The Benefits of Choosing Custom Manufactured Trailers

When it comes to trailers, one size doesn’t always fit all. For businesses with unique transport needs, a custom-manufactured trailer can mean the difference between delayed operations and seamless logistics. That’s where PR Trailers comes in.

At PR Group, we don’t just stock quality pre-owned vehicles; we also connect buyers with high-performance, custom-built trailers manufactured locally by our sister division, PR Trailers. Whether you need a reinforced flat deck, a specialised lowbed, or a branded interlink designed for your operation, PR Trailers delivers solutions that fit your load, business, and brand.

Why Go Custom? The Case for Tailor-Made Trailers

Off-the-shelf trailers serve a broad purpose, but when your business hauls heavy, oversized, or uniquely shaped cargo, customisation becomes essential. Here’s why:

1. Built Around Your Payload

Standard trailers may underperform when tasked with unusual weights, dimensions, or frequency of use. Custom trailers are designed with your exact cargo specs in mind, ensuring safety, durability, and compliance.

2. Operational Efficiency

Custom configurations like axle placement, deck height, or load securing features can drastically improve turnaround times and fuel efficiency, especially for high-frequency transport businesses.

3. Branding & Compliance

Our trailers can be manufactured to include custom branding, reflective markings, and colour matching, giving your fleet a professional look and meeting road safety standards.

Types of Custom Trailers PR Trailers Can Build

PR Trailers manufactures a wide variety of trailers to suit industries across South Africa and the region. Popular custom builds include:

Flat Deck Trailers

Used across transport, construction, and agriculture. Customisation options include:

• Reinforced floors for heavy-duty loads

• Twist locks for container hauling

• Stake pockets or sidewalls for flexible use

Lowbed Trailers

Designed for the safe transport of plant machinery, mining equipment, and other oversized loads. Available customisations:

• Different loading ramps (hydraulic or mechanical)

• Varying deck heights for clearance

• Additional lashing points or winches

Tautliner / Curtainsider Trailers

Built for fast, secure, and weather-protected transport. Common customisations:

• Branding and curtain printing

• Roller or sliding systems

• Rear door configurations

Tipper Trailers

Ideal for aggregate, sand, or rubble. Can be tailored with:

• Side or rear tipping mechanisms

• Hydraulic systems

• Custom capacity for bulk volumes

Manufactured Locally. Designed for Africa.

PR Group’s trailer manufacturing facilities are located right here in South Africa. Every trailer is engineered with African terrain and road conditions in mind, from the highveld to cross-border routes.

With full control over the manufacturing process, PR Trailers ensures:

• Structural integrity using high tensile steel

• Quality welding and fabrication

• Roadworthy certification and compliance

• Custom paint and rust proofing

All trailers are built to SABS standards and undergo thorough inspection before delivery.

The PR Group Advantage

At PR Group, we don’t just sell trailers, we partner with you to ensure your transport solution fits today’s operations and tomorrow’s growth.

Here’s why our clients trust us:

• One-stop solution: Purchase your truck and custom trailer in one go

• Expert guidance: We assess your application and recommend the right spec

• Seamless process: PR Group handles the design, build, branding, and road readiness

• After-sales support: Ongoing maintenance, repairs, and parts via PR Spares

Whether you're a growing transporter or an established fleet operator, our team ensures you get the trailer that meets your exact business needs.

FAQs – Custom Trailers from PR Group

How long does it take to build a custom trailer?
Lead times typically range between 4 to 10 weeks, depending on specifications and materials.

Can I request my company branding or colour scheme?
Absolutely. Trailers can be colour coded, branded, or curtain printed with your logo and contact details.

Are PR Group trailers road legal?
Yes, all units are manufactured to comply with South African road regulations and delivered roadworthy.

Can I finance a truck and trailer together?
Yes, we can assist with bundle financing solutions via approved partners.

What if I need a unique or once-off configuration?
Our team specialises in non-standard designs. Share your requirements, and we’ll help engineer the solution.

Built for You. Backed by Us.

Custom-manufactured trailers from PR Trailers give you the confidence to take on any load, any route, any day. And when you partner with us, you get a tailored transport solution that delivers on performance, appearance, and long-term value.

???? Contact our team today or visit us to discuss your custom trailer requirements and take your fleet to the next level.