Cattle Trailers for Sale in Ellsworth, Maine
Ellsworth is the seat of Hancock County on Maine's Downeast coast, the gateway to Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park. Away from the tourist traffic on US-1, Hancock and neighboring Washington County hold a close-knit farming community: small beef herds, sheep and goat operations, diversified homesteads, and grass-fed producers selling to coastal restaurants, markets, and summer visitors.
Farms Downeast are spread out and far from equipment dealers — the nearest big service hub is Bangor, about 30 miles inland — so equipment has to be dependable without frequent shop visits.
The Harshest Combination: Salt Air and Salt Roads
Unlike our inland Maine pages for Bangor and Aroostook County, Ellsworth sits right on tidewater. Trailers here are exposed to salt fog and ocean humidity year-round, and then Maine's winter road crews treat US-1, US-1A, and Route 3 heavily through months of snow and ice. That's about as corrosive an environment as a trailer can face — the same reason boat trailers and marine hardware are galvanized. Our trailers are fully hot dip galvanized, dipped whole in molten zinc so there's no bare steel inside tubes, behind panels, or at 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 Hancock 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 Ellsworth and Hancock County
Ellsworth is roughly 2,180 miles and about 40 hours of driving from Wharton, TX — one of the farthest deliveries we make. Even so, delivery to coastal Maine is routine, and our team will give you firm freight and timing when you order.
We also serve buyers in nearby markets including Bangor, ME, Augusta, ME, Caribou, ME.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should coastal farms rinse a galvanized trailer?
A freshwater rinse after winter road trips and a few times a year in salt air helps any trailer, but galvanizing doesn't need touch-up paint or rust treatment the way a painted trailer does.
Can I use one trailer for sheep, goats, and cattle?
Yes. With a center gate and optional deck or partition configurations, a 16'–20' stock trailer handles mixed small-farm livestock well.
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.