Cattle Trailers for Sale in Easton, Maryland
Easton is the seat of Talbot County on Maryland's Mid-Shore, in a landscape of grain farms, beef herds, horse farms, and Chesapeake waterfront properties. Neighboring Queen Anne's, Caroline, and Dorchester counties add small dairies, 4-H livestock programs, and many hobby farms that need a dependable stock trailer.
Mid-Shore farms are spread along narrow tidal roads, and owners often haul across the Bay Bridge or north to Delaware and Pennsylvania for sales.
Chesapeake Salt Air and Tidal Humidity
Talbot County is surrounded by tidal water, so salty humid air settles on everything outdoors. Add winter salting on US-50 and US-301, and painted trailers rust quickly at every chip and weld. Our trailers are fully dipped in molten zinc, the standard coating for coastal steel, so there's no bare spot for salt to start from, and the laser-cut tabbed-and-slotted parts give clean, consistent welds.
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 Talbot 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 Easton and Talbot County
Easton is roughly 1,550 miles and about 28 hours of driving from Wharton, TX. That's a long haul, but we deliver across the Mid-Atlantic regularly, and out-of-state delivery is routine — we quote freight and timing up front with your order.
We also serve buyers in nearby markets including Salisbury, MD, Dover, DE.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does saltwater air really damage painted trailers?
Yes. Salt in the air speeds rust at any chip, which is why galvanizing is the standard for coastal steel.
Do you deliver to the Eastern Shore?
Yes, we deliver across Delmarva and quote freight with your order.
What makes a Star Manufacturing trailer different from a typical dealer-lot stock trailer?
Most stock trailers are painted, stitch-welded, and built from lighter tube. Ours use a 5/16" thick 3x5 heavy angle frame that is seam welded, laser-cut tabbed-and-slotted parts for a precise fit, and a full hot dip galvanized finish. You can spec length from 14' to 40' and see instant pricing in the quote builder before you ever call.
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.