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Many operators have turned to the used trailer market rather
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than buy new. Second-hand trailers can save the buyer money, but need to be checked carefully. CM and Schmitz Cargobull bring you the ultimate guide.
Words / images: Kevin Swattow The second-hand trailer market has enjoyed a strong bounce in the wake of the economic crisis. You can, as Schmitz Cargobull's used sales manager Brian Parkinson has often said, buy two quality used trailers for the price of one new one.
Quality alternative From Schmitz Cargobull's site in Warrington. the trailer manufacturer offers an array of renovation services that help to turn a decent second-hand trailer into a quality al terna live to new. Parkinson's philosophy is to bring in trailers from sourcing or part exchange and, if the trailer needs a little extra love and attention, do any work that is necessary to bring it up to standard.
What is more, buying second-hand can meet immediate requirements, rather than waiting for delivery for something off a production line.
However, buying second-hand can also carry an element of risk; the trailer is often bought 'as seen' and can have inherent problems, so you need to know where and what to look for. •