Trailers
Cage & Canopy Trailers
A cage trailer is a box trailer with mesh sides that double or triple the height, for green waste, moving house and bulky light loads. A canopy trailer takes the same idea and closes it in with a hard steel top or a canvas cover. We build both in Queanbeyan, plus the hi-vis and gull-wing versions that community fire units and emergency services use.
Cage & Canopy Trailers for sale, built to your spec
Looking for cage & canopy trailers for sale in Canberra or Queanbeyan? Every one we sell is made to order in our Queanbeyan workshop — sized, rated and finished for exactly how you'll use it. Here are some examples of past builds. Yours will be unique to you.
Already towing one? We also do servicing, repairs, NSW & ACT rego inspections and parts.
Past builds
Some examples
13 cage & canopy trailers we've built. Every one made to order.
Buyer's guide
The cage and canopy trailers we build
Steel canopy trailers
A box trailer with a full steel top and lockable doors, so the load stays dry and out of sight. Roof rack frames over the lid carry ladders and pipe.
Trade canopy trailers
Canopy, roof rack and a side toolbox on a tandem chassis, with a spare wheel on the drawbar. Built for a tradie who wants the trailer to be the van.
Emergency services trailers
Hi-vis canopy trailers built for community fire units, with gull-wing panels, lift-up sides and mesh cage sections so gear is reachable from outside in a hurry.
Mesh cage trailers
Open mesh sides on a box trailer for prunings, boxes and anything bulky but light. A canvas cover can go over the cage to keep the weather off.
Getting a quote
What we need to quote your cage or canopy trailer
- What you will carry, and whether it needs to stay dry or locked.
- Cage height, or the internal height under a canopy.
- Box size: 6 x 4, 7 x 5, 8 x 5 or larger, single or tandem axle.
- Extras: roof rack, toolbox, gull-wing panel, hi-vis finish, spare wheel.
Not sure what your car can tow? Read how much can my car tow, or call us on (02) 6297 7709. Weighing up the finish? See galvanised vs painted.
Common questions
Cage or canopy: which do I need?
A cage is open, lighter and cheaper, and suits garden waste, moving and loads that do not mind weather. A canopy is closed and lockable, so it suits tools, stock and anything you leave in the trailer overnight. If you are torn, a cage with a fitted canvas cover sits between the two.
How high can the cage go?
There is no fixed height. We build to what you ask for, and will say so if a height is going to make the trailer top-heavy for the loads you describe, or too tall for your garage door. Measure the door before you decide.
Can you add a cage or canopy to my existing box trailer?
Often yes. A cage bolts or welds to the top of the box, and a canopy needs the box and chassis to carry the extra weight. Bring the trailer in and we will tell you what it can take.
Do you build trailers for brigades and community groups?
Yes. Several of the trailers on this page were built for community fire units and emergency services, in hi-vis and safety yellow, with the layout set by the crew who use them.
Ready to build your cage & canopy trailer?
Have a chat with the team and we'll get you exactly what you're after.