Abstract: The present invention relates to a trailer having a load-bearing platform moveable between a ground-level loading position and a horizontal travel position supported on a U-shaped support frame, and having its wheels mounted on stub axles rather than a common axle. The stub axles are cantilevered on the support frame with suspension arms to keep the wheels in proper alignment with the support frame. The load-bearing platform is raised and lowered by a pivoting lever member, hinged at its rear end to the rear end of the platform, together with a block and tackle system which controls the lever member and raises and lowers the front end of the load platform.