Trailer Hire in Godstone, Surrey
Need trailer hire in Godstone? Coppard supplies plant, single and twin-axle trailers from our Godstone depot for transporting machinery, equipment and materials. Call 01883 743 322 with the load and towing vehicle and we’ll help identify a suitable trailer.
Coppard’s range includes compact trailers for smaller loads, twin-axle plant trailers for suitable machinery and specialist trailers for particular applications. Tell our Godstone team what you need to move, its approximate weight and the vehicle you intend to tow with so the available options can be checked before collection.
Trailer Options at Godstone
Our current trailer range covers loads from smaller equipment through to plant and specialist applications.
The catalogue includes a 1-tonne single-axle trailer, a 2.5-tonne twin-axle trailer and 3.5-tonne twin-axle options, including a drop-side model and a dedicated plant trailer. A separate trailer for a single-drum roller is also available.
For agricultural and specialist work, Coppard currently lists a 20-foot tractor-drawn cattle trailer and a shingle trailer / stone cart.
The correct trailer depends on the load being carried, trailer specification and towing vehicle. Do not assume that a trailer is suitable purely because the machinery physically fits on it.
Call 01883 743 322 with the load and towing vehicle and our Godstone team can help identify an appropriate option.
Browse the complete Trailer Hire catalogue for current models, specifications and pricing.
Matching Trailer to Vehicle and Load
Trailer selection starts with the towing vehicle and the complete loaded combination.
Check the vehicle manufacturer’s towing limit and the trailer’s plated maximum authorised mass before booking. The weight of the machinery, equipment or materials being carried must also be included – not just the empty trailer weight.
If you are hiring plant from Coppard and intend to transport it yourself, tell our Godstone team which machine you are hiring and which vehicle you plan to tow with. We can help identify a suitable trailer from the available range.
Coupling type, electrical connection and the trailer’s braking arrangements also need to be compatible with the towing vehicle.
Call 01883 743 322 before collection with the vehicle and load details so these can be considered in advance.
Trailer Hire in Godstone and Surrey
Our Godstone depot provides a convenient base for trailer hire across Surrey, particularly for customers who want to collect plant and transport it between their own sites.
Builders, landscapers, groundworkers, agricultural businesses and other contractors hire trailers for moving plant, equipment and materials where their towing vehicle and licence entitlement are suitable for the combination.
From Godstone we regularly support customers in surrounding areas including Redhill, Reigate, Oxted, Caterham, Horley and Lingfield, as well as the wider Surrey area.
Trailer availability varies by model, so call before travelling rather than assuming the required size is available for immediate collection.
Call 01883 743 322 with the load, towing vehicle and required hire dates and our Godstone team can check current availability.
What to Expect When You Hire a Trailer from Coppard
Before collection, tell our Godstone team what you intend to transport and the make and model of the towing vehicle. This allows the available trailer options to be considered before you arrive.
At handover, the coupling and electrical connection can be checked for compatibility with the towing vehicle and the relevant trailer controls and equipment explained.
The driver remains responsible for ensuring the complete combination is within the applicable towing, loading and licence limits and that the load is secured correctly for the journey.
If you are collecting plant from Coppard at the same time, tell us when booking so the machine and trailer can be considered together.
Call 01883 743 322 to reserve the trailer and confirm collection arrangements.
Why Hire a Trailer from Coppard?
Coppard has supplied plant and equipment since 1972. Hiring the trailer from the same Godstone depot as the machine being transported can make it easier to arrange the equipment together and keep the hire under the same account.
The current range includes single and twin-axle trailers, plant trailers and specialist options for different transport requirements.
Call 01883 743 322 and tell our Godstone team what you need to move, its approximate weight and the towing vehicle and we’ll help identify a suitable trailer from the available fleet.
For the full range of Plant & Machinery Hire available from our Godstone depot, visit our Plant & Machinery Hire page.
Browse the complete Trailer Hire catalogue for current models, specifications and pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions – Trailer Hire in Godstone
Can I tow a plant trailer on a standard car licence?
It depends on your licence entitlement, the towing vehicle and the trailer. If you passed your car driving test from 1 January 1997, you can generally tow a trailer with a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of up to 3,500kg under category BE. Drivers who passed before 1 January 1997 usually have different entitlement and may be able to drive heavier vehicle-and-trailer combinations. Your vehicle’s own towing limit still applies, so having the licence entitlement does not mean every car can legally tow a 3,500kg trailer. GOV.UK explains the current rules in its Towing with a car guidance. Check your driving licence and vehicle specifications before collecting a trailer.
What is my vehicle's towing capacity?
The towing capacity is set by the vehicle manufacturer and varies substantially between different cars, vans, pickups and 4x4s. Check the vehicle handbook, manufacturer information or identification plate rather than relying on a typical towing figure for a particular type of vehicle. You also need to consider the trailer’s maximum authorised mass and the actual loaded weight of the trailer. GOV.UK provides further information on towing weight and width limits. Tell our Godstone team the make and model of your vehicle and what you need to transport and we can help identify a suitable trailer, although the driver remains responsible for ensuring the combination is within the applicable limits.
Do I need insurance to tow a hired trailer?
Check your motor insurance before collecting the trailer. Insurance policies differ in how they cover trailers, hired trailers, damage to the trailer itself and the load being carried. Do not assume that because your vehicle is insured you automatically have all the cover required for the trailer and its contents. Contact your insurer with the details of the proposed trailer and use before collection if you are unsure. Coppard’s hire terms and any available damage arrangements are separate from your own motor-insurance responsibilities.
Can my vehicle safely tow a plant trailer?
That depends on the towing vehicle, trailer and complete loaded combination. Check the vehicle manufacturer’s towing limit, the trailer’s maximum authorised mass and the weight of the plant or equipment being carried. The load also needs to be positioned and secured appropriately and the towing vehicle and trailer must be correctly coupled. GOV.UK explains trailer weights, towing limits and equipment requirements in its official towing guidance. Tell Coppard’s Godstone team which machine you need to transport and what vehicle you plan to use and we can help identify a suitable trailer. The driver remains responsible for confirming that the licence, vehicle, trailer and loaded combination meet the applicable requirements.
Can I hire a trailer alongside plant from the same account?
Yes. Where a suitable trailer is available, the trailer and plant can be hired from the Godstone depot through the same account. This can be useful when collecting a mini excavator, roller or other compatible machine that you intend to transport yourself. Tell our Godstone team which machine you are hiring and what vehicle you intend to tow with so the trailer and towing requirements can be considered together. Call 01883 743 322 to check machine and trailer availability.
Need Trailer Hire in Godstone?
Call 01883 743 322 and speak directly to our Godstone team. Plant, single and twin-axle trailers are available for moving suitable machinery, equipment and materials, with collection from Godstone subject to current availability.
