Cattle Trailers in Waco & Central Texas
Central Texas — from the Blackland Prairie east of Waco to the rolling country through Hillsboro, Corsicana, and Coryell County — runs a significant amount of stocker and cow-calf cattle. Ranchers hauling out of McLennan, Hill, Bosque, Coryell, Falls, and Hamilton counties deal with everything from red clay mud to cedar-country limestone. Your trailer needs to handle it all without falling apart.
Star Manufacturing, based in Wharton, TX, builds heavy-duty cattle trailers with a structural edge most competitors don't offer: a 5/16" thick, 3×5 heavy angle steel frame, seam welded and finished with full hot-dip galvanizing. Sized 14' to 40', with a precision laser-cut build process, these trailers are made for real cattle work — not just light-duty hauling.
What Sets Star Manufacturing Apart
- 5/16" frame steel — heavier gauge than most competitors in this class
- Seam welded joints — full-length weld, not tack welded at intervals
- Full hot-dip galvanizing — the entire trailer submerged in molten zinc, bonding to every surface including interior tubes and weld seams
- Laser-cut components — tabbed and slotted for precision fit; components don't shift or gap like hand-measured cut steel
- 14' to 40' sizes — from small ranch haulers to large commercial operators
Distance from Wharton to Waco
Wharton to Waco is approximately 140 miles, a roughly 2-hour drive on US-59 North to I-10 or up TX-6. Buyers from the Waco area regularly make the trip to pick up in Wharton; we also discuss delivery on a case-by-case basis. Call (979) 532-1486 to talk through options.
Central Texas Counties We Serve
- McLennan County: Waco, Woodway, Hewitt, McGregor, Hillsboro area
- Hill County: Hillsboro, Itasca, Covington, Aquilla
- Bosque County: Meridian, Clifton, Valley Mills, Cranfills Gap
- Coryell County: Gatesville, Copperas Cove, Evant, Turnersville
- Falls County: Marlin, Rosebud, Lott, Chilton
- Hamilton County: Hamilton, Hico, Carlton, Pottsville
Waco Area Livestock Markets
McLennan County and surrounding areas support active cattle trading throughout the year, with stocker and feeder cattle moving through local markets. If you're running cattle to auction regularly, your trailer's floor and frame take a beating — loading, hosing down, steel-on-steel contact with gates and chutes. Star Manufacturing's heavier frame and galvanized finish means fewer repairs and longer service life under that kind of use.
Choosing the Right Trailer for Your Operation
Not sure what size fits your herd? A few guidelines:
- 14'–16': Small cow-calf operations, vet moves, 5–7 head of 1,000 lb cattle
- 20'–24': Mid-size herds, 8–12 head per load, typical ranch hauling
- 28'–32': Commercial operations, stocker runs, larger cow-calf herds
- 36'–40': High-volume commercial hauling, custom cattle operations
Use the online quote builder to price any configuration instantly, or see the full cattle trailer lineup for detailed specs.
Get Started
Central Texas ranchers looking for a trailer built to last 20+ years without constant rust repairs have one clear choice in the Star Manufacturing galvanized lineup. Get pricing right now at starmetalfab.com/build, call us at (979) 532-1486, or reach out online.
Star Manufacturing | 2507 County Rd 231, Wharton, TX 77488