Hi all - We're contemplating the purchase of a 2H BP trailer, and thought we had our choice pretty much made; a 2004 Hawk, nearly mint, for around $8300 (fair price, yes/no?) Then, up pops a 2005 CM Circuit Champ, also nearly mint, for about $5000 - quite a difference, and a year newer. The dealers are within 10 miles of each other, so it's not a regional pricing thing. The same dealer with the CM showed us a '99 Gore, not nearly mint, for $5500. When I asked why the older not-so-nice Gore was more expensive than the newer, very nice CM, he was very vague about reasons. So, my question is, quality and construction-wise, how does a CM compare to a Gore and Hawk? Is there something about the CM that makes them generally less expensive than the other two brands? And are the differences something I need to consider for safety and usefulness? Thanks a lot for any info.
Posted 2009-10-21 4:07 PM (#112206 - in reply to #112201) Subject: RE: Trailer Comparisons
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Posts: 534 Location: Zionsville, Indiana
You need to look at construction type. The Hawk is a composite, aluminum skin on a galvaneal frame. I think, but am not sure, that the CM is an all steel trailer. Better ask about the Gore - all aluminum, all steel, or composite. Also compare dimensions - height, width, stall length.
Posted 2009-10-21 6:55 PM (#112210 - in reply to #112201) Subject: RE: Trailer Comparisons
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Posts: 147 Location: santa clara, ca
hawk are really nice trailers and are skin over steel constructions, not too familiar with CM, but as others have stated you want to look for: dimensions (stalls, height, tack room) and also axle rating, extra lights and other accessories. Check the tires as well....
Posted 2009-10-21 11:04 PM (#112223 - in reply to #112201) Subject: RE: Trailer Comparisons
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Posts: 1351 Location: Decatur, Texas
Originally written by Colemanva on 2009-10-21 2:51 PM
Hi all - We're contemplating the purchase of a 2H BP trailer, and thought we had our choice pretty much made; a 2004 Hawk, nearly mint, for around $8300 (fair price, yes/no?) Then, up pops a 2005 CM Circuit Champ, also nearly mint, for about $5000 - quite a difference, and a year newer. The dealers are within 10 miles of each other, so it's not a regional pricing thing. The same dealer with the CM showed us a '99 Gore, not nearly mint, for $5500. When I asked why the older not-so-nice Gore was more expensive than the newer, very nice CM, he was very vague about reasons. So, my question is, quality and construction-wise, how does a CM compare to a Gore and Hawk? Is there something about the CM that makes them generally less expensive than the other two brands? And are the differences something I need to consider for safety and usefulness? Thanks a lot for any info.
Where are you located? If I remember right the CM Circut Champ is a 2 horse straight load traielr and I bought a new one in 2007 for under 5-k!
As to you question about the Gore price being the same, it could very well be a consignment trailer and that is what the customer wants for it. Who knows for sure. But I would check the trailer search on this site for new CM dealers close to you and price a new one before spending 5-k for a used one.
I have had a few CM and S&H trailer, while the are cheaper than the other models you have listed they are a well built trailer.
Posted 2009-10-22 9:19 AM (#112231 - in reply to #112201) Subject: RE: Trailer Comparisons
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Posts: 399 Location: Ottawa, Illinois 61350
We are presently a dealer for Hawk trailers, and have in the past been a dealer for CM products. The Circuit Champ and the Hawk are two very different products. The CM is all steel, and has a smaller dimension body than the Hawk. The Hawk trailer has a fiberglass roof and fenders, and as previously stated; an aluminum exterior with a galvanized frame. Fit and finish is very good on a Hawk. Don't just look at PRICE, but at the features of both products. The Hawk tends to resale pretty well, also.
Posted 2009-10-28 9:24 PM (#112535 - in reply to #112201) Subject: RE: Trailer Comparisons
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We build a trailer in the same price range you are looking for, and our trailers are not production built and can be custom built for whatever you may be looking for even matching the color of your vehicle to your trailer. and our quality in our trailers speaks for it self, have a look www.openrangetrailers.com let me know if you have any questions... thanks
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