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An Innovation Award Comes From Change

The Evolution of Change in the Landscape Trailer Industry

Innovated by Performance Trailers, Flanders NJ 1996-2023

1996 2023

Floor framed on 24” centers was the standard. 12” on center crossmembers for a much stronger frame

Trailer tongue 36” long , too short to be towed by a wide vehicle

Trailer tongue 60” long to minimize chance of contact between tow vehicle and front of trailer

Trailer ball coupler welded in place with 2-5/16” ballChannel bracket welded on trailer with bolt on coupler to allow height adjustment, and bolted on for easy, fast replacement in case it is damaged

All trailer ramps had a flap at the ground, they often broke, and the user had to bend over to flip.

Equipment racks individually attached screwed to walls, not repostionable, often came loose.

Triple taper ramp door is tapered on the bottom, to go flat to the ground. Top or ramp is tapered and plated steel .

SnapRack E-Track based equipment racks, E-track is securely fastened to walls, racks snap in and out securely.

Roof is solid, galvanized steel or aluminum Roof is translucent fiberglass, longer lifespan, durable, illuminates trailer in daylight like on a UPS truck

What is next? Ask us and we’ll design it!Get it built the way you want it at Performance Trailers!

Just a few comments from our Google Reviews page:

“Thank you for your extensive answers and solutions. That is a great help and I appreciate you taking your time to let me know the solution and your advice -that is why I continue using you as my trailer vendor.”

“Great place for all things trailers. Awesome selection and have all the right pieces and parts to make it your own. Also have a full service shop with some great techs. From service, parts, to sales overall great business to deal with, been a customer for over 15 years. Skip the online places and head over or give them a call to discuss what you need..”

Standard Landscape Trailer Features:

• Leaf spring axles standard , Torflex Axles Optional

• Our US Patented Triple Tapered Fast Load Ramp, no flap, heavy duty ramp rated for 4500# with spring assist

• 36” side door w/step, or option for no step.

• 3/4” plywood kick plate at bottom of sidewalls

• 2 sidewall scoop vents

• Translucent Fiberglass roof, lets in a lot of light. Proven durable – check a UPS Truck – 1 piece aluminum roof available for those who prefer it.

• Floors are 3/4” treated plywood framed 12” on centers

• (2) 12-volt LED interior dome lights,

• 60” triple tube tongue w/adjustable 2-5/16” coupler or pintle ring

“Everyone that I dealt with was really nice and genuine. They don’t play games, and are strait forward with their price. I am happy I found this place for my trailer. Definitely giving this place more business in the future!”

• Aluminum diamond plate stone guard 2 ft high on front

• LED exterior lights, marker and taillights

• 4 wheel electric brakes. Ziebart undercoating.on frame

• Cable tension bracket to keep ramp door cables from jumping off pulleys

• Locking hasps set (2) on rear ramp. Keyed alike, standard padlock style hasps available

• 60” triple tube extended tongue with longer center tube frame for a stronger tongue

• 2 LED strobe flasher safety lights on rear door header, with a rear switch

• Loading /Backup light on rear door header.

It has been said that for most people there are about 10 moments that change the course of their lives. “I believe that in a product’s evolution there are about 10 things that get changed to set it apart.” Glenn Ehrgott, Performance Trailers Inc. Call us today to learn how we build a better trailer helping you build your business. We listen to your needs and personally respond with innovative, quality solutions.

Over 30 years of re-inventing and improving the trailer industry Performance Trailers Inc. was awarded the NJLCA Innovation Award in 2022 for contributions to landscape trailer design encompassing four patents, thousands of trailers sold and serviced, and satisfied loyal clients.