Cattle Trailers for Sale in Augusta, Maine
Augusta is Maine's capital and the seat of Kennebec County, set along the Kennebec River in the heart of central Maine. The farm belt around Augusta and nearby Waterville, Skowhegan, and Unity is some of the most active in the state — dairy farms, beef herds, and a strong organic and grass-fed movement anchored by the Common Ground Country Fair held each September in nearby Unity. Neighboring Somerset County remains one of Maine's key dairy counties.
Central Maine farmers haul along I-95 and US-201 to processors, sales, and fairs across the state, so a trailer needs to handle real highway miles as well as muddy spring pasture.
Long Winters and Mud Season
Central Maine winters run long, with 70-plus inches of snow in many years, and I-95, I-295, and US-201 are salted constantly from late fall into April. Then mud season arrives, packing wet, salt-laced grime into every corner of a trailer's frame. A painted trailer that looks fine in fall can show rust bubbling at welds and hinges by spring. Full hot dip galvanizing puts zinc on every surface — inside and out — and our 5/16" seam-welded frame won't flex and crack its coating on rough, frost-heaved roads.
How Star Manufacturing Trailers Are Built
- 5/16" thick, 3x5 heavy angle frame — seam welded, not stitch welded, for a rigid frame that resists flexing and cracking
- Full hot dip galvanized finish — the entire trailer is submerged in molten zinc after fabrication, so every surface is protected
- Laser cut components — tabbed and slotted for a precision fit and consistent, tight welds
- Sizes from 14' to 40' — bumper-pull and gooseneck configurations for small farms up to commercial loads
Choosing a Size for Kennebec County Operations
| Length | Typical Use | Approx. Capacity (1,000 lb cattle) |
|---|---|---|
| 14'–16' | Small farms, show animals, calves | 4–6 head |
| 20'–24' | Cow-calf and dairy heifer hauling | 8–11 head |
| 28'–32' | Larger herds, hauling for neighbors | 12–15 head |
| 36'–40' | Commercial and multi-farm loads | 16–20 head |
Delivery to Augusta and Kennebec County
Augusta is roughly 2,100 miles and about 38 hours of driving from our Wharton, TX plant. That's a long haul, but we deliver to Maine regularly, and out-of-state delivery is a routine part of how we work.
We also serve buyers in nearby markets including Bangor, ME, Ellsworth, ME, Presque Isle, ME.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size trailer is best for a central Maine dairy?
For hauling heifers and cull cows, many dairies choose a 20'–24' gooseneck with a center gate. Smaller homesteads often do fine with 14'–16'.
Do you sell trailers for Maine contractors?
Yes — our galvanized utility construction trailers are built on the same heavy frame and suit municipal crews and contractors dealing with road salt.
Get a Quote
Configure your trailer and see instant pricing with our online quote builder, browse the full cattle trailer lineup, check out our utility construction trailers, or read more on our blog. Questions? Contact us or call (979) 532-1486. Star Manufacturing is located at 2507 County Rd 231, Wharton, TX 77488.