Trailer Inspection for Lawn Care Pros: 6 Vital Parts to Check for Trailer Safety
December 13, 2022
In this video
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The importance of doing regular inspections of your trailer
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6 crucial parts you can't miss on your trailer check-ups
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Bonus! 1 more thing to have in mind when doing these inspections
If you ever had to deal with repairing or replacing lawn equipment, you know for sure how regular check-ups and maintenance will save you in the cost department. When we can't use equipment because it's broken or we're waiting for a replacement part, it translates to hours we cannot work. Time lost means money lost.
Your trailer is no different. It is also a part of your lawn care equipment that needs to be on point every day you go out to work. This is why I wanted to share with the ECHO Means Business community what you should be looking at when you're doing your trailer's weekly inspections.
- Check that your truck is heavy enough to handle the trailer pull
- Inspect the straps, racks, and handles
- Check your trailer's tires
- Do visual inspections of the trailer springs and breaks
- Check the hitch that hooks the trailer and the safety chains
- Inspect your trailer's lights and signals
Watch the full video where I walk you through my own landscaping trailer while getting deep into each point. I also share one more thing you should consider for trailer safety, which will spare you a lot of headaches.