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Pup Trailers for Pickup Trucks – Hicks

February 08, 2026
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Two Pups, Two Kinds of Work

Not every job calls for a full-size end dump. But when your day involves moving material, hauling equipment, or doing both—your trailer still needs to work hard, unload cleanly, and hold up over time.

Every operation has a different mix of what you haul and how you work. Hicks offers two purpose-built pup trailers for pickup trucks — designed to help you haul more with your pickup truck.

Material-focused:                                        Equipment and materials:

DirtBoss™                       Landscaper™        er™Hicks DirtBoss End Dump TrailerHicks Landscaper Equipment and Material Hauler End Dump Trailer

Great for Dirt, Sand & Gravel                    Multi-purpose: Materials + equipment

Body: 10'L x 60”W x 34”H                           Body: 14’L x 77”W x 24”H                     
GVWR: 14,000 lb                                          GVWR: 14,000 lb
Weight: 1,995 lb                                           Weight: 2,493 lb
Gate: Top Gate                                             Gate: Split Barn Door

Choose the DirtBoss built for bulk loads like dirt, sand, and gravel. It’s made to move material efficiently, unload smoothly, and keep your workflow simple. Or choose the Landscaper designed for equipment plus bulk material versatility. It gives you a wider body and lower sides for loading equipment—while still handling material when the job calls for it.

Either way, the goal is the same: fewer compromises, fewer headaches, and a trailer that fits how you work.

Watch Hicks Pup Trailers Jobsite Videos (YouTube)

Our YouTube channel features real-world footage of our pup trailers, plus dump bodies, frameless, and frame-type trailers in action. Watch The Science Behind Hicks to learn what sets our design apart—and why it matters in the field.

Pickup-Friendly by Design

Hicks pups are powered by a marine battery and hydraulic pump and connect to a standard trailer hitch, so you can run a serious hauling setup without jumping to a larger truck just to get the job done.

A customer pup trailer brochure is available for reference or sharing. View the pup trailer brochure (PDF).

Built With the Same Hicks Mindset: Long Life, Long-Term Value

These pups weren’t designed as light-duty trailers. They’re built with the same approach that’s guided Hicks for decades: equipment should be built to last, and it should be serviceable—not disposable.

That means:

  • 3.5" double wall extrusions connected with high-strength fasteners including Huck® from Howmet Fastening Systems

  • Replaceable components designed to extend service life

  • A focus on lower long-term ownership costs, not just purchase price

If you want tips on keeping your aluminum clean, you may find this helpful:
How to keep an aluminum pup trailer clean and discharging smoothly.

Who Hicks Pup Trailers Are For

Hicks pups are a great fit when you want real hauling capability—but you don’t want to overbuy for the job. We built them for crews and owner-operators who rely on a pickup every day, including:

  • Landscapers & hardscapers hauling materials, skid steers, and attachments
  • Contractors & site-work crews moving dirt, sand, gravel, and equipment between jobs
  • Small fleet owners who want a pickup-friendly solution that still works hard
  • Material haulers handling bulk loads in tighter spaces or smaller-volume routes
  • Asphalt patch and maintenance crews who need efficient unloading without stepping up to a full-size end dump.

Want Help Choosing Your Pup?

If you want help choosing the right pup for your work, we can help.

Get pricing & current lead time → 877-533-0433.