Moving Heavy Equipment Between Clearing Jobs
Land clearing and brush mulching contractors haul some of the heaviest equipment in the ranch services business — skid steers with forestry mulching heads, mini excavators, and brush cutters that can weigh well over 10,000 pounds combined with the trailer itself. Getting that equipment safely from job to job across rural Texas roads and rough ranch entrances requires a trailer with real load capacity and a frame that won't fatigue under constant heavy use.
Star Manufacturing builds every trailer in Wharton, TX on a 5/16" thick, 3×5 heavy angle frame, seam welded for strength, and finishes it with a full hot dip galvanized coating — the entire trailer submerged in molten zinc rather than just painted — so land clearing contractors get equipment haulers built to run hard, job after job.
What Land Clearing Contractors Need in a Trailer
- High weight capacity for skid steers, mulching attachments, and mini excavators loaded together
- Low deck height and sturdy ramps for safe, quick loading and unloading of tracked and wheeled equipment
- Reinforced flooring that holds up under the point loads of heavy tracked machinery
- Durable tie-down points rated for the weight of forestry and clearing equipment
- Reliable towing over rough entrances since many clearing jobs sit on undeveloped rural and ranch land
Why Frame Strength Matters for Equipment Hauling
Land clearing contractors move heavy machinery from job to job nearly every day during a busy season. Star Manufacturing's seam-welded 3×5 heavy angle frame is built to carry that repeated, concentrated weight without the flex or fatigue that shortens the working life of a lighter equipment trailer under constant heavy loading.
Built for a Demanding Work Schedule
Between diesel exhaust, mud, brush debris, and exposure to weather on remote job sites, an equipment trailer used for land clearing work takes a beating. A fully hot dip galvanized trailer resists the corrosion that comes from that kind of daily abuse, keeping the trailer working and holding its resale value far longer than a painted equivalent.
Sizing for Land Clearing Operations
| Equipment Load | Recommended Length | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| Single skid steer with attachment | 16'-20' | One-machine crews working smaller acreage jobs |
| Skid steer plus mini excavator | 20'-28' | Full clearing crews hauling multiple machines together |
| Multi-machine clearing operation | 28'-40' | Larger contracting operations running full equipment fleets between job sites |
Get a Build Priced Online
Star Manufacturing's online quote builder gives land clearing and brush mulching contractors instant pricing on trailers from 14' to 40', built to haul heavy equipment to rural and ranch job sites. Every trailer is manufactured in Wharton, TX with laser cut, tabbed-and-slotted steel components for a precision fit.
Browse our utility trailer lineup, see our tree service contractor page, or contact us at (979) 532-1486 to price out a build for your operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size trailer works best for hauling a skid steer and mulching head?
A 20'-28' equipment trailer typically covers a skid steer with a forestry mulching attachment, with larger operations moving up to 28'-40' to haul multiple machines together.
Can a Star Manufacturing trailer handle tracked equipment loading?
Yes, with a low deck height and sturdy ramp configuration, our equipment trailers are built to load and unload tracked machinery safely and efficiently.
Does the galvanized finish hold up to daily job site abuse?
Yes. Full hot dip galvanizing resists the corrosion caused by mud, debris, and weather exposure common on land clearing job sites. Use the quote builder or call (979) 532-1486.