Domestic Trailer Family
Domestic trailers are known for their versatility, but not all are made equal. We developed single and tandem axle domestic trailers that deliver on our build quality, durability and versatility standards. Domestic tip trailers with different tipping mechanisms were also developed for greater utility!
Domestic Trailers
Our range of standard domestic trailers is unique. They boast traits such as flat-topped sides for added functionality, engineering-standard welds, and select premium components. Through clever engineering design, we found the sweet spot between strength and light weight. Available in a wide selection of sizes, and ranging from 1500kg to 2500kg (GLW), there is one to suit your needs. Modifications and optional extras are also available on all our single axle trailer and tandem axle trailer models. Want a trailer with more attitude? Then see our heavy duty trailers!
Overview
General features
- Fully hot-dipped galvanized.
- Made from Australian & New Zealand steel.
- Options ranging from 1500kg to 2500kg (GLW).
- LED tail lights & internally installed wiring.
- NZ’s safest low-profile, multi-fit coupling.
- German-made, heavy-duty jockey wheel.
Functional features
- Front & rear tailgates.
- Flat-topped trailer sides, 300mm deep.
- Removable cages & H-frames available.
- All-around tie-down rails.
- Non-slip EuroGrip hardwood deck.
- Heavy-duty light guard & bumper.
Running gear features
- 13” or 14” wheels on galvanized rims.
- Equalizing suspension (tandem axles only).
- Painted, non-rattling leaf spring suspension.
- Trailers under 2.0t (GLW) are un-braked.
- Hydraulic disc-brakes for trailers 2.0t ≤ GLW ≤ 2.5t.
- Mechanical parking brakes on braked models.
Structural features
- Trailer base frame: 40x40x2.5mm SHS.
- Trailer floor joists: 40x40x3mm EA.
- Trailer sides: profiled 1.6mm steel sheet.
- Drawbar: 75x50x3mm RHS.
- Axles: 50x50x5mm SHS.
- Engineering-standard welds.
Modifications
Trailer deck options
- EuroGrip hardwood deck – standard fit-out.
- Corrugated sheet metal deck.
Draw-bar lengths
- Drawbar (1.5 meters) – standard fit-out.
- Extended drawbar (2.0 meters).
Coupling options
- Non-lockable multi-fit coupling – standard fit-out.
- Lockable multi-fit coupling.
Jockey wheel options
- Heavy-duty (545kg), galvanized, top-wind jockey wheel with 6” nylon wheel – standard fit-out.
- Heavy-duty (545kg), galvanized, side-wind jockey wheel with 8” nylon wheel.
Wheel rim options
- 13” or 14” galvanized rims – standard fit-out, depending on trailer size.
- 13” or 14” alloy rims – various, off-the-shelf alloy rim models to be selected from.
Optional Extras
H-frames
- Front and rear mounted H-frames.
- Removable from the trailer.
- 600mm high.
Flat-pack cage
- Available in heights of 600mm, 900mm and 1200mm.
- Rear-mounted cage gate – standard fit-out with flat-pack cage.
- Front-mounted cage gate available.
H-frame & cage
- Convenient combination of an H-frame and cage.
- H-frame serves as the primary fixture.
- Cage is removable from H-frame.
Request a Quote
Domestic Tip Trailers
Building on a successful design, our domestic tip trailers offer even more utility. We added three tipping mechanisms to our domestic tip trailers: winch, manual-hydraulic, and electric-hydraulic tipping options. Each has their distinct advantage: winch-tip for simplicity, manual-hydraulic tipping for electricity independence, and electric-hydraulic tipping for easy, remote control tipping. Our domestic tip trailers come in various sizes and range from 1500kg to 2500kg (GLW), with modification options and optional extras available. Want greater tipping capacity? See our heavy duty tip trailers.
Overview
General features
- Fully hot-dipped galvanized.
- Made from Australian & New Zealand steel.
- Options ranging from 1500kg to 2500kg (GLW).
- LED tail lights & internally installed wiring.
- NZ’s safest low-profile, multi-fit coupling.
- German-made, heavy-duty jockey wheel.
Functional features
- Front & rear tailgates.
- Flat-topped trailer sides, 300mm deep.
- Removable cages & H-frames available.
- All-around tie-down rails.
- Non-slip EuroGrip hardwood deck.
- Heavy-duty light guard & bumper.
Running gear features
- 13” or 14” wheels on galvanized rims.
- Equalizing suspension (tandem axles only).
