🐑 What Is a Cattle or Stock Crate Trailer?
A cattle trailer, also known as a stock crate trailer, is a specialised trailer designed to safely transport livestock, such as cattle, sheep, pigs, goats, or even horses. Built with high walls, ventilated sides, and non-slip flooring, these trailers ensure animal welfare, compliance with regulations, and ease of handling.
Commonly used by farmers, ranchers, breeders, and livestock transporters across Australia.
✅ Key Features of Stock Crate Trailers
- Heavy-Duty Steel Frame & High Sides
Designed for strength and safety during animal transport. - Ventilated Panels
Allow airflow while keeping animals secure and calm. - Anti-Slip Flooring
Prevents livestock from slipping during loading/unloading or transit. - Rear Swing Gate or Ramp
Makes loading animals easy and stress-free. - Tandem Axle for Heavy Loads
Supports large numbers of animals with better stability. - Removable Crate Top
Use as a standard flatbed trailer when needed.
🐄 Who Uses Cattle Trailers?
- Family and commercial farms
- Livestock breeders
- Rural property owners
- Agricultural businesses
- Stock markets and feedlots
- Mobile animal rescue or shelters
🧱 Stock Crate Trailer vs Flatbed Trailer
| Feature | Stock Crate Trailer | Flatbed Trailer |
|---|---|---|
| Livestock-ready design | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Airflow & ventilation | ✅ Excellent | ❌ None |
| Containment | ✅ Secure, high walls | ❌ Open and risky |
| Anti-slip floor | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| Dual-purpose | ✅ Removable crate | ✅ Standard use |
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⚙️ Custom Cattle Trailer Options
At Trailers Star, we understand every farm is different. That’s why we offer custom cattle trailers, tailored for your livestock and operations:
- Trailer size and height options
- Dividers for separating animal groups
- Foldable or detachable crate
- Rubber matting for comfort
- Roof cover or shade option
- Built-in water or feed tanks
👉 Explore Custom Stock Crate Trailers →
💼 Final Thoughts
Stock crate trailers are essential for humane, safe, and efficient livestock transport in Australia. Whether you’re moving sheep across paddocks or taking cattle to market, a purpose-built cattle trailer gives you peace of mind and ensures compliance with animal transport standards.
🚜 Move your stock the right way — with a Trailers Star Cattle Trailer.