Cattle Trailers in Hays, Kansas
Hays anchors Ellis County and sits at the eastern edge of what ranchers and feedlot operators call the western Kansas feedlot corridor — a stretch running from Hays through Great Bend, Dodge City, Garden City, and Liberal that feeds and finishes millions of cattle every year. If you're operating anywhere in this corridor, you already know what daily cattle hauling does to a trailer — constant loading, feedlot mud and manure, long highway miles between yards, and a workload most trailers were never built to survive long-term. Star Manufacturing builds cattle trailers specifically for that kind of use, and we deliver them to Hays and the surrounding feedlot region from our plant in Wharton, TX.
Built for Feedlot-Corridor Duty
Our cattle trailers start with a 5/16" thick, 3x5 heavy angle frame, seam welded (not stitch welded) for continuous structural integrity. Every component is laser cut and tabbed-and-slotted before welding, so the fit-up is precise and consistent trailer after trailer — no gaps, no shortcuts. That matters when a trailer is running daily loads of 600-900 lb feeder calves or heavier finished cattle in and out of pens multiple times a week.
- 5/16" heavy angle steel frame, seam welded
- Laser cut, tabbed and slotted components for precision fit
- Full hot dip galvanized finish available — entire trailer submerged in molten zinc
- Bar top livestock configuration for airflow and cattle visibility
- Widths: 6'8", 7', 7'6"
- Lengths from 14' to 40' — sized for commercial feedlot volume
Why Galvanized Matters in Feedlot Country
Ellis County and the western Kansas feedlot corridor don't get Gulf Coast humidity, but that doesn't mean steel is safe from corrosion. Feedlot pens are saturated with manure acids and ammonia, and equipment gets washed down constantly — that combination eats through paint and undercuts unprotected steel far faster than most owners expect, even in a dry climate. Add hard winters with road salt on I-70 and area highways, and a painted trailer's finish can start failing within just a couple of seasons of heavy feedlot use. Our full hot dip galvanized process submerges the entire trailer — frame, floor structure, gates — in molten zinc, forming a metallurgically bonded coating that stands up to feedlot corrosion for decades. For any operation running cattle through commercial feedyards, it's the trailer finish that actually pays for itself.
Serving Hays, Ellis County, and the Feedlot Corridor
We deliver regularly to ranches and feedlot operations across Ellis, Russell, Trego, Rush, and Barton counties, and coordinate hauling further west into the Great Bend, Dodge City, and Garden City feedlot region. Hays' position on I-70 makes it a natural stop for cattle and equipment moving across western Kansas.
Delivery to Hays and Western Kansas
Star Manufacturing is located at 2507 County Rd 231, Wharton, TX 77488, roughly a 10-11 hour drive northwest to Hays. We regularly deliver to Kansas feedlot operators and order buyers, so being out of state is never a reason to settle for a trailer that won't hold up to feedlot conditions. Configure your trailer through our online builder and we'll arrange delivery straight to your operation.
Get Your Cattle Trailer Quote for Hays, Kansas
Use our online quote builder to spec out length, width, and finish with instant pricing, or browse our complete cattle trailer lineup. If your operation also needs equipment for construction or general hauling, see our utility construction trailers. For sizing help or questions about galvanized vs. painted for feedlot use, contact us or call (979) 532-1486.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you deliver cattle trailers to Hays, Kansas?
Yes. We deliver galvanized and painted cattle trailers throughout Ellis County and the western Kansas feedlot corridor from our Wharton, TX manufacturing facility.
Is a galvanized cattle trailer necessary for feedlot use?
Feedlot environments expose trailers to manure acids, ammonia, and frequent wash-downs that corrode steel regardless of regional climate. A hot dip galvanized finish resists this corrosion far longer than paint.
What length trailer do I need for feedlot-volume hauling?
We build trailers from 14' up to 40'; most commercial feedlot operations in the Hays area run 24'-32' trailers, but our online builder can help size the right length for your typical load.