You can expect an average snowmobile trailer weight to be about 448 pounds (203 kg) for open trailers, 1,075 lbs (488 kg) for hybrid enclosed trailers, and about 2,288 lbs (1,038 kg) for enclosed trailers.
How much a snowmobile trailer weighs will vary depending on its use and type. Size and weights will also vary depending on if the trailer is designed to carry one, two, or up to four snowmobiles.
If you plan on hauling your snowmobile on a trailer, make sure to check your vehicle’s towing capacity. This can be found in your owner’s manual or the manufacturer’s website as your gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR).
7 Example Snowmobile Trailer Weights
The following chart features example snowmobile trailer weights of specific models ranging from the lightest to the heaviest used on the road. Additional details can be found on the manufacturer’s websites. Here’s the snowmobile trailer weight chart:
Snowmobile Trailer Model | Trailer Weight |
Open Entry Level XT4.5 Trailer | 350 lbs (159 kg) |
Open Value Plus XT12VR-101QP Trailer | 545 lbs (247 kg) |
TC Hybrid Trailer TC118 | 970 lbs (440 kg) |
TC Hybrid Trailer TC167 | 1,180 lbs (535 kg) |
Standard Vault Enclosed Trailer VC-612 | 1,410 lbs (640 kg) |
Value XT Enclosed Trailer XT-227 | 2,100 lbs (953 kg) |
Premium PR Enclosed Trailer PR-228 | 2,475 lbs (1,123 kg) |
Source: Triton Trailers
To Conclude
Snowmobile trailers provide a great method of carrying your snowmobile or can even serve as multipurpose to carry an ATV, UTV, or riding lawnmower. Each make, model, and size comes along with its own weight based on use and if any modifications are made. The key factors to consider the weight of a snowmobile trailer come down to:
- Length and size
- Construction material
- Open, hybrid, or enclosed
- Carrying capacity
It’s important to know the correct weight when looking to tow and transport a snowmobile trailer with your snowmobile. If you’re unsure and want specific weights, you can always check the manufacturer’s website or go to a local cat scale to get a more accurate weight.