Container trailers for sale in Australia
A 20ft tri-axle container trailer rated at 4,500 kg costs about A$14,000 in Australia, and a heavy-duty 8x6 box trailer starts near A$1,940. The quickest way to get current prices for your size and city is to describe what you need in a request on BlaBlaPrice.
Approximate prices in Australia, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Type and size | Price range |
|---|
| Heavy-duty box trailer, 8x6 | A$1,940 |
| Braked box trailer, 8x5, 1,400 kg ATM | A$2,495 |
| Tandem cage box trailer, 10x5, 1,990 kg ATM | A$3,599 |
| Fully enclosed aluminium cargo trailer, 7x5, 1,000 kg ATM | A$4,799 |
| Enclosed tandem trailer, 12x6 | A$10,150 |
| 20ft tri-axle container trailer, 4,500 kg ATM | A$13,999–A$14,499 |
Warranty and standards to check
Trailers with an aggregate trailer mass of 4.5 tonnes or less are covered by the federal Vehicle Standards Bulletin 1, which is aimed at manufacturers, so ask the seller how a trailer you are considering meets it. Under the Australian Consumer Law, a seller's guarantee cannot be excluded, and a faulty trailer can be replaced or refunded. Warranty terms differ a lot: one seller gives five years on structure and one year on components for new trailers, another three years on the draw bar, chassis and tray, and some cover running gear for only six months. Read which parts are covered and for how long before you pay.
Season and when to buy
Summer runs December to February and winter June to August, so November sits between the two and is a practical time to buy. A trailer spends most of its life outdoors, so plan covered or shaded storage. Wet winters on the coast make rust a real issue for steel frames, and galvanised steel is one of the options that sellers list for box trailers.
How trailers are bought and delivered
Prices are in Australian dollars. Listings give the aggregate trailer mass (ATM) in kilograms, which decides the payload you can carry, and container lengths are given in feet. Ask whether the price includes delivery, because moving a trailer between Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide is a separate cost that can be significant on a 20ft unit.
What to put in your request
Name the container size and type, the number of axles, the payload you need in kilograms, and the make, year, condition and documents you want to see, such as service records. Add your city and budget. Sellers answer with price, terms and delivery in the chat.
BlaBlaPrice's AI reads your request, asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in Australia. Sellers registered on the site reply with their own offer, and you decide with whom to exchange contacts. You can also send your request link to trailer dealers you know. Browse trailers and motorhomes, compare cargo trailers, or see how BlaBlaPrice works.
Questions and answers
How much does a container trailer cost in Australia?
A 20ft tri-axle container trailer with 4,500 kg ATM was listed at about A$13,999 to A$14,499, and smaller box trailers start near A$1,940. Prices are approximate, from sellers' websites, November 2026.
Is there a warranty on new trailers?
Warranties differ by seller, from one year on components to five years on structure. Under the Australian Consumer Law, a seller's guarantee cannot be excluded.
Do I need to check a trailer against a national standard?
Trailers up to 4.5 tonnes aggregate trailer mass fall under the federal Vehicle Standards Bulletin 1, so ask the seller how the trailer meets it.
Is delivery included in the price?
Not always. Ask the seller whether delivery to your city is included, since moving a trailer between the five main cities is a separate cost.
