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When the load has wheels and an engine, the 5x9 utility trailer with ramp at Route 66 Auto Repair in Upland lets you drive or push it aboard instead of lifting. Weekend landscapers use it for mowers, tillers and pressure washers. Reserve on uhaul.com, pick up in Upland, and get a free hookup check from a technician before you pull out.
What rolls onto a 5x9 ramp trailer?
- Push mowers and compact riding mowers that fit the deck width
- Rototillers and walk-behind aerators from an equipment rental yard
- Pressure washers and portable generators on wheels
- Wheelbarrows, carts and hand trucks loaded with material
- Rolling tool chests and shop equipment
How do you load powered equipment on the ramp?
Keep the trailer hooked to your vehicle, in park with the brake set, on flat ground. Lower the ramp and check that it sits squarely. Measure your machine's wheel width against the deck before you start.
Drive or push up in a straight line at a slow, steady pace, and never turn on the ramp. For riding equipment, follow the maker's instructions for climbing a slope. Once aboard, shut the engine off, set its brake, and close the fuel valve if it has one. Then raise and latch the ramp.
How do you tie down a mower or tiller?
Use four straps, one at each corner, pulling outward and down to the tie-down points. Hook solid frame points, not handles, cutting decks or plastic covers. Push on the machine after tightening: if it rocks, it is not ready. Check the straps again after the first mile, since tires settle and straps loosen.
Our 5x9 ramp trailer pickup process
Step 1: Check in
License and reservation are confirmed at the counter.
Step 2: Ramp demo
We lower and raise the ramp with you and show the latch.
Step 3: Walk-around
Deck, tires and tie-down points are checked and photographed.
Step 4: Hookup check
Ball, coupler, pin and crossed chains are checked free.
Step 5: Lights and rating
Lights are tested and the hitch rating compared before you go.
What's included with the 5x9 ramp trailer
Included on the work order
- 01Contract and license review
- 02Ramp lowering and latching demonstration
- 03Condition photos of the deck and ramp
- 04Free hookup check
- 05Light test with a helper
- 06Tie-down point walk-through
Tow vehicle: need-now or need-later?
Need now: call
- A transmission that slips or flares when pulling from a stop
- Brake lights that do not reach the trailer
- A ball mount that is cracked or bent
Need later: book
- A transmission fluid service coming due, with no symptoms
- A worn receiver cap
- Minor wind noise from a door seal
How pricing and timing work
U-Haul lists the 5x9 ramp rate on uhaul.com for your pickup date. The hookup check comes at no charge. If the tow vehicle's transmission is the concern, a paid transmission condition inspection starts with the fee stated at the counter, and repairs wait for a written estimate. Pair your pickup time with the equipment yard's hours so the trailer is not sitting idle.
After the job
Unload on flat ground with the trailer still hitched, then sweep grass and dirt off the deck. Photograph the empty trailer and the latched ramp. Bigger machine? Look at the 6x12 utility trailer with ramp. Nothing with wheels? The 5x8 utility trailer may be enough. Hookup details are on the free towing inspection page.
Frequently asked questions
Can I put a riding mower on the 5x9 ramp trailer?
Many compact riding mowers fit, but check the mower's width and weight against the trailer listing first. Confirm current capacity on uhaul.com before you reserve, and bring the mower's manual figures with you.
Should the trailer be hitched while I load it?
Yes. Loading a ramp trailer while it is unhitched can tip the tongue up or let the trailer roll. Hitch it, set your parking brake, and load on flat ground.
Can I carry a gas can with my mower?
Check U-Haul's rental terms on uhaul.com for what can be transported. If fuel is allowed, use an approved container secured upright, and never refuel equipment while it sits on the trailer.
Does the 5x9 ramp trailer need special wiring on my vehicle?
It needs a working trailer light connector at your hitch. We test the brake, turn and running lights through that connector during the free hookup check.