The previous post is correct, it's one of those "not wanting to open the flood gates" things.

Besides, to the average Joe (or Joline) behind the desk at the local (insert corporate name here) truck rental place, a "tractor" is something a farmer uses, it is 8' tall and weighs several tons more than their trailers can carry.

Now, if you were to ask the same people if they had a big trailer you could use to move a "large riding mower" or "large garden tractor" with, they might just rent you a trailer, but don't count on it.

I recall hearing that one of the big reasons they want an ownership, VIN, etc., is that during times of crisis, just before & after hurricanes, etc., a lot of people used to rent trucks & car trailers, pile them up high with plywood, 2x4's etc., and head into the storm area and try to make a buck selling lumber. Good for them, bad for the trucks, trailers, and the people that own & rent them out.

If you aren't going far, you can often have a flatbed wrecker make the move for you for less than the cost of renting a trailer. On longer distances, ask at your local RV dealer, almost everyone of them have someone who hauls RV's for them, most of those people also have (or have access to) a trailer and will haul it for you to or from anywhere.

We've done this a few times for people in our area. Mostly referrals from the local dealers who know us.

Best of luck.

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