Have to agree with Matador. The trailer you identified would not be hooked up behind any vehicle I have to haul another vehicle. A utility trailer categorized as a land scraping trailer would not be a good choice to haul vehicles. Removable sides is also a bonus. I have two trailers very similar to the one in the ad that are rated for 2,500 pds. per axle that could not handle a loaded vehicle. Not only is there a concern about weight on the axles, bearings, and springs but the movement behind my one ton loaded would also be a concern.
As far as dropping the trailer and turning the truck around to winch a vehicle onto a trailer, this would be a concern. I admit I may not understand your strategy, but based on what I perceive as your plan, what keeps the trailer from smashing into the winch as soon as you start moving the vehicle? Blocking this tires would not solve the problem. My winch is attached to a tow hitch that can be transferred between the trailer, front of two trucks, or the receiver hitch on all of my trucks.
My recommendations would exceed Matador's only because you will always need a stronger trailer before a weaker one. Two axles rated at 7,000 pds. each with 16 inch 10 ply tires would be the minimum I would look for to haul vehicles. The other variables to consider are the limitations of the towing vehicle, distance to be hauled, and how big a risk taker you are. The trailer used to haul vehicles here is a triple 7,000 pd. per axle each goose neck trailer with 16 inch 12 ply tires.
This advice is based on building trailers for personal needs and a desire not to explain to anyone why I under estimated the load. I am not an expert on trailers, but only once did I over load a trailer. Based on this experience I have no desire to repeat the mistake. Good luck with your choice.
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