Cattle Trailers in Ely, Nevada
Ely sits at over 6,400 feet along US-50 and US-6 in eastern Nevada's Great Basin, the seat of White Pine County and a hub for cow-calf and yearling operations working some of the largest, most remote grazing allotments in the Lower 48. Cattle here move across vast basin-and-range country, with hauls regularly running long distances between summer range, winter pasture, and sale points toward Elko and Salt Lake City.
High Desert Cold and Long Hauling Distances
Ely's elevation brings hard, dry winters with real snow and road salting on US-50 and US-93, while summer sun and alkaline dust take their own toll on painted steel. Because White Pine County ranches often haul farther between pastures than operations in milder climates, a trailer frame here needs to hold up to more cumulative miles and more temperature swings. Star Manufacturing trailers are fully hot dip galvanized — the whole trailer submerged in molten zinc — so the frame resists both winter road salt and basin dust corrosion, not just the visible surface.
Built for Great Basin Ranch Work
- 5/16" thick, 3x5 heavy angle frame, seam welded for long-distance basin-and-range hauling
- Laser cut, tabbed and slotted components for a tight, precise fit
- 14' to 40' lengths — from a small allotment outfit to full commercial range hauling
- Painted or hot dip galvanized, 6'8"/7'/7'6" widths, bar top livestock configuration
Delivery to Ely and White Pine County
Ely is roughly 1,650 miles and about 24 hours of driving from our shop in Wharton, TX. Out-of-state delivery to remote Nevada ranch country is routine for us — spec your build and get instant pricing through our online quote builder.
Serving White Pine County and Eastern Nevada
We work with cow-calf producers and range cattle operations throughout Ely, McGill, and the wider Great Basin backcountry. If you're comparing local builders, ask about frame thickness and finish — with the long hauling distances typical of eastern Nevada ranching, a heavier frame and true galvanized finish pay off over more miles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Ely compare to Elko for cattle hauling needs?
Ely sits farther south and east in a more remote stretch of the Great Basin, while Elko serves as the larger regional hub with more sale barn and interstate transport traffic on I-80.
What length trailer works best for Great Basin range operations?
Many White Pine County outfits run 24'-32' trailers for long allotment-to-ranch moves, with larger commercial operations stepping up to 36'-40' for full loads on longer hauls.
Does a galvanized trailer really matter in a dry climate like eastern Nevada?
Yes — winter road salt on US-50 and US-93 combined with alkaline basin dust attacks welds and seams on painted steel even in a dry climate, which is exactly what full hot dip galvanizing is built to outlast.
What size trailer fits a typical White Pine County herd?
Most range operations running 50-150 head do well with a 28'-32' gooseneck, while smaller meadow or allotment outfits often get by with a 20'-24' trailer for shorter moves.
Also serving nearby Nevada markets: Elko, Winnemucca, and Carson City.
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