Skip to content An 8.5×16 enclosed trailer is an excellent choice for customers who need maximum width and increased cargo capacity without moving into a much longer trailer. The full 8.5-foot width provides significantly more interior space than a 7-foot-wide model, making it ideal for hauling larger equipment, vehicles, inventory, tools, motorcycles, side-by-sides, or multiple ATVs. The wider interior also allows for easier loading, better organization, and additional room to move around inside the trailer. Most 8.5×16 trailers are equipped with tandem axles, providing improved stability, better weight distribution, and greater towing confidence when transporting heavier loads or traveling longer distances.
This size is a popular choice for contractors, construction crews, mobile businesses, motorsports enthusiasts, and customers who need the extra width for larger cargo or enclosed workspaces. An 8.5×16 offers an excellent balance of cargo capacity, versatility, and towing practicality, making it a dependable option for both commercial and recreational use while remaining easier to maneuver than longer 20-foot or 24-foot enclosed trailers.
Typical dimensions on a 8.5×16 enclosed trailer can vary slightly by manufacturer, but most models feature an interior width around 96–97 inches and an interior height between 82–84 inches (roughly 6’10” to 7′ tall). At Western States Trailer, customers can also customize trailer height when additional clearance is needed for taller cargo, shelving systems, side-by-sides, or specialized equipment setups.
Most 8.5×16 models are equipped with tandem 3,500 lb axles, though heavier-duty axle packages are often available for increased payload capacity. Rear ramp door openings are commonly around 91–93.5 inches wide and 79.25–84 inches tall depending on the roof style and trim package. These larger door dimensions make loading motorcycles, side-by-sides, ATVs, golf carts, lawn and landscaping equipment, pallets, tool carts, and small equipment much easier than with narrower enclosed trailers, while also providing more room to organize and secure your cargo.
A 8.5×16 trailer also offers enough interior space for optional upgrades like built-in cabinets, E-track tie-down systems, spare tire mounts, upgraded lighting, insulation, workbenches, or mobile business conversions while still remaining manageable for everyday towing and storage.
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An 8.5×16 enclosed trailer is a highly versatile trailer size that offers the extra width needed for larger cargo while remaining easier to tow and maneuver than longer commercial trailers. The spacious interior and tandem axle design make it well-suited for hauling heavier equipment, larger recreational vehicles, and high-volume cargo, making it a popular choice for both personal and commercial applications.
Common uses for an 8.5×16 enclosed trailer include:
Many customers also choose an 8.5×16 because the full-width interior provides additional space for shelving, cabinets, workbenches, tool storage, and custom layouts. The extra width makes loading, organizing, and accessing cargo easier while offering a great balance between cargo capacity and towing practicality.
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Western States Trailer & Auto
4810 Highway 93 South
Missoula, MT 59804
Phone: 1.406.251.1322
Email: info@westernstatestrailer.com
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