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Pack'Em Trimmer Rack for Utility Trailers
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Pack'Em Trimmer Rack for Utility Trailers
Part Number: PK-6
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PackEm Trimmer Racks - PK-6
- Utility Trailer
- 3 Trimmers
- PackEm
- Pre-Drilled Holes
- Locks Included
Carry up to 3 trimmers simply and securely with this expandable trailer rack. Pre-drilled posts attach easily to the supports of your open utility trailer. The 3 included padlocks are keyed alike. The weed eaters sit horizontally in the rack.
Features:
- Holds 3 string trimmers or weed wackers
- Trimmers sit horizontally in hooks and secure with lockable hasps
- Trimmer pole must be 1-5/8" or smaller in diameter
- Mounts to bottom rail on your open, flatbed trailer
- Pre-drilled holes on towers ease installation
- Includes 3 keyed-alike padlocks to secure trimmers to the rack
- Constructed of sturdy steel
- Hooks and additional support bars are rubber padded
- Finished in gray powder coat for corrosion resistance
- Unique hammered pattern adds a touch of style
- Get capability to hold a backpack blower, cooler and trimmer line by adding Pack'em expansion package PK-OP1 (sold separately)
- Use on your enclosed trailer with conversion kit (PK-5Kit - sold separately)
- Length of rack mounts: 46"
- 1-Year warranty
Installation
This sturdy, steel rack mounts securely to the bottom rail of your open utility trailer. Just line the towers up, approximately 3 feet apart, to determine where on your trailer you will need to drill. Then attach the pre-drilled towers with Grade-8 bolts (not included). This rack system is not designed to be welded to your trailer.
Be sure to face the rack toward the outside of the trailer for easy access to your trimmers. This configuration also leaves the bed of your trailer open for lawn mowers or other landscaping equipment.
Mounting Trimmers
To use the rack, simply place your trimmers or Weedeaters horizontally in the hooks. The hooks of one of the towers have integrated steel hasps. The steel hasps are designed to open a full 90-degrees for easy access. To secure your trimmers to the rack, just fold the hasps over each trimmer and lock in place with the included padlocks.
Expandable System
To determine which Pack'Em expansion package is right for you, consult the table below.
| If you have an: | Use PK-6 with expansion pack: | And your rack will hold: |
|---|---|---|
| Open, flatbed trailer | PK-OP1 | 3 Trimmers 1 Backpack blower 1 Cooler or pesticide sprayer (up to 5 gallons) 1 Spool of trimmer line (3 - 5 lbs) |
| Enclosed trailer | PK-5Kit | 3 Trimmers |
PK-6 Pack Em Trimmer Rack - Open Trailer
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Ratings & Reviews
4.6
344 reviews
by:
Kaas Baichtal
07/26/2016
These were a bit of a puzzle to install on my Carry-On 5x8SPW (Tractor Supply branded) and required some effort to get done, but turned out nice. My life was saved by some anodized black braces I found at True Value (see photos). The best ones were 7.5 x 1.5 x 1/8 and fit inside the uprights to form a foot. The photo also shows how we had to cut a notch in the E-track to accomodate the foot. For attaching to the rail I used the 2.4 x 3 x 1/8 braces since there weren't enough of the other in stock. Both of these braces were also available in a heavier gauge. My electric trimmers were awkward to fit in and I was concerned my employees would break things trying to get it right so I added some yellow nylon loops from a muck bucket to grip the handle end (wrapped around the handle, then the two loops held by the latching side of the rack) and that has worked great. I have more photos but was only able to figure out how to upload one.
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Olajoe
05/29/2014
After reading previous reviews was concerned about the trimmers being too close to one another and having to remove the one above it each time. But get the feeling that they built these using equipment very similar to what I'm using. The fit is snug, not too loose nor too tight. Just about right. Also has a clean finish. Nice touch with the locks, although very little security it does offer a small degree of deterrence. The locks are more like keepers then anything else.
