Robust 500kg Plastic-Bodied Trailer with Wide Profile Wheels
DescriptionWhy buy the SCH QPTP Plastic Trailer?
The sturdy metal chassis gives superb support to the underside of the rot-proof trailer body. A manual handle is fitted as standard to assist in manoeuvering the trailer when used away from the towing vehicle (or for hand reversing for those of us who find reversing the tractor or quad impossible!).
The QPTP plastic bodied trailer with wide profile wheels is fitted with 50mm ball hitch as standard.
SpecificationsSCH QPTP Plastic Trailer technical details
Brand
SCH (Supplies) Ltd
Reference (SKU)
QPTP
Capacity
500kg (10cwt)
Bed Size
L: 1350mm (53") x W: 830mm (32") x D: 400mm (16")
Tipping
Yes
Wheel Type
10 x 10.8 with bearings
Overall Width
1150mm (45")
Hitch Type
Ball hitch as standard (clevis hitch optional)
Country
Made in Britain
Warranty
12 months manufacturer's warranty + 3 month bonus when buying from Tractor Armoury.
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ReviewsVerified SCH QPTP Plastic Trailer reviews
3 reviews for the SCH QPTP Plastic Trailer
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Yes the trailer has performed well. Great flotation tyres that avoid getting bogged and rutting the ground. Good carrying capacity and tipping function. Yes I would recommend it. I would rate it at 4 out of 5. Not 5 as slight concern about the robustness of the plastic body and potential risk of splitting.
We're pleased to hear the trailer has performed well for you. The body is made from a tough, tear-resistant plastic, and it's reinforced with steel in key stress areas to ensure durability. While it’s not designed for heavy impact loads like bricks being dropped from height, under normal use it should provide many years of reliable service.
The SCH QPTP 500kg trailer has been brilliant
The SCH QPTP 500kg trailer has been brilliant, low pressure wide tyres go anywhere causing no damage and with huge capacity. Current rating 5/5, whether I feel that way if I get a puncture, I will let you know but haven’t had one yet!
It happily carries a good load
The trailer is very good is some respects, it happily carries a good load, and the tyres let it float over the ground beautifully with little resistance, that's a great help in moving loads over soft ground. It seems to be lightly built, but this has not so far been a problem. There are two things which could be improved though. The easiest would be to alter the tipping lock so that it could be easily undone as the skip is tilted. As it is, you have to bend down to release it at the same time you need to stand up to lift the front of the body to tip it. Especially difficult with a heavy load. Secondly, if the load isn't light or dry, it is very difficult to empty. It's not an uncommon problem with similar trailers, but, when the skip is tipped, although the main part is well tilted, the rear section hardly slopes at all so it prevents the bulk of the load emptying itself. I find it usually has to be shovelled out which can be hard work and is definitely disappointing. Hinged falling sides would make the job easier but of course it would increase the price. The solution isn't straightforward, but would probably involve moving the skip and pivot point higher. Though this would raise the centre of gravity, the fact that the whole thing is very wide would reduce any problems arising. So, the machine has been of limited success and in certain circumstances I would recommend it, but for heavy work I would not, so I would give it 3 out or 5, though getting to full marks would not be difficult.
Thank you for your feedback, Dave. Loading the trailer body as evenly as possible is the primary way to overcome tipping difficulties. The pivot point is roughly central, so if the weight is balanced (or even slightly rear-heavy), then the lifting force from yourself is at a minimum. I appreciate that this isn't always possible, but it's helpful to keep in mind. Hinged sides require an entirely different style of trailer. For those after a hinged-side tipping trailer, look at the GWTS10 or GWTS15, also built by SCH.
We have used the trailer extensively behind a Gator for hauling feedstuffs, collecting wood-chip, carrying fencing materials etc. and for clearing leaves and fallen branches etc in the autumn. It is ideal for these jobs and leaves little if any footprint.
Easy purchase and secure delivery
Easy purchase and secure delivery
Very useful but could do with tipping more to enable muck to be emptied easier
Easy to manoeuvre
Trailer does its job. Easy to manoeuvre and to hitch to Garden Tractor. Tipping mechanism bolt is stiff need to wear gloves to protect my hands.
I have only had it for a few weeks. For now, it's a very handy bit of kit, and I am pleased. It was very expensive, but not more so than rivals, and I did a lot of research. The plastic body is dead handy, though a wee bit thin. I worry it could be a bit thicker, so I am laying a mat on the base in case a wayward log splits it. It is very well balanced and handy to move around. I guess the acid test is: would I buy another? Yes, I would.
Absolutely love my plastic trailer
Absolutely love my plastic trailer, fantastic in the summer for putting behind our quad for poo picking the fields
No problems delivered on time/early…
No problems delivered on time/early exactly goods were exactly as it said on the tin All good
I would recommend it to others
I think the Trailer is great just a quick issue. I wish the tub was mounted slightly higher above the axles. This would mean that when it was tipped then there would be an angle from the back of the tub to the ground rather than it lying flat on the ground. This would make it considerably easier to empty when it is full of material. I realise this would raise the centre of gravity slightly but this would be a small sacrifice in order to empty more readily. I would recommend it to others and give it a 4 out of 5. If the above issue was sorted then it would be a strong 5.
Hi William, your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we have relayed it to the engineers for consideration in future products. The current design is built for ease of fill and ease of empty. Each design has pros and cons, but the LCPTP is low enough to the ground to allow you to easily lift your shovel over the edges. It only takes a little additional height for this to become troublesome!
Well-built trailer and very easy to handle
Well-built trailer and very easy to handle. The lifting handle is useful. Load to weight ratio is very good. Could do with a few drain holes in the plastic body but that’s simple to sort out!
Solidly built, and I would recommend it
Yes the trailer works well, is solidly built, and I would recommend it. We use it for leaves, logs, compost, etc Happy to give it a 5 out of 5
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