1,200 kg car trailer: high-loader or with a tarpaulin cover?

A car trailer with a 1,200 kg gross weight is a popular choice for versatile everyday use – whether an open high-loader or one with a tarpaulin cover suits you better depends heavily on your intended use.

High-loader: more volume, open loading

A high-loader offers more usable volume at the same footprint thanks to its raised deck above the wheel arches. The open design makes loading from above or the sides easier, but offers no weather protection for the cargo.

Tarpaulin cover: weather protection for sensitive loads

A high tarpaulin cover reliably protects the cargo from rain and wind – handy for moving house, transporting furniture, or material that can't get wet. The extra frame and tarpaulin do add to the empty weight, though, slightly reducing payload.

Combination: remove the cover when not needed

Many models with a tarpaulin cover can be used without it when needed, loading much like a high-loader. That offers flexibility for different transport jobs without needing two separate trailers.

Conclusion

For weather-sensitive cargo or frequent trips in bad weather, the tarpaulin cover pays off; for maximum load volume in predominantly dry use, the classic high-loader wins out. Both versions are a solid choice for everyday use in the 1,200 kg class.