Jake
7/15/2014
Do you really have to remove all trimmers to take one off?
Olajoe
7/18/2014
Hi JakeSorry about the confusion. No it works fine. I can take any off and put on without trouble. The fit is just right. .
Andrew M.
11/15/2015
Are the trimmers loose and able to spin around when in the rack or are they tight to where they can not spin around and move?
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Bill
04/05/2017
Great product best price fast shipping made custom spacers to keep it plumb matched paint on spacer nice and strong thanks etrailer
William Y.
4/5/2018
Still standing strong
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Kevin L
01/20/2017
Great product, nice addition to my equipment trailer. Helps keep equipment organized and out of bed of my truck. Only complaint is the locks are a little cheesy. Price was great and delivery was fast . Easy to install.
Kevin L.
1/20/2018
Trimmer storage brackets are great, once you install them on your trailer you will probably wonder why you didn’t get them sooner. Great addition to my lawn equipment trailer.
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James Timothy Jones
03/22/2026
They are really good racks if you follow the instructions in how you mount them. Use grad number 8 as your hardware or better the racks will do fine.
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John W.
04/19/2012
very simple, very sturdy. Pad locks seem pretty good; time will tell.
Russ
6/19/2013
How did you mount the base on the holder to your trailer?
Patrick B.
6/20/2013
I have sent an email to John about your question. Keep an eye on his review. If he responds, it will appear below his original review. We recommend using Grade 5 or higher bolts, nuts and washers. These will be available at any good hardware store. Using a thread-locker, like LocTite products, would be a wise idea as well.
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Falzones Lawn Care
04/17/2015
Went on easy, well made, low cost, the padlocks are junk just buy a master lock set keyed alike.
I read some reviews and people say they have to take all the trimmers off to remove just 1 trimmer,
This rack is made for the passenger side with the trimmer head to the rear of the trailer, If you want it on the drivers side the trimmer head will point to the front of the trailer, Install it right and you will have NO problems at all. It works great and looks great.
I read some reviews and people say they have to take all the trimmers off to remove just 1 trimmer,
This rack is made for the passenger side with the trimmer head to the rear of the trailer, If you want it on the drivers side the trimmer head will point to the front of the trailer, Install it right and you will have NO problems at all. It works great and looks great.
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James S.
11/07/2016
Purchased another trailer needed racks for trimmer/edger. This one works great. I have two foot mesh sides so had to adjust the placement some to work for my trailer. Supply your own nuts, washers and bolt - I used 1.5 length and they worked fine. Supplied locks are okay you may want others. Overall a great rack for the price.
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Kory
04/07/2014
I just started a lawn care business and just installed the Pack'Em Trimmer Rack. It was installed easily and seems very sturdy. The only negative thing i would say is that it doesn't come with hardware for installation but other than that it works great. The trimmers fit in nicely and don't move around. Great product and would recommend.
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James Johnson
12/31/2016
The product was shipped and delivered beyond on time. The trimmer racks were easy to install on my trailer. It took me a max 10 minutes to set up.
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Tristan
05/13/2021
Very happy with the shipping time and durability of the racks. Wish mounting hardware would have provided.
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Sean G.
03/16/2017
Inexpensive, quality product, shipped fast and secure. Attached easy, look and works great! Work like it if the etrailer team would include some stickers, maybe on the next order?
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James
07/31/2026
Product is as described. Works well
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KB Bramlett/ Lawn Management Services, LLC
03/20/2016
Great product! Great customer service! I will be installing Pack Em racks on all our trucks & trailers!
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Christopher
07/17/2025
I love them! I wished they come with bolts and locking nuts but had plenty in my shed. I had to redrill holes to fit my trailer but still mounted well. Tip: Use Ed-40 on your drill bit. Cuts so much better! Productions prefect for 3 ?trimmers. The locks provided are easy to use. I’m gonna enjoy these mounts for
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Blaine
06/05/2020
Very sturdy and easy to use, the locks that come with the rack are not the greatest quality but those can always be upgraded and don’t take away from the quality of the rack itself.
