Cattle Trailers for Tulsa & Northeast Oklahoma
Northeast Oklahoma is some of the best cattle country in the United States. Tulsa sits in the middle of it — surrounded by Osage, Rogers, Mayes, Cherokee, Wagoner, Creek, and Okmulgee counties where commercial cattle operations, stocker programs, and cow-calf ranches form the backbone of the regional economy. This region feeds cattle into some of the largest auction markets in the country.
Star Manufacturing, based in Wharton, TX, builds heavy-duty hot dip galvanized cattle trailers and ships them throughout Oklahoma. Tulsa is approximately 6 to 6.5 hours north of Wharton via I-35 and the Turner Turnpike. Get an instant quote at /build.
What Oklahoma Cattle Producers Need in a Trailer
Northeast Oklahoma's cattle operations deal with a mix of terrain and weather conditions — from the rocky cross timbers and Ozark foothills to open prairie, with Oklahoma's ice storms, spring flooding, and summer heat all taking their toll on equipment. Our trailers are built for this kind of working life:
- 5/16" thick, 3×5 heavy angle frame — seam welded structural steel. The starting point is a heavy frame that handles Oklahoma's rough pasture roads without flexing and cracking at the welds
- Full hot dip galvanized finish — Oklahoma's spring rains, creek bottoms, and muddy pastures create a corrosive environment for trailer undersides and floors. Hot dip galvanizing protects the steel from the inside out, not just on the surface
- Laser cut, tabbed and slotted precision fit — tight-fitting joints throughout the structure resist moisture intrusion and the freeze-thaw cycle that cracks weaker painted joints in Oklahoma winters
- 14' to 40' sizes — from smaller personal-use trailers to full 40' commercial haulers
Northeast Oklahoma's Cattle Industry
The Tulsa region is surrounded by major cattle-producing counties and some of the most important auction markets in the Great Plains:
- Tulsa Livestock Market — historically one of the largest auction markets in the country, handling commercial cattle, cow-calf pairs, stockers, and feeder cattle
- Osage County — the massive Osage Nation ranch territory, home to some of Oklahoma's largest cattle operations running on native prairie grassland
- Rogers County (Claremore area) — active stocker and cow-calf operations, strong auction market participation
- Mayes County (Pryor area) — commercial cattle producers and stocker operators feeding into Tulsa and Joplin, MO markets
- Cherokee County (Tahlequah area) — Ozark foothills cattle country with cow-calf operations on pastures carved out of timber land
- Okmulgee County — oil patch and cattle country, with producers running commercial herds on improved pastures
Delivery to Tulsa from Star Manufacturing
Tulsa is approximately 6–6.5 hours from our Wharton, TX facility via I-35 North and the Turner or Will Rogers Turnpike. We offer delivery to the Tulsa metro and surrounding Northeast Oklahoma counties. Oklahoma buyers can also arrange to pick up directly from our facility — call (979) 532-1486 to discuss your options.
Trailer Configurations for Oklahoma Operations
| Size | Capacity | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| 24' | 14–16 cattle | Smaller stocker and cow-calf operations |
| 28' | 18–22 cattle | Active commercial producers, auction hauls |
| 32' | 22–26 cattle | Mid-size commercial operations |
| 36'–40' | 26–32+ cattle | Large operations, Osage county-scale ranches |
Get a Quote for Tulsa Delivery
Use our online quote builder to configure your trailer and get an instant price. Call (979) 532-1486 or contact us to discuss delivery to Tulsa or Northeast Oklahoma. We're at 2507 County Rd 231, Wharton, TX 77488.
Also see our Oklahoma City cattle trailer page and browse our full cattle trailer lineup. Our hauling guides and maintenance resources are available for all buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions — Tulsa Oklahoma Cattle Trailers
Do you deliver cattle trailers to Tulsa, Oklahoma?
Yes. We deliver to Tulsa and the surrounding Northeast Oklahoma region. Tulsa is approximately 6–6.5 hours from our Wharton, TX facility. Call (979) 532-1486 for delivery pricing.
How does galvanized hold up in Oklahoma winters?
Galvanized steel handles freeze-thaw cycles significantly better than painted steel. The zinc layer is bonded metallurgically — it doesn't crack or peel when temperatures fluctuate. Ice storms and spring thaws that cause painted trailers to rust at welds and seams are not an issue for a properly galvanized trailer.
What auction markets do Tulsa-area producers use?
The primary markets are Tulsa Livestock Market, Claremore Livestock Market (Rogers County), and Pryor Livestock Auction (Mayes County). Many Northeast Oklahoma operators also move cattle to Oklahoma National Stockyards in OKC for larger loads.
Can I order online and arrange delivery without visiting your facility?
Yes. Use the quote builder to configure and price your trailer, then call us at (979) 532-1486 to place your order and arrange delivery. You don't need to visit us in person, though you're always welcome to come see the operation in Wharton.