The instructions could be better but were usable. The trailer assembled very easily in about 4-hours with all hand tools. If I had had a little help it would have taken about half this time. The only suggestion I would make is to be sure the light assmblies make a good ground (painted surfaces do not always provide a good ground) I installed pressure treated boards for the floor and side rails. Even my wife liked it."
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