Equipment Trailer Rental in Troy, IL for Skid Steers
Moving a skid steer, mini excavator, tractor, or other heavy equipment requires more than finding a trailer with enough deck length.
You need to match the equipment's weight to the trailer capacity and make sure your tow vehicle can safely handle the loaded trailer.
Start With the Equipment Weight
Before renting, find the operating or transport weight of the machine you're moving.
Then account for anything else that will be on the trailer.
Never choose a trailer based only on how long the machine is.
Why Equipment Trailer Capacity Matters
A trailer may have plenty of room for your machine but still be unsuitable if the loaded weight exceeds its rating.
KD Trailer Rentals offers a 22-foot equipment trailer rated for up to 13,000 pounds when properly towed by a 3/4-ton or larger vehicle, along with a 24-foot equipment trailer rated for 17,000 pounds.
The 22-foot trailer has a lower 7,000-pound capacity when towed with a half-ton truck.
Deck Space and Loading Width
Weight isn't the only number that matters. The physical dimensions of your equipment determine whether it fits on the deck and whether you can position it safely over the axles.
A skid steer or mini excavator with an attachment — a bucket, forks, or a breaker — needs room for the attachment to sit on the deck without hanging off the back. Measure the machine's overall length with the attachment installed, not just the machine itself. The 24-foot trailer gives you more room to position heavier or longer machines so the tongue weight stays balanced.
Width matters too. Most standard skid steers and compact excavators fit within the deck width of both trailers, but a wide-track machine or one with oversized tires may sit differently. Confirm the deck width against your equipment before you book so loading goes smoothly at pickup.
How Do You Secure Heavy Equipment?
Heavy equipment needs to be secured so it cannot shift during transportation.
The trailer, load, tie-down equipment, and towing vehicle all need to be appropriate for the weight being transported.
KD's equipment trailers have straps, chains, and binders available for securing loads.
Check Your Tow Vehicle
The trailer's capacity doesn't override your truck's towing limits.
Your vehicle needs to be rated for the loaded trailer and equipment.
If you're unsure about your setup, start with our trailer towing guide.
Loading and Unloading Safely
Loading heavy equipment is where most problems happen — not on the road, but getting the machine on and off the trailer. The tilt deck trailers lower toward the ground, which reduces the loading angle and makes driving a machine on more manageable. The conventional equipment trailers use ramps, so make sure the ramps are rated for the machine's weight and positioned correctly before you start driving up.
Once the machine is on the deck, position it so the weight is balanced over the axles rather than too far forward or too far back. An off-balance load changes how the trailer tracks behind your truck and can affect braking. Chain the machine down at the designated tie-down points using the chains and binders, and double-check that nothing can shift before you pull out of the lot.
Unloading works the same way in reverse. If you're using a tilt trailer, make sure the area in front of the trailer is clear and level before you release the deck. If you're using ramps, confirm they're secured and rated for the load before driving the machine down.
Equipment Trailer Rental in Troy, IL
For contractors and property owners around Troy who need to move machinery, KD Trailer Rentals offers 22-foot and 24-foot equipment trailers.
Compare the equipment trailer options before deciding which trailer matches your equipment and tow vehicle.
The goal is to stay within the limits of both the trailer and the truck.
