20' Car Hauler Rental, Columbia MD
Auction pickups, project cars, non-runners and track days. Book online, pick up at Berger Rd, and you're minutes from I-95 and the auction lanes in Elkridge.
1 in the fleet · $250 card hold, released within 24 hours of return · Will my truck tow it?
Specs
| Model | Big Tex 10ET-20 equipment trailer (manufacturer spec; confirming against our VIN plate) |
|---|---|
| Deck | 20 ft wood deck incl. 3 ft cleated dovetail, 83 in between fenders |
| GVWR | 9,990 lb |
| Empty weight | 2,520 lb |
| Payload | 7,470 lb |
| Axles | Two 5,200 lb axles |
| Ramps | 4 ft stand-up knee ramps |
| Tie-downs | Six D-rings, stake pockets, rub rail |
| Winch | Not included |
| Straps | Included with the ramps |
| Ball | 2-5/16" |
| Wiring | 7-way round plug |
| Brakes | Electric brakes on both axles + breakaway kit |
| Tires | ST225/75R15 Load Range D |
Prices
| Term | Base | With tax |
|---|---|---|
| Day | $119 | $126.14 |
| Weekend (any 2–3 days) | $199 | $210.94 |
| Week | $449 | $475.94 |
| 28 days | $1,195 | $1,266.70 |
Delivery $75 each way in Howard, $125 in Anne Arundel, Baltimore and Carroll counties and the City of Laurel. All fees
Check your truck before you book
The hauler weighs 2,520 lb empty, so with a 3,500-lb sedan on it you're towing about 6,000 lb. Check your truck in the tow checker before you book.
Photos
A car (no plate visible) strapped down with wheel straps
Where to dump it
Howard County: Alpha Ridge Landfill, 2350 Marriottsville Rd, Marriottsville, MD. Any resident using a trailer or rental vehicle is treated as a commercial customer: a $40 yearly permit and every load crosses the scale. Residents using a rental vehicle may also need a special-exception form approved before unloading, so call ahead. Construction debris is $106/ton plus a 2.45% card fee. Monday–Saturday only; Howard County waste only.
Every county around us weighs rented trailer loads and charges by the ton, and none opens Sunday.
Return It Loaded
Bring it back full and we take it to the scale for the county price plus $49. Saturday-afternoon renters: this is how you avoid keeping a full trailer until Monday.
Questions about the 20' Car Hauler
Can I pick up the same day?
If it's free, yes. The booking tool shows the price for your dates; we confirm availability by text.
Does it have a winch?
No. The car hauler comes with ramps and straps. For a car that doesn't run, bring a come-along or enough hands.
Can I haul a non-runner?
Yes, with a winch or enough hands. Bring a come-along if there's no winch on the unit.
What do I need to tow it?
A truck rated for the trailer plus the car, a working brake controller and the right ball. Use the tow checker.
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