Dump trailer sizes explained
4×8, 5×8, 6×10, 6×12 and 6.5×14 dump trailers compared — what each size carries, what it takes to tow it, and the models we sell at our Brampton work trailer shop. Call us if you’re between sizes.
4×8 and 5×8 mini dump trailers
Compact single-axle dumps for mulch, soil, renovation debris and junk removal. Light enough for many SUVs and small trucks.
6×10 dump trailers (3.5 ton)
The most popular size for homeowners and small contractors — a tandem 3,500 lb axle trailer that a properly rated half-ton pickup can usually tow.
3.5 ton combo galvanized dump trailer
$8,999
72x10’ galvanized 3.5 ton combo dump trailer
$8,999
6'x 10' COMBO DUMP TRAILER - DTC610T3
$7,399
6 x 10 Scissor Lift 3.5Ton Dump Trailer With Ramps
$6,999
6'x 10' SCISSOR LIFT DUMP TRAILER (3.5 TON) - DTS610T3
$6,499
6.5 x 10 3.5Ton Combo Gate Telescopic Lift Dump Trailer
$7,4996×12 and 6.5×12 dump trailers
A step up in volume. Available as 3.5 or 7-ton; 7-ton models usually need a ¾-ton or 1-ton truck.
6.5×14 and 6.5×16 dump trailers (7–10 ton)
Heavy-duty contractor and landscaping trailers with tandem or tri-axle 7,000 lb axles and telescopic or scissor hoists.
Custom dump trailers
Choose your length, rating and colour.
Dump trailer FAQ
What size dump trailer do I need?
For yard work and small cleanups a 4×8 or 5×8 mini dump is enough. A 6×10 3.5-ton suits most homeowners and small jobs. Contractors and landscapers usually want a 7-ton 6.5×12 to 6.5×16.
What does 3.5-ton or 7-ton mean?
It’s the trailer’s gross rating — roughly 7,000 lb (3.5 ton) or 14,000 lb (7 ton) for trailer plus load. Your payload is that rating minus the trailer’s own weight.
What truck do I need?
A loaded 3.5-ton dump is usually within reach of a half-ton pickup rated for it; a loaded 7-ton typically needs a ¾-ton or 1-ton truck. Always check your truck’s towing and tongue-weight ratings.
Scissor, telescopic or standard hoist?
Telescopic hoists give a steep dump angle for sticky material; scissor hoists are strong and stable for heavy loads; standard ram hoists are simple and affordable.
What is a combo gate?
A gate that works as a loading ramp and as barn doors for dumping, so one trailer can haul equipment and material.