How Much Does a Loaded 5x8 Enclosed Cargo Trailer Weigh?

Typical loaded2,200lbs

Ready to tow, a loaded 5x8 enclosed cargo trailer usually weighs 1,400 to 2,700 lbs, including the trailer.

U-Haul's published 900-lb empty weight plus 500 lbs to the 1,800-lb max load, so the top of the range is U-Haul's 2,700-lb max combined weight; typical assumes a mostly full load of household goods.

Tongue weight: about 220 to 330 lbs. Hitch: standard bumper-pull (receiver hitch).

Real examples

ExamplePublished weightWhat that weight includes
U-Haul 5x8 cargo trailer900 lbsempty trailer (1,800 lb max load, 2,700 lb max combined)

Published weights are usually dry, before fuel, water, batteries, and gear. Weigh your rig at a truck stop scale to know for sure.

Can your vehicle tow a loaded 5x8 enclosed cargo trailer?

1 Your vehicle
2 What you want to tow

3 Add your payload (optional, more accurate)

Look for the yellow Tire and Loading Information sticker on the driver's door jamb. It says "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed" a number. That number is your payload.

Which vehicles can tow a loaded 5x8 enclosed cargo trailer?

16 of 16 vehicles we cover can tow a typical loaded 5x8 enclosed cargo trailer at 2,200 lbs, using each one's best-case current rating.

VehicleMax towingCan it tow it?
2026 Ford F-15013,500 lbsYes
2026 Chevrolet Silverado 150013,300 lbsYes
2026 Toyota Tundra12,000 lbsYes
2026 Ram 150011,610 lbsYes
2026 Chevrolet Tahoe8,400 lbsYes
2026 Ford Ranger7,500 lbsYes
2026 Toyota Tacoma6,500 lbsYes
2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee6,200 lbsYes
2026 Toyota 4Runner6,000 lbsYes
2025 Kia Telluride5,500 lbsYes
2026 Ford Explorer5,000 lbsYes
2026 Honda Pilot5,000 lbsYes
2026 Hyundai Palisade5,000 lbsYes
2026 Toyota Highlander5,000 lbsYes
2026 Ford Bronco4,500 lbsYes
2026 Subaru Outback3,500 lbsYes

Common questions

How much does a loaded 5x8 enclosed cargo trailer weigh?

Loaded and on its trailer, a loaded 5x8 enclosed cargo trailer typically weighs 1,400 to 2,700 lbs. U-Haul's published 900-lb empty weight plus 500 lbs to the 1,800-lb max load, so the top of the range is U-Haul's 2,700-lb max combined weight; typical assumes a mostly full load of household goods.

What's the tongue weight of a loaded 5x8 enclosed cargo trailer?

Plan on 10% to 15% of the loaded weight, about 220 to 330 lbs at a typical 2,200 lbs.

What size vehicle do I need to tow a loaded 5x8 enclosed cargo trailer?

Look for a towing rating of at least 3,500 lbs so a heavier loaded 5x8 enclosed cargo trailer still sits under 80% of the rating.

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