Cattle Trailers for Sale in Hagerstown, Maryland
Hagerstown is the seat of Washington County in Maryland's Great Valley, right on the Pennsylvania line. The Cumberland Valley around Hagerstown, Boonsboro, and Williamsport is productive farmland with a long dairy and beef tradition, and it sits only minutes from the Franklin County, PA, cattle country around Chambersburg.
Interstate access makes Hagerstown a crossroads: I-81 and I-70 meet here, and farmers regularly haul north to Pennsylvania sales or south into the Shenandoah Valley.
Two Interstates Worth of Road Salt
I-81 and I-70 are among the most heavily salted corridors in the Mid-Atlantic, and Washington County also sees steady freeze-thaw cycling that opens cracks in paint. Add humid summers and a trailer parked outside on a farm lane stays damp for months. Hot dip galvanizing bonds zinc into the steel surface itself, so even when gravel chips the finish, the surrounding zinc keeps protecting the exposed spot. Our 5/16" seam-welded heavy angle frame also resists the racking that cracks coatings on rough roads.
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 Washington 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 Hagerstown and Washington County
Hagerstown is roughly 1,490 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 Frederick, MD, Chambersburg, PA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a gooseneck or bumper-pull better for I-81 hauling?
For loads of more than a few head and long highway runs, a gooseneck tracks more steadily and puts weight over the truck's rear axle. Bumper-pulls are fine for short local hauls.
How long does galvanizing last?
In temperate climates, hot dip galvanizing commonly protects steel for decades, far longer than paint, because the zinc corrodes sacrificially and very slowly.
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.