- Painted, non-rattling leaf spring suspension.
- Trailers under 2.0t (GLW) are un-braked.
- Hydraulic disc-brakes for trailers 2.0t ≤ GLW ≤ 2.5t.
- Mechanical parking brakes on braked models.
Structural features
- Trailer base frame: 40x40x2.5mm SHS.
- Trailer floor joists: 40x40x3mm EA.
- Trailer sides: profiled 1.6mm steel sheet.
- Drawbar: 75x50x3mm RHS.
- Axles: 50x50x5mm SHS.
- Engineering-standard welds.
Tipping features
- Winch tip: Front mounted, telescopic-pole tip system that is winch operated.
- Manual-hydraulic tip: Manual-pump operated hydraulic tip system, void of electrical components.
- Electric-hydraulic tip: Electric-pump operated hydraulic tip system with cable-mounted and wireless controls.
Modifications
Trailer deck options
- EuroGrip hardwood deck – standard fit-out.
- Corrugated sheet metal deck.
Draw-bar lengths
- Drawbar (1.5 meters) – standard fit-out.
- Extended drawbar (2.0 meters).
Coupling options
- Non-lockable multi-fit coupling – standard fit-out.
- Lockable multi-fit coupling.
Jockey wheel options
- Heavy-duty (545kg), galvanized, top-wind jockey wheel with 6” nylon wheel – standard fit-out.
- Heavy-duty (545kg), galvanized, side-wind jockey wheel with 8” nylon wheel.
Wheel rim options
- 13” or 14” galvanized rims – standard fit-out, depending on trailer size.
- 13” or 14” alloy rims – various, off-the-shelf alloy rim models to be selected from.
Optional Extras
H-frames
- Front and rear mounted H-frames.
- Removable from the trailer.
- 600mm high.
Flat-pack cage
- Available in heights of 600mm, 900mm and 1200mm.
- Rear-mounted cage gate – standard fit-out with flat-pack cage.
- Front-mounted cage gate available.
H-frame & cage
- Convenient combination of an H-frame and cage.
- H-frame serves as the primary fixture.
- Cage is removable from H-frame.
Request a Quote
About us
Talented People
Drawing from years of experience, our qualified artisans are masterful at metal working. Their passion lies in finding inventive solutions to build new designs, accurately.
Collaboration
The best designs are born from collaborations, and that’s why we treat each client as our partner. Together, we can build the exact trailer you want or need.
South Island Wide
Located in Christchurch, we’ve built trailers for clients all over the South Island. From Nelson to Dunedin, Kiwis all-over place their trust in us to build them their ideal trailers.
Domestic Trailer Family
Domestic trailers are known for their versatility, but not all domestic trailers for sale in NZ meet the high standards we Kiwis deem important. Taking note of our clients’ needs and desires, we developed single axle trailers and tandem axle trailers that deliver on our build quality, durability and versatility standards. We also developed domestic tip trailers with different tipping mechanisms to suit your needs!
Domestic Trailers
Our range of standard domestic trailers is unique. Boasting traits such as flat-topped sides for improved functionality, engineering-standard welds, and select premium components, our domestic trailers stand out from the rest. Through clever engineering design, we found the sweet spot between strength and lightweight. Available in a wide selection of sizes, and ranging from 1500kg to 2500kg (GLW), there is one to suit your needs. Modifications and optional extras are also available on all our single axle trailer and tandem axle trailer models. Customize your domestic trailer, without going ‘full-custom’. Want a trailer with more attitude? Then see our heavy duty trailers!
Overview
General Features
- Fully hot-dipped galvanized.
- Made from Australian & New Zealand steel.
- Options ranging from 1500kg to 2500kg (GLW).
- LED tail lights & internally installed wiring.
- NZ’s safest low-profile, multi-fit coupling.
- German-made, heavy-duty jockey wheel.
Functional Features
- Front & rear tailgates.
- Flat-topped trailer sides, 300mm deep.
- Removable cages & H-frames available.
- All-around tie-down rails.
- Non-slip EuroGrip hardwood deck.
- Heavy-duty light guard & bumper.
Running Gear Features
- 13” or 14” wheels on galvanized rims.
- Equalizing suspension (tandem axles only).
- Painted, non-rattling leaf spring suspension.
- Trailers under 2.0t (GLW) are un-braked.
- Hydraulic disc-brakes for trailers 2.0t ≤ GLW ≤ 2.5t.
- Mechanical parking brakes on braked models.
