About the Business

An opportunity exists to acquire a well-established trailer manufacturing, sales and service business servicing the Fraser Coast and surrounding regions.

Established in 2017 and operating from Urangan, the business has built a strong reputation for manufacturing durable trailers and providing reliable servicing, repairs and trailer hire to a broad customer base across the transport, agricultural and general consumer markets.

The business combines manufacturing, retail trailer sales, servicing and hire, providing diversified revenue streams and consistent demand.

Business Overview:

Drop Deck Trailers is a family-owned trailer manufacturing and servicing business located in Urangan on Queensland’s Fraser Coast. Established by Brian Howlett in 2017, the business has grown into a recognised supplier of galvanised trailers and related services throughout Hervey Bay, Maryborough, Bundaberg and Gympie.

The business manufactures and sells a wide range of trailers including single axle, tandem, flatbed and cattle trailers while also providing trailer hire, servicing and repairs. Additional revenue is generated through parts and accessories sales and caravan repairs.

All trailers are built to withstand Australian conditions and are supplied with a 12-month structural warranty. The business has developed a strong reputation for quality workmanship and practical designs suited to local transport and agricultural requirements.


Business Snapshot:

• Price: $659,000 plus stock
• Stock: $900,000
• Weekly Average Sales: $43,478
• Annual Sales: $2,260,878
• Gross Profit: $757,651 (33.5%)
• Adjusted Net Profit: $339,707 (15%)
• Rent: $6,500 Ex GST
• Wages: $4,304 per week excluding owner
• Established: 2017
• Structure: Owner operated

Key Features:

• Established trailer manufacturing and sales business
• Family-owned operation established in 2017
• Revenue exceeding $2.26 million annually
• Multiple revenue streams including manufacturing, servicing, repairs and hire
o Single axle trailers
o Box and cage tandem trailers
o Car trailers
o Boat trailers
o ATV trailers
o Flatbed trailers
o Cattle trailers
o Trailer hire
o Trailer servicing and repairs
o Caravan repairs
o Parts and accessories
• Large stock holding supporting efficient production and sales
• Servicing the Fraser Coast, Maryborough, Bundaberg and Gympie regions
• Trailers supplied with 12 month structural warranty
• Opportunity to expand production and distribution


Why This Business:

The demand for trailers and transport equipment continues to grow as construction,