Cattle Trailers for Sale in Kingston, Rhode Island
Kingston sits in Washington County — the area Rhode Islanders call South County — just inland from Narragansett Bay and home to the University of Rhode Island's agricultural programs. Rhode Island is the smallest state in the country, but South County still holds the bulk of its working farmland: grass-fed beef herds, small dairies, heritage-breed hog and sheep operations, and a growing number of farms selling direct to Providence and Newport restaurants and farmers markets.
Operations here tend to be small and diversified, and many owners haul a few head at a time — to processors, to shows, to another pasture, or to livestock sales across the line in Connecticut and Massachusetts. That kind of frequent short hauling puts a premium on a trailer that is easy to hook up, rides well, and does not need constant maintenance.
Salt Air From the Bay, Salt on the Roads All Winter
Kingston is only a few miles from the Atlantic, so a trailer parked here breathes salt-laden coastal air year-round. Then winter adds a second attack: I-95, US-1, and Route 138 are salted heavily through every nor'easter, and that brine gets packed into every weld seam and crossmember. A painted trailer takes it from both sides — coastal humidity in summer, road salt in winter — and a single rock chip can turn into rust spreading under the paint within a couple of seasons. Hot dip galvanizing coats every surface, inside and out, so there is no bare steel for either one to reach.
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 Kingston and Washington County
Kingston is roughly 1,900 miles and about 35 hours of driving from Wharton, TX. That's a long haul, but we deliver across New England regularly — including farms in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Out-of-state delivery is routine — our team will quote freight and timing with your order.
We also serve buyers in nearby markets including Litchfield, CT, Willimantic, CT.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a 14' or 16' trailer big enough for a small South County farm?
For most Rhode Island operations moving a handful of cows, calves, or small stock, a 14'–20' bumper-pull or gooseneck covers it. If you haul to sales or processors for neighbors too, stepping up to 24' gives you room to grow without a second trailer.
Do galvanized trailers hold up in coastal air long-term?
Yes. The zinc coating corrodes sacrificially and very slowly, protecting the steel underneath even where it gets scratched — which is why galvanizing is the standard for marine and coastal steel.
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.