For what it's worth, I have a 2004 (maybe a 2005) Echo 10x7 side loader. The trailer has worked out awesome for me. It came w/ a couple of quads I bought a few years ago.
Anyhow, here is my breakdown/thoughts.
The Good
-Very easy to load.
-Pulls like a dream.
-Very durable.
-Wheels under the trailer, giving it better clearance and extra deck width.
-I am able to wrangle 3 ATV's on this trailer.
The Mediocre
-The gear box on it isn't very big.
-The gear box isn't water/dust proof.
-Could use more tie-downs.
-Didn't come w/ a spare tire.
-Came with 13" bias ply tires.
The Bad
-Hard to find info on the trailer if you're not the original owner (It took me 3 phone calls to Utah just to find out what size the axle was, and what size bearing buddies it uses)
-Metal deck is SLIPPERY when it gets wet (rain, snow, washing the trailer, etc)
I haven't had any experience with other trailers, but I'd imagine that each has their pros/cons. Overall I am VERY happy with this unit, and everytime I see others on craigslist, I compare them to this one - I still wouldn't trade it for any others this size.
And I have actually fixed one of the 'issues' listed above - for about $100, I 'Herculined' it - I was rather impressed with how it came out actually. I didn't have high expectations, but I tell ya that it's worth a days work and the hundy it cost me
* to get it lined.
Pix below:
Prep work (notice the little 'pimples' that are on the deck - this is their stock anti-slip technologies - not so good).
A shot of the deck after 1 coat. Notice that the 'pimples' have been pretty much covered up.
Completed:
You can see all of the pix here:
http://www.modfather.org/gallery/ATV-Trailer
*Please note that the above cost did not include beer. This put my cost well over $150. Your mileage may vary
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