Utility Trailer Gets a New Purpose

[weldingisfun]

I recently took a well used utility trailer and gave it a new life as a livestock trailer, primarily goats. To date, I have done this to eight utility trailers and sold every one of them within three weeks. Why they are not building these commercially is a mystery? For those who may ask, how does this involve a tractor? Be patient and I will show you how a tractor fits into this. I began this process on 31 January and finished on 29 May 2016. If you follow along you will see how it is done. Enjoy.

 

[Creamer]

I recently took a well used utility trailer and gave it a new life as a livestock trailer, primarily goats. To date, I have done this to eight utility trailers and sold every one of them within three weeks. Why they are not building these commercially is a mystery? For those who may ask, how does this involve a tractor? Be patient and I will show you how a tractor fits into this. I began this process on 31 January and finished on 29 May 2016. If you follow along you will see how it is done. Enjoy. View attachment 470236View attachment 470237

That's awful tall for a goat trailer - got some big goats?

 

[brasco426]

Nice Job, the trailer looks really well made. No goat is getting out of that thing, even the Big ones lol.

 

[weldingisfun]

That's awful tall for a goat trailer - got some big goats?

I don't like bumping my head, Creamer. The height isn't for the goats.

 

[Luke'sScreenName]

Cool. Cost?

 

[weldingisfun]

The trailer was in pretty good shape when I picked it up for $400. The tires were shot as was the decking. All of the steel was in good shape. A few dings in the fenders was all I found. Had originally intended to keep the ramp on it but then realized that would limit how and where the trailer could be used.

 

[Poopdeck Pappy]

That really does look great. Fantastic job!

Does it have a middle gate you can close to keep the animals from all shifting to the back of the trailer?

 

[coobie]

Great Job on that trailer..

 

[weldingisfun]

That really does look great. Fantastic job!

Does it have a middle gate you can close to keep the animals from all shifting to the back of the trailer?

Be patient, Pappy. You will get your answer soon enough.

 

[weldingisfun]

Into the shop to begin the inspection and tear down process. Off comes the ramp and the deck.