SOS has not been helpful, so maybe some LE can help. I bought a Lang 60 last year and I asked state commercial guy in my town about needing a trailer plate, he said no, not until you haul stuff with it. Only thing that goes in the basket is wood for smoking. However one of my buddies got a ticket last week for no trqiler plate. He plans to fight it. So with a comp coming up this weekend do I need to get a trailer plate? Thanks

I have had this problem as well towing a 500kw trailer mount generator from sunbelt rental got pulled over no ticket though. My father is a Detroit Sgt and says its a piece of equipment no plate needed. Now MSP commercial officer says need a plate since it is equipment bolted to trailer. I asked why my tow behind log splitter or towable compressor doesn't need plate because it is a log splitter or compressor with wheels and a hitch not bolted to a trailer. Good luck just pay the money for permanent plate and be done with it.

Thanks, the bbq is not on a triler per se but the trailer part is actually part of the bbq. With wheels mounted under. Wonder if I could get a plate in same day

What vehicles are exempt from Michigan's titling and registering requirements?

MI SoS Trailer Information

"Trailer" defined in MI law


MI Vehicle Registration Fees


I can't find any exceptions for equipment unless it's husbandry equipment. I would register it and be done with it. It's $75 to register it and you can pick up the plate the same day.