| In today's economy, buying a used box trailer is an | | | | Other appealing features of Koegel are its easy |
| excellent and viable option. However, there are literally | | | | serviceability and availability around the world. |
| dozens of brands and models of box trailers to | | | | Pacton box trailers are known for their different |
| choose from. How would one know what brands are | | | | models and their axel capabilities. Pacton is very |
| best in value and reputation? How would one know | | | | popular in Europe and prices vary depending on what |
| what model to choose from: Tilt, tipper, container, flat | | | | the model is. Pacton is known for its stability and spare |
| bed or refrigerator models? Thorough and careful | | | | parts that are readily available. As a platform box |
| research of hauling needs as well as a trailer's potential | | | | trailer, Pacton is easy to maintain as well. |
| usage, size and weight for a typical load are primary | | | | Perhaps the most powerful choice of box trailers |
| considerations. This coupled with the knowledge of | | | | would be the Drawbar 4-axle trailer. This is a great |
| proper inspection of a potential box trailer for quality | | | | performer both on and off the road. As a flatbed |
| and security can help narrow down a selection. | | | | trailer with its 30-45-ton capacity, the Drawbar is ideal |
| There are five brands of box trailers on the market | | | | for long hauling of heavy loads. There are many |
| providing the best value for the money. The number | | | | different models to choose from depending on hauling |
| one brand is Krone. Best known for its durability, the | | | | needs. |
| Krone has the ability to carry large loads. One special | | | | Once a brand and model of a trailer is chosen, there |
| feature of the Krone trailers are their adjustable roof | | | | are important safety issues to take into consideration. |
| to increase load options. With the doors in the back, | | | | Of course an enclosed box trailer is the most secure. |
| Krone is suitable for either road or rail hauling. And | | | | However, when choosing this type of trailer, inspection |
| because Krone is the top brand, there are many | | | | of its door mechanisms and locks should be done with |
| models to choose from. | | | | care. And as with all models, careful inspection of the |
| Another great buy are Schmitz trailers. Their trailers | | | | flooring is equally important as well as inspecting all |
| are extremely powerful and best suited for long hauls. | | | | structural supports to be sure they are sound and |
| Schmitz tends to be more on the pricey side, but still | | | | secure. Two other important things to consider in |
| provides excellent value for the money. | | | | determining the right size and load capacity of a trailer |
| Then there is the Koegel box trailer. Koegel's | | | | is knowing how many axels are needed and what |
| reputation is its durability and resiliency for long hauls. | | | | their strength is. |