Trailers for Sale Near Manchester, CT

Introduction

From Manchester, take Route 83 south about 8 miles to Route 2 in Glastonbury, then Route 2 East about 25 miles toward Norwich, a short stretch of I-395 North, and Route 12 into Canterbury. OSRM puts it at about 46 miles and roughly 1 hour 3 minutes. From Vernon, Tolland or Coventry, back roads like Route 31 or Route 44 to Route 32 can be just as quick. Check your map app.

East of the river

Manchester and its neighbors are a mix of busy retail corridors around Buckland Hills, established neighborhoods, and farm-and-woods towns out toward Bolton, Coventry and Tolland. Typical buyers:

Homeowners and weekend projects: a 6x12 single-axle enclosed cargo trailer works as a moving trailer, a storage box and a dump-run hauler. Several of ours are listed at 2,990 lbs GVWR, under Connecticut's 3,000-lb title line (more enclosed).

Landscapers and snow contractors working South Windsor, Glastonbury and Vernon: tandem-axle dump trailers from Lamar and Hillcrest (Hillcrest dumps).

Small builders moving a skid steer or mini excavator: the Hillcrest 14+2 equipment trailer. Check your machine's weight against the payload on the unit page.

Collectors and shops: car haulers in 16+2 and 18+2.

Connecticut registration in three lines

Go in person to a DMV hub or branch office. Bring Form H-13B, your ID and the H-31 bill of sale. Titles apply only above 3,000 lbs (CT DMV). Financing buyers: ask us how registration and tax are handled.

Lease, rent or own

East-of-the-river buyers who'd rather not take out a loan can look at Clicklease lease-to-own or C3 rent-to-own, alongside conventional, ITIN and EIN financing. Every unit page lists both prices.

Getting the size right

Most first-time buyers east of the river land on one of two sizes. A 6x12 single axle works for household moves, dump runs and yard gear. A 7x14 or 7x16 tandem suits trades and larger projects. If you're stuck between them, think about what you'll haul most weeks, not once a year, and check your parking spot's length before you decide.

Coming from Vernon, Tolland or Coventry

North and east of Manchester, you may not need Route 83 at all. Try your map app's route to Route 2 or toward Willimantic and Route 14. Tolland County buyers should also look at our Willimantic page, which covers the back-road approach.

Delivery to Manchester and Tolland County

Souza offers delivery for a delivery fee. Call or text (860) 924-0887 with your address for a quote. Pickup hours: Mon–Fri 9–5 and Sat 9–12.

Towns we serve near Manchester

Bolton, Vernon, Rockville, South Windsor, Glastonbury, East Hartford, Coventry, Tolland, Ellington, Andover, Hebron and Marlborough. West of the river, see our Hartford page.

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Questions

How far is Manchester from Souza Wholesale Trailers?

About 46 miles, roughly 1 hour 3 minutes by OSRM's estimate, via Route 83, Route 2 East and I-395.

Does a 6x12 enclosed trailer need a Connecticut title?

Only if its gross weight is over 3,000 lbs. Several of our single-axle 6x12s are listed at 2,990 lbs GVWR. Check the unit page.

Single axle or tandem for household use?

For moves, dump runs and yard gear, a 6x12 single axle usually works. Go tandem for heavy loads or trade work.