Trailer Hire in Brighton, West Sussex
Need trailer hire in Brighton? Coppard supplies plant and general-purpose trailers from our Southwick depot for transporting suitable machinery and loads across Brighton and West Sussex. Call 01273 596 979 with the load, trailer requirement and towing vehicle and the team can help identify an appropriate option.
Trailer choice should begin with the load and the towing vehicle. The weight of the machine or material, the trailer’s permitted limits, the vehicle’s towing capacity and the way the load will be secured all need to work together.
Coppard’s current trailer catalogue includes 1T, 2.5T and 3.5T trailers, a 3.5T plant trailer, a single-drum roller trailer, cattle trailer and shingle or stone cart.
Start with the Load and the Towing Vehicle
The first question is what the trailer needs to carry. A compact machine, a roller and a general material load can each call for a different trailer type, deck arrangement and loading method.
The second question is what will tow it. Check the towing vehicle’s permitted trailer weight and combined limits before the trailer is allocated. The loaded combination matters, not just the empty trailer or the nominal weight of the plant.
Access at both ends of the journey is also relevant. Consider loading space, ramps, turning room and whether the destination provides a suitable area for unloading.
Call 01273 596 979 with the machine or load and the towing vehicle details and the Brighton team can help narrow down the available trailer.
Trailers Currently Listed by Coppard
The current online range includes a 1-tonne single-axle trailer, 2.5-tonne twin-axle trailer, 3.5-tonne twin-axle drop-side trailer and a 3.5-tonne twin-axle plant trailer.
Specialist options presently shown include a trailer for a single-drum roller, a 20-foot tractor-drawn cattle trailer and a shingle or stone cart.
Use the Trailer Hire catalogue for current models, specifications and pricing.
Trailer Hire from Southwick for Brighton and West Sussex
Southwick is a practical collection point for contractors and landscapers working around Brighton, Hove, Portslade, Shoreham-by-Sea and Worthing who need a suitable trailer for plant or other permitted loads.
If the customer is hiring plant from Coppard as well, ask for both items together so trailer compatibility can be checked before collection.
Where the customer cannot tow the required trailer safely or legally, Coppard delivery may be the better route for the plant itself.
What to Check Before Collection
Before travelling to Southwick, confirm the trailer model and the towing vehicle. The depot can check the coupling and the trailer supplied, but the driver remains responsible for ensuring the vehicle and loaded combination are within the applicable limits.
Plan how the load will be secured and confirm that any required lights, brakes, breakaway arrangements and connections are functioning before setting off. The exact checks depend on the trailer and towing combination.
Call 01273 596 979 before collection if the towing vehicle or load has changed since the booking.
Why Arrange the Trailer with Coppard?
Where Coppard is also supplying the excavator, roller or other plant, arranging the trailer through the same Brighton depot means the hire team can consider the machine and trailer together rather than treating them as unrelated bookings.
That does not replace the driver’s legal responsibility for the towing vehicle, licence and loaded combination, but it makes the equipment side of the booking clearer.
Call 01273 596 979 with the plant and towing vehicle details to check the current options.
For supporting machinery, see Plant & Machinery Hire in Brighton.
For the current trailer range, see the Trailer Hire catalogue.
Frequently Asked Questions - Trailer Hire in Brighton
What types?
Coppard’s current trailer catalogue includes 1-tonne, 2.5-tonne and 3.5-tonne road trailers, a 3.5-tonne plant trailer, a trailer for a single-drum roller, a tractor-drawn cattle trailer and a shingle or stone cart. The right option depends on the load, loading method and towing vehicle, so tell the Brighton team exactly what you need to carry.
Trailer and excavator together?
Yes. A suitable trailer can be arranged alongside an excavator or other compatible plant from the same Brighton depot, subject to availability. Tell the team which machine you are hiring and what vehicle will tow it so the trailer can be considered with the plant rather than booked in isolation.
How fast?
Same-day or next-day availability may be possible for some trailers, but this depends on the model and current bookings. Call 01273 596 979 with the trailer required, towing vehicle and preferred collection date and the Southwick team can confirm the earliest option.
Can my vehicle safely tow a plant trailer?
That depends on the towing vehicle’s permitted limits, the trailer’s maximum authorised mass and the actual loaded combination. GOV.UK trailer-towing safety guidance explains the checks for coupling, brakes, tyres, lights, load security and vehicle weight limits. Tell Coppard’s Brighton team which machine you need to transport and what vehicle you intend to use. They can help identify a suitable trailer, but the driver remains responsible for confirming that the vehicle, licence and loaded combination are legal and safe.
Need Trailer Hire in Brighton?
Call 01273 596 979 and tell the Southwick team what you need to carry and the vehicle you plan to tow with. Plant and general-purpose trailer options are available for Brighton and West Sussex, subject to current stock and suitability.