Structural Features
- Trailer base frame: 40x40x2.5mm SHS.
- Trailer floor joists: 40x40x3mm EA.
- Trailer sides: profiled 1.6mm steel sheet.
- Drawbar: 75x50x3mm RHS.
- Axles: 50x50x5mm SHS.
- Engineering-standard welds.
Trailer Sizes
Domestic Trailers - Single Axle Models
| Size (feet) | 1500 kg (GLW) | 1750 kg (GLW) |
|---|---|---|
| 6 x 4 | ✔ | |
| 7 x 4 | ✔ | ✔ |
| 8 x 4 | ✔ | |
| 8 x 5 | ✔ |
Domestic Trailers - Tandem Axle Models
| Size (feet) | 2000 kg (GLW) | 2500 kg (GLW) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 x 4 | ✔ | ✔ |
| 8 x 5 | ✔ | ✔ |
| 9 x 4 | ✔ | |
| 9 x 5 | ✔ | |
| 10 x 5 | ✔ |
Modification Options
- Trailer deck options:
- EuroGrip hardwood deck – standard fit-out.
- Corrugated sheet metal deck.
- Draw-bar length options:
- Drawbar (1.5 meters) – standard fit-out.
- Extended drawbar (2.0 meters).
- Coupling options:
- Non-lockable multi-fit coupling – standard fit-out.
- Lockable multi-fit coupling.
- Jockey wheel options:
- Heavy-duty (545kg), galvanized, top-wind jockey wheel with 6” nylon wheel – standard fit-out.
- Heavy-duty (545kg), galvanized, side-wind jockey wheel with 8” nylon wheel.
- Wheel rim options:
- 13” or 14” galvanized rims – standard fit-out, depending on trailer size.
- 13” or 14” alloy rims – various, off-the-shelf alloy rim models to be selected from.
Optional Extras
- H-frames:
- Front and rear mounted H-frames.
- Removable from the trailer.
- 600mm high.
- Flat-pack cage:
- Available in heights of 600mm, 900mm and 1200mm.
- Rear-mounted cage gate – standard fit-out with flat-pack cage.
- Front-mounted cage gate available.
- H-frame & cage combination:
- Convenient combination of an H-frame and cage.
- H-frame serves as the primary fixture.
- Cage is removable from H-frame.
- Spare wheel.
Request a Quote
Domestic Tip Trailers
Building on our successful standard design, our domestic tip trailers offer even greater flexibility. Retaining our loved and functional flat-topped sides, we added three tipping mechanisms to our domestic trailers. Our tipping single axle trailers and tandem axle trailers come with a winch, manual-hydraulic and electric-hydraulic tipping options: each with their distinct advantages. Winch-tip for simplicity, manual-hydraulic tipping for electricity independence, and electric-hydraulic tipping for easy, remote control tipping. Our domestic tip trailers come in various sizes and range from 1500kg to 2500kg (GLW), with modification options and optional extras available. Want greater tipping capacity? See our heavy duty tip trailers.
Overview
General Features
- Fully hot-dipped galvanized.
- Made from Australian & New Zealand steel.
- Options ranging from 1500kg to 2500kg (GLW).
- LED tail lights & internally installed wiring.
- NZ’s safest, low-profile, multi-fit coupling.
- German-made, heavy-duty jockey wheel.
Functional Features
- Front & rear tailgates.
- Flat-topped trailer sides, 300mm deep.
- Removable cages & H-frames available.
- All-around tie-down rails.
- Non-slip EuroGrip hardwood deck.
- Heavy-duty light guard & bumper.
Running Gear Features
- 13” or 14” wheels on galvanized rims.
- Equalizing suspension (tandem axles only).
- Painted, non-rattling leaf spring suspension.
- Trailers under 2.0t (GLW) are un-braked.
- Hydraulic disc-brakes for trailers 2.0t ≤ GLW ≤ 2.5t.
- Mechanical parking brakes on braked models.
Structural Features
- Trailer base frame: 40x40x2.5mm SHS.
- Trailer floor joists: 40x40x3mm EA.
- Trailer sides: profiled 1.6mm steel sheet.
- Drawbar: 75x50x3mm RHS.
- Axles: 50x50x5mm SHS.
- Engineering-standard welds.
Tipping Features
- Winch tip: Front mounted, telescopic-pole tip system that is winch operated.
- Manual-hydraulic tip: Manual-pump operated hydraulic tip system, void of electrical components.
- Electric-hydraulic tip: Electric-pump operated hydraulic tip system with cable-mounted and wireless controls.
