Utility trailer opinions

^^Exactly this. You can never have too much trailer. More axles is usually better. Brakes on those axles is a big plus, and I consider it mandatory if you are pulling any appreciable weight.

On the flip side, my current trailer is the smallest I've own. It is a 1964 M416. The best trailer was a 7 ton gross tandem axle with a dovetail. Nice pulling trailer.

 

It's looking like the 14ft single axles are only able to hold about 1500 lbs which would be cutting it close with just a sxs on it.

I'm looking into a tandem but also looking for a single with a heavy duty axle, I've seen a couple but not alot.

 

I drive a Honda Pioneer 1000-5 which weighs around 1700 lbs and is just under 10 feet long. I wanted the smallest steel utility trailer that would fit it. Ended up with a Sure Trac 6x10 that weighs 990 lbs with a payload just over 2000 lbs. I put the cooler, riding and camping gear inside the side by side. Tows great.

 

My fav trailer maker is Diamond C. Check out their site.

https://www.diamondc.com/trailers/tandem-axle-utility/gtu/

https://www.diamondc.com/trailers/single-axle-utility/psa/

Here was the Diamond C 2PSA 7x12 trailer I had:

 

Maybe as a general rule that works. I specifically went with the smallest and lightest, specifically a single axle, I could find that would meet my needs (a sxs). I had an 18’ 7k tandem and an 8x10 enclosed when I bought my current trailer. The other two were big enough that it was a pain to use them so I rarely did. I’ve since sold them because once I got my smaller trailer, I never used them and they just sat.

So, my advice is buy what will fit your needs, not necessarily just what your wallet can afford.

fwiw, just about every trailer mfg out there will build (or already offers) a single axle 3500# or 4500# trailer. Minus the trailer weight (aluminum will be about 900, steel obviously a little more) which leave ample room to carry a sxs if that’s your goal.