Cattle Trailer Insert
Cattle Trailer Inserts for Easy Cattle Transport
Cowboys have captured the imagination of many generations. Most young boys have dreamed of rounding up cattle on the prairies on the back of their trusty horse. Unfortunately, those days have faded away like a Western sunset. Railroads and the invention of the cattle trailer made cattle drives unpractical. However, cattle still need to be moved, and the tools are still evolving. One of those tools is a cattle trailer insert.
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What is a Cattle Trailer Insert?
Many farmers own a livestock trailer and another trailer for hauling their tractors and equipment. Why waste money and own two trailers? You can move equipment and cattle with one trailer with a cattle trailer insert! A cattle trailer insert, or a cattle rack, is simply a removable cage that converts your regular trailer into a cattle trailer. You can install or remove a cattle trailer insert in minutes for an easy trailer conversion! Check out our blog and learn more about livestock trailers.
Types of Cattle Trailer Inserts.
Farmers originally built cattle trailer inserts. In the early days of trucks, farmers would add wooden slats to the side of truck beds. These slats kept cattle safe on the truck bed. Eventually, these inserts were built using metal. Fast forward to the 1960s, and the first cattle trailers were invented. Cattle trailers were designed with a low center of gravity like low-boy trailers. A cattle trailer inserts temporarily convert a lowboy, gooseneck, or similar trailer into a cattle trailer.
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Types of Cattle Trailer Inserts for Sale.
Typically cattle trailer inserts are manufactured from tube aluminum or tube galvanized steel. When shopping, look for an insert made from a non-rusting metal, like galvanized steel or aluminum. You can choose from several styles of gates. The two most common gate styles are swinging and sliding. Which should you choose? A swinging gate is a larger opening for more effortless loading and unloading of cattle. However, a swinging gate uses more room. For small spaces, purchase a cattle trailer insert with a sliding gate.
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Best Cattle Trailer Insert Sizes.
The size and amount of livestock you need to haul is the most significant factor. Do not purchase a cattle trailer insert for larger animals, like horses or cattle, less than 16 feet long. For smaller animals like sheep, goats, and pigs, a 12-foot trailer will fit your needs. However, if you are hauling many smaller animals, you will need a 16-foot trailer. Learn more about the capacity of your livestock and the size of the cattle trailer you need.
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Best Trailers for Cattle Inserts.
Prevent rollovers by using a trailer with a low center of gravity. A cattle trailer insert will add top-weight to your trailer. Here are our top recommendations!
Gooseneck Trailers.
Gooseneck Trailers employ a “gooseneck” hitch that connects to a hitch in your truck bed. Gooseneck trailers can haul heavier equipment than utility trailers and similar bumper pull trailers. Also, gooseneck trailers have a lower center of gravity, making them more stable than bumper pull trailers.
Car Hauler Trailers.
Car Hauler trailers have a low center of gravity and are designed to haul heavy loads. Some car hauler trailers have a dovetail. If your trailer has a dovetail, purchase a cattle trailer insert short enough to not extend over the dovetail.
Heavy Equipment Trailers.
A heavy equipment trailer is the best trailer to haul your heavy equipment! Heavy equipment trailers are manufactured with only the most rugged and tough materials. These trailers are an excellent option for cattle trailer inserts with a low center of gravity.
Cattle Trailer Inserts for Sale in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
If you need a trailer, cattle trailer insert, tandem trailer fenders, trailer wheel bearings, or all of the above, we can help! Four Winds Trailers is a cattle trailer insert and trailer dealer located in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Four Winds is an authorized Stealth, Lawrimore, and Anvil trailer dealer.