Cattle Trailers for Sale in Frederick, Maryland
Frederick is the seat of Frederick County, one of Maryland's top agricultural counties and its largest dairy producer. North of town, the Catoctin and Middletown valleys are full of dairy farms, beef cow-calf herds, horse operations, and row-crop ground, and the Frederick Fair each September draws 4-H and FFA families from across the region.
Farmers here haul to sales and processors in Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, often on I-70, I-270, and US-15, so a trailer needs to handle highway miles as well as farm lanes.
Humid Summers and a Heavily Salted I-70 Corridor
Frederick County sees roughly 42 inches of rain a year with sticky summers, and winter crews salt I-70, I-270, and US-15 heavily. Brine thrown up under a trailer settles in seams, crossmembers, and gate hinges. On a painted trailer, rust starts at the first chip and creeps under the paint within a few seasons. A fully hot dip galvanized trailer has zinc on every surface, inside tubing and behind panels, so there is no bare steel for moisture or salt to find.
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 Frederick 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 Frederick and Frederick County
Frederick is roughly 1,500 miles and about 27 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 Gettysburg, PA, Hagerstown, MD.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size trailer suits a Frederick County dairy?
Most dairies hauling heifers and cull cows choose a 20'-24' gooseneck with a center gate. Smaller beef and horse-and-cattle operations are often well served by 14'-18'.
Do you build utility trailers for Maryland contractors?
Yes. Our utility construction trailers use the same seam-welded, galvanized frame and shrug off winter road salt.
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.