Cage trailer hire across Australia

Cage trailer hire in Australia: current availability and prices

There are currently 766 cage trailers listed across Australia, with prices starting from $28.75 per day and a median advertised price of $59.90 per day. Listings are provided by local owners, so payload, dimensions, equipment, pick-up location and availability vary.

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Snapshot updated November 10, 2026.

What are cage trailers suitable for?

Suitability depends on the trailer’s internal dimensions, payload and how you secure the load. Cage sides help contain bulky items, but they do not replace appropriate load restraints.

• Moving furniture and household items

  A cage trailer is often used for furniture, appliances and other household items that need sides to help keep them contained. Measure the largest pieces against the internal deck and restrain the load before you tow.

  Moving house with a trailer

• Tip runs and general clean-ups

  Mixed household rubbish and bulky clean-up loads are a common cage-trailer job. Check the payload, restrain what you load, and cover loose material where it could blow out.

• Garden waste and branches

  Branches, prunings and garden waste often fit a cage better than an open deck. A taller cage can help contain bulky green waste, but it does not increase how much weight the trailer can carry.

• Renovation materials and bulky supplies

  Timber, plaster, tiles and other renovation supplies are easier to keep on the deck when the trailer has sides. Compare the internal dimensions and payload with the materials you are collecting.

How to choose the right cage trailer

• Trailer size and internal dimensions

  • Measure the largest items and compare them with the usable internal deck length and width.
  • Do not rely only on labels such as 6x4, 7x5 or 8x5.
  • Check the listing photos, and ask the owner if a dimension is unclear.

• Cage height

  • A 600 mm cage suits lower loads that sit close to the deck.
  • 800 mm and 900 mm cages give more side height for furniture, branches and other bulky items.
  • A taller cage can help contain the load. It does not increase the trailer’s legal payload.

  600 mm cage

  800 mm cage

  900 mm cage

• Ramp or tailgate

  • A ramp can make loading mowers, wheelbarrows and wheeled equipment easier.
  • Confirm its width, load rating and whether it is included with the hire.
  • A tailgate can help hold items in, but it is not a load restraint.

  Cage trailers with a ramp

• Payload and towing limits

  • Compare the combined weight of the load with the trailer payload.
  • Also check the tow vehicle, towbar rating, brakes and Aggregate Trailer Mass limits.
  • Electric brakes may need a controller in the tow vehicle. Mechanical or hydraulic brakes usually do not, and a portable controller is only included when the owner lists it.

  Trailer weight guide

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