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Brian
09/25/2025
Overall, just a well built rack. Nice and sturdy. The coating on the outside will definitely help with longevity and durability.
It would be nice if you could take the key out of the lock without locking it. I would suggest an upgrade in those locks. Some of us want to leave the lock in place but unlocked all day and then lock it at night.
It would be nice if you could take the key out of the lock without locking it. I would suggest an upgrade in those locks. Some of us want to leave the lock in place but unlocked all day and then lock it at night.
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Keith W.
02/16/2017
It's a lot better than throwing the trimmer in the back of my pick up.
Keith W.
2/16/2018
Off the floor of my truck is less wear and tear on my trimmers.
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Justin K
09/30/2019
I've had these for a while now. Almost used them the entire season and part of last year. I hate these personally. They don't have enough room between trimmers so its almost a battle getting one out, you have to have something through them to close them. Even if its going down the road you can just rest it in there and go to the next house. The trimmer line holder is so close to the rack that you can't use a standard roll of trimmer line like Gatorline, Stihl, Echo....or anything that I have Tried honestly.
My biggest concern is that in the rear mirror when I hit a bump the entire assembly teeters back and forth and I can watch my trimmer heads bounce even with them as far apart as you can make them. Also I my handles are all being cut up from the trimmers flopping around in the weird shaped holding clamp.
I'm probably going to throw these away and buy some [name brand high-security]. I say throw them away because I wouldn't want someone else dealing with my daily frustration./
My biggest concern is that in the rear mirror when I hit a bump the entire assembly teeters back and forth and I can watch my trimmer heads bounce even with them as far apart as you can make them. Also I my handles are all being cut up from the trimmers flopping around in the weird shaped holding clamp.
I'm probably going to throw these away and buy some [name brand high-security]. I say throw them away because I wouldn't want someone else dealing with my daily frustration./
Justin K.
10/6/2020
So my update, I replaced them with green touch racks. Gave them to my work and everyone stopped using them within a week. These need to be better made for xx.xx$.
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Ted o
10/20/2016
Excellent product. Works and fits perfect.
Ted O.
10/20/2017
No issues at all. Great product. Would definitely buy again
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Frank S
07/13/2015
After receiving the product I looked at the installation and decided to improve on the installation because 1 bolt does not do enough to secure the system to the trailer. I installed 4 inch U bolts to the risers and secured the system onto my trailer. I will install additional u bolts tomorrow to ensure that they don't move. I will remove them and place them on my new trailer when I purchase it. I will purchase additional products to secure my equipment to my trailer in the near future from etrailer.
Frank S.
7/12/2016
Cool Holding up better than I thought
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Dennis
05/20/2025
These are great trimmer racks. Easy to assemble and mount. Hold trimmer as well and E trailer makes the whole process of purchasing hasslefree highly recommend.
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Matt U.
04/23/2015
Great product and great service! The first one they shipped was stolen off of my porch and they immediately took care of the issue by contacting UPS and shipping a replacement. I got the rack the other day and am very pleased.
Matt U.
4/22/2016
The rack has held up extremely well the included locks have proven to corrode somewhat easily but still work great after I lubricated them. Everything has been outside for a year.
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Mike O.
03/23/2017
Very good product. I have ordered 3 in the past 3 years,one for each trailer. They do their job very well and easy to install. With the rack now on the trailer the guys will no longer be dinging the side's of my truck up and that's a very good thing. Thanks and keep making good products.
Mike O.
3/23/2018
It’s working out great, good product.
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Edwin
02/29/2020
I like how it locks individual! That’s what I was looking for and the decals was extra !
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Kaas B.
7/26/2017
This is still working great a year later. Although I bought the locks with it I ended up using a bright orange carabiner to secure each one instead. The trailer is stored inside when people arent using it so that was the best compromise between security and practicality.