8.5×28 enclosed cargo trailer.
The Sawyer 8.5x28 TA is a 8.5-foot-wide, 28-foot screwless V-nose enclosed trailer with 238 square feet of floor and 7′ 6″ of interior height, built on a 2″ × 6″ all-tube frame in Lorena, Texas. Owners use it for car hauling and race cars, side-by-sides and toys, large equipment, custom and concession builds.
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8.5x28 TA specs
| Box size | 8.5′ × 28′ |
|---|---|
| Floor area | 238 sq ft |
| Interior height | 7′ 6″ |
| Frame | 2″ × 6″ all-tube frame |
| Axles | Tandem 6,000 lb torsion, dual electric brakes |
| Axle rating | 6,000 lb each |
| GVWR | 9,990 lb |
| Tires | ST235/80R16 10-ply radials |
| Rear door | Spring-assisted ramp gate (barn doors available) |
| Built in | Lorena, Texas |
Standard on every Sawyer
Frame and running gear
- All-tube steel frame, 16″ on-center crossmembers and sidewall tubing
- Triple tube extended tongue
- 2-5/16″ Demco cast iron coupler
- Tandem torsion axles with dual electric brakes
- Radial tires on black mod rims, Lionshead 3-2-1 tire warranty
- 3,000 lb A-frame jack with sand foot
Body
- Screwless design with .080 PolyCor skin
- V-nose with 24″ stoneguard
- Snow-loaded roof, fully sealed and hydro tested
- Reinforced tube roof studs on 24″ centers, Thermoply roof liner
- 3/4″ StableDeck floor, 3/8″ StableDeck walls
- Blackout package with ATP blackout fenders
Doors and access
- Heavy-duty 2″ × 2″ ramp gate with reinforced studs
- Spring-assisted ramp gate
- Oversized side door with RV flush lock and barlock
Lighting and wiring
- TecNiq water-sealed strip taillights with reverse lights
- 24″ TecNiq interior strip light
- TecNiq sealed loading lights above the side door and rear
- 8 ft 7-way Bargman plug
8.5x28 TA questions
What size is the Sawyer 8.5x28 TA?
The 8.5x28 TA has a 8.5′ wide by 28′ long box, about 238 square feet of floor, with 7′ 6″ of interior height.
What is the GVWR of the 8.5x28 TA?
The 8.5x28 TA is rated at 9,990 lb GVWR on tandem 6,000 lb torsion axles with electric brakes.
What comes standard on the 8.5x28 TA?
A 2″ × 6″ all-tube frame, screwless .080 PolyCor skin, a V-nose with 24″ stoneguard, a snow-loaded roof that’s fully sealed and hydro tested, a spring-assisted ramp gate, an oversized side door with RV flush lock and bar lock, TecNiq LED lighting, 3/4″ StableDeck floor and 3/8″ StableDeck walls, ST235/80R16 10-ply radials with the Lionshead 3-2-1 tire warranty, and the blackout package.
Where is the 8.5x28 TA built?
Every Sawyer trailer is built in Lorena, Texas. The lineup is 100% American-made and carries a 1-year frame warranty.
How do I buy a Sawyer 8.5x28 TA?
Sawyer trailers are sold through authorized dealers. Build yours on sawyertrailers.com to get a build sheet sent to the dealers nearest you, or use Find a dealer.
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