Cattle Trailers in Cedar City, Utah
Cedar City sits at the base of the Markagunt Plateau in Iron County, right in the middle of southern Utah's ranching country. Operations here move cattle between low desert winter range and high plateau summer grazing at 9,000+ feet, often on the same trailer within a single season. That kind of elevation swing — desert heat and grit at one end, mountain snow and freeze-thaw at the other — asks a lot of a cattle trailer's construction and finish. Star Manufacturing builds trailers to handle exactly that range of conditions, and we deliver to Cedar City and southern Utah from our plant in Wharton, TX.
Why Southern Utah Ranchers Choose Star Manufacturing
Every Star Manufacturing cattle trailer starts with a 5/16" thick, 3x5 heavy angle frame that's seam welded, giving it a continuous structural bond that stands up to years of gravel forest roads and long interstate pulls on I-15. Laser cut, tabbed-and-slotted components fit precisely before welding, keeping the trailer tight through repeated seasons of plateau and desert hauling.
- 5/16" heavy angle steel frame, seam welded for structural integrity
- Laser cut, tabbed and slotted components for a precision fit
- Full hot dip galvanized option — the entire trailer submerged in molten zinc
- Bar top livestock configuration built for airflow and cattle visibility
- Available in 6'8", 7', and 7'6" widths
- Lengths from 14' up to 40' for operations of any scale
Galvanized Protection for Desert-to-Mountain Swings
Cedar City ranchers deal with two very different corrosion environments in a single operation: dry desert grit and UV exposure at lower elevations, and heavy winter road salt plus freeze-thaw cycling up on the plateau and along I-15. A painted trailer that looks fine in the desert can start failing fast once it starts making winter trips to the high country. Our full hot dip galvanized process submerges the entire trailer — frame, gates, floor structure — in molten zinc, forming a coating that's metallurgically bonded to the steel and holds up across both extremes. For ranchers running cattle from the valley floor to the plateau and back, it's a finish that doesn't care which environment it's in.
Serving Cedar City and Southern Utah
We regularly deliver to ranches across Iron, Washington, Garfield, and Beaver counties. Cedar City's position on I-15 makes it a natural hub for cattle and equipment moving throughout southern Utah and into northern Arizona and eastern Nevada.
Delivery to Cedar City and Beyond
Star Manufacturing is located at 2507 County Rd 231, Wharton, TX 77488, roughly a 16-17 hour drive northwest to Cedar City. We coordinate delivery for out-of-state buyers across the Southwest and Mountain West regularly, so distance from our shop is never a reason to settle for a lesser-built trailer. Configure your trailer through our online builder and we'll arrange delivery straight to the ranch.
Get Your Cattle Trailer Quote for Cedar City, Utah
Use our online quote builder to configure length, width, and finish and get instant pricing, or browse our full cattle trailer lineup. For general ranch and construction hauling needs, check out our utility construction trailers as well. Have questions about galvanized vs. painted, or need help sizing a trailer? Contact us or call (979) 532-1486. See also our coverage of Salt Lake City for the broader Utah ranching region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you deliver cattle trailers to Cedar City, Utah?
Yes. Star Manufacturing regularly delivers hot dip galvanized and painted cattle trailers to Cedar City and Iron County ranches from our plant in Wharton, TX.
Is galvanized worth it for a southern Utah ranch trailer?
Yes — the combination of desert UV/grit exposure at low elevation and winter road salt/freeze-thaw at plateau elevation wears painted trailers fast. Galvanized trailers hold up across both environments.
What sizes are available for plateau ranching operations?
We build cattle trailers from 14' to 40' in 6'8", 7', and 7'6" widths, sized for operations moving cattle between desert winter range and high plateau summer grazing.