Trailer Sizes
Domestic Tip Trailers - Single Axle Models
| Size (feet) | 1500 kg (GLW) | 1750 kg (GLW) | Winch Tip | Manual-hydraulic Tip | Electric-Hydraulic Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 x 4 | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| 7 x 4 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| 8 x 4 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| 8 x 5 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Domestic Tip Trailers - Tandem Axle Models
| Size (feet) | 2000 kg (GLW) | 2500 kg (GLW) | Winch Tip | Manual-Hydraulic Tip | Electric-Hydraulic Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 x 4 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 8 x 5 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 9 x 4 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| 9 x 5 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| 10 x 5 | ✔ | ✔ |
Modification Options
- Trailer deck options:
- EuroGrip hardwood deck – standard fit-out.
- Corrugated sheet metal deck.
- Draw-bar length options:
- Drawbar (1.5 meters) – standard fit-out.
- Extended drawbar (2.0 meters).
- Coupling options:
- Non-lockable multi-fit coupling – standard fit-out.
- Lockable multi-fit coupling.
- Jockey wheel options:
- Heavy-duty (545kg), galvanized, top-wind jockey wheel with 6” nylon wheel – standard fit-out.
- Heavy-duty (545kg), galvanized, side-wind jockey wheel with 8” nylon wheel.
- Wheel rim options:
- 13” or 14” galvanized rims – standard fit-out, depending on trailer size.
- 13” or 14” alloy rims – various, off-the-shelf alloy rim models to be selected from.
Optional Extras
- H-frames:
- Front and rear mounted H-frames.
- Removable from the trailer.
- 600mm high.
- Flat-pack cage:
- Available in heights of 600mm, 900mm and 1200mm.
- Rear-mounted cage gate – standard fit-out with flat-pack cage.
- Front-mounted cage gate available.
- H-frame & cage combination:
- Convenient combination of an H-frame and cage.
- H-frame serves as the primary fixture.
- Cage is removable from H-frame.
- Spare wheel.
Request a Quote
About us
Talented People
Drawing from years of experience, our qualified artisans are masterful at metal working. Their passion lies in finding inventive solutions to build new designs, accurately.
Collaborative
The best designs are born from collaborations, and that’s why we treat each client as our partner. Together, we can build the exact trailer you want or need.
South Island Wide
Located in Christchurch, we’ve built trailers for clients all over the South Island. From Nelson to Dunedin, Kiwis all-over place their trust in us to build them their ideal trailers.
Some of our clients
Park Homes
Builders of bespoke, eco-friendly tiny houses.
Porter Group
Heavy construction equipment sales and rental company.
Total Finish
Professional painting contractors.
Outback Bathrooms
Supplier of luxury, portable bathroom solutions.
Total Power
Engineering hire and services provider.
Curtis Designs
Bespoke tiny house designers and builders.
Park Homes is proud to align with Superior Trailers and recommend them for their excellent workmanship, high-quality products, and competitive prices. We have been building tiny homes for several years now and Superior Trailers has never let us down. We look forward to creating many more amazing homes with Superior!
Paul Hennessey - Director
Curtis Designs Ltd has had the pleasure of working with Superior Trailers, and we are more than happy with the trailers and custom steel work they have done for us. They are always willing to go the extra mile for you, and their dedication to excellence is reflected in their work. Looking forward to many more years to come.
Hamish Curtis - Managing Director
Superior Trailers have been building bespoke trailers for Total Power since 2012. Due to the industry we operate in, our trailers must be robust and reliable. Their trailers have truly stood the test of time.
Tim Wright - Manager
Total Finish Painting Contractors asked Superior Trailers to build us a custom trailer to meet our diverse transport and storage requirements of materials and tools of the trade. They were meticulous in the design and build of our trailer, making it practical, versatile, and neat! We get many compliments from other trades.
Byron Smith - Managing Director
Outback Bathrooms have exclusively used Superior Trailers for the last 5 years as the chassis supplier of our Luxury Mobile bathrooms and Toilets. Superior Trailers’ design expertise, attention to detail and outstanding workmanship provides us with a “superior”, purpose made product.
Matthew Sandrey - Director
Trailer solutions made easy!
We have something for everyone; whether you’re a gardener, a farmer or business owner. Our trailers are designed to make jobs easier, and built tough to last year on year. Interested in altering existing designs, or after something more unique? Tell us about it! And if your trailer needs repairs or a service? We’d be happy to help.
