Used horse trailer trader from home
Buy tired horse floats, tidy them up and resell them online to riders and small stables.
- A$3k-15k
- Side hustle
- From home
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
You find second-hand horse trailers and floats, do basic cleaning and minor repairs, then advertise and sell them from your own property or storage. You start with a few trailers at a time rather than a full yard.
Your first three steps
- Study local listings for a few weeks to learn which types and brands sell fast and at what prices
- Check with your state's licensing body whether regular buying and selling needs a motor dealer licence, and get an ABN
- Buy one or two well-priced trailers, do a PPSR check on each, tidy them up and list them with good photos
Who pays
Horse owners, pony clubs, hobby riders, small stables and farmers who need a trailer without paying new prices.
How it makes money
You earn the margin between what you pay for a trailer (plus repairs and advertising) and the price you sell it for. Some traders also take trailers on consignment for a fee.
Skills that help
- Knowing what makes a trailer safe and well built
- Negotiating when buying and selling
- Basic repair and cleaning skills
- Honest, clear advertising and photos
Watch out for
- Dealer licensing rules for trailers differ by state and territory, so check before you trade regularly
- Run a PPSR check to make sure there is no money owing and the trailer is not stolen
- Roadworthy, registration and transfer rules vary by state, so check what you must provide at sale
- Australian Consumer Law applies to sales by businesses, so describe condition honestly
- Check your insurance covers stock stored at your property and test drives or tow-away
- Council rules for running a home-based business and storing trailers at home
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Everything you need to start: used horse trailer trader from home
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start reselling used horse trailers?
Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many trailers you buy at first and the repairs and cleaning they need. Treat this as a guide and budget for your own plans.
What rules apply to selling used horse trailers in Australia?
Check dealer licensing rules, which differ by state and territory, before trading regularly. Also check PPSR searches, roadworthy, registration and transfer requirements, Australian Consumer Law, insurance for stock and test drives, and council rules for home businesses.
How much can I earn trading used horse trailers?
Estimates put monthly revenue at typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many trailers you sell and their prices. That is revenue before buying and repair costs. It typically takes at least 8 hours a week.
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