Is a truck and trailer reasonable

[Harrycarpenter94]

I work with a company Monday - Friday, and am keen to get my own name recognized around my area etc.. Km 19 and keen to do some jobs for myself on a Saturday.

Of course at this stage I don't have savings for a van and chipper, so would I be able to get away with a truck and decent sized trailer for Saturday work?

Just wondered if anyone out there does this themselves or what other ways there's could be?

Thanks, Harry!

[s.varty]

I work with a company Monday - Friday, and am keen to get my own name recognized around my area etc.. Km 19 and keen to do some jobs for myself on a Saturday.

Of course at this stage I don't have savings for a van and chipper, so would I be able to get away with a truck and decent sized trailer for Saturday work?

Just wondered if anyone out there does this themselves or what other ways there's could be?

Thanks, Harry!

 

Youv got to start somewhere, and a truck and trailer is a great start:thumbup1: good luck

[matt528]

Have you got the truck and trailer already? If not would a tipper not be cheaper than or similar depending on what combo you chose price wise. Also then when you did have money for chipper if thats the plan in the end youd already have a suitable vehicle to fire into. If im on the wrong track then ignore me and yes truck and trailer would be a good start.

[fergusonforestry]

how do you mean truck? as in pickup non tipper?

[Harrycarpenter94]

Yh I just had in my head a non tipper, just in my head would be a standard pick up truck and a trailer. I would love a chipper but are they not a lot more expensive than a nothing fancy pick up and trailer just to get the wheels in motion for the time being?

Thanks for the feedback!

[doobin]

LDV tipper would be cheaper, no trailer license needed either. With the cash saved you're well on your way to buying a chipper which you already have a suitable tow vehicle for.

[Harrycarpenter94]

That's a good option I hadn't thought of actually! The only setback I'm thinking would be the insurance for a male my age would be rather high?

Do you need a trailer license no matter the size of the trailer, or can you get away without one up to a certain weight?

[WillTimberlake]

Anything over 750kg I believe...

[Harrycarpenter94]

Thanks. Appreciate all feedback on this.. Made me consider some slightly different options !

[rgsltd]

Anything over 750kg I believe...

 

Yep can tow upto 750 then need trailer test.

I've just insured a 55 plate ranger at £1600 and I'm 20