General
Ease of Operation
Roll-Up Door/Swing Gate
Keeps livestock where you want them. Tube style gate closes off rear door for easier cattle handling. Completely removable if needed and works with the main access door.
Wall Straddle Angles
Keeps you out of the way of the loading and unloading area.
Door Seal Kit
Cargo seals that are easy to use and quick to install. Perfect for hauling imported or quarantined livestock.
Extra Divide Gates
Need more compartments to haul split loads? Adding extra center gates is the answer.
Threshold Deck Cleating
Deck cleating at ramps and thresholds increases traction and allows for better footing at these critical areas.
Roof Hatch
Keep your drivers safe and give your livestock extra ventilation when the weather requires it. The Merritt roof is built to handle this popular option.
Front Funnel Gate
Tube or panel style for better and safer livestock handling. Double-locking stainless steel pins mean more strength when you need it. Shown with optional threshold cleating.
Crank-Up Front Deck
No need to throw deck any more. Two or three-position crank-up decks are fast and easy and provide better animal footing than regular planks. A solid deck section means less freezing and worn hinges after years of use.
Man-Access Door
Bio-Security means keeping you out of the confinement barn or the loading chute. Helps you comply with producers bio-security needs and still get the trailer loaded quickly.
Folding Guide Gate
Folding guide gates with protective hiding panels allow drivers to remain safely in the trailer and protected from animals while being unseen providing a smoother loading process.
Guide Gate Support Arm
The folding support arm provides a solid support for the guide panel.
Gate Latch
Spring-loaded drop pins to lock gates are only one of the many latching systems available at Merritt Trailers.
Clean Out
Flat Rear Floor Sections
Flat rear section makes washout much easier and quicker by removing the floor corrugations at the rear of the belly. These can also be ordered on the rear floor.
Outside Opening Drains
Flips open from the outside to drain out.
Dead Gate
Swing-open gate aids in cleanout of lower front deck with a smooth edge to the belly.
Rear End Sheet Drain
Large cutout made flush to the floor allows for easy washout. Positive lock reduces dripping and bending.
Drop Box Drain
Plug-style drain can opens to a large hole for cleanout.
Animal Handling
Winter Panel Kit
Coroplas Package – Factory Built-In
The easiest way to handle, remove and store your winter panels.
Coroplas Nose Storage Box
Keep your panels with the trailer when you need them.
After-Market Side Winter Clip Kit
Installs on new construction or your used trailer to panel up your trailer for any weather conditions.
Roll-Up Door Fillers
Merritt’s door gap filler keeps livestock warmer in the winter by eliminating the wind that comes in through the gate. This option is also removable for warmer months when more airflow is needed.
Doghouse Options
Lay-Down Doghouse
Single-pull handles allow easy one-handed operation for lowering the foldable doghouse, leaving the other hand to gently guide the floor to its resting place.
Split-Lid Doghouse
Increase useable floor space over the axles by using the rear of the doghouse. This creates an “L” shape so smaller livestock can be loaded quickly underneath and up into the doghouse.
Full Lay-Down Doghouse
Gives you the ability to spread out your load and balance out your weight.
Deck Packages
Hog Deck Package
Allows for conversion to a full third deck. Includes deck planks, gates, lights and storage rails. Lightweight and easy to clean, keeping you on the road.
Air Vent Options
Punched Rear-End Sheets
Livestock health and comfort can be enhanced by adding extra airflow. Merritt Trailers, Inc. designs always have livestock health in mind.
Fully-Punched Nose Venting
Fully punched or tapered sheets only.
West Coast Side Door Load
Full High-Up Chute Door
Full high version up-chute door will allow you to load the doghouse deck from the side with sheep or goats.
Full High – Vented Swing Door
Full high swing doors allow for doghouse deck loading and give more clearance into the doghouse level.
Traditional Swing Doors
Traditional swing door style that is very durable and can be lifted off the hinges.
1/2 Up-Chute Door
Up-chute style door panel allows for tight clearances at the loading chute.
Accessories
Lights
High-Mounted Name Sign
The high mounting position keeps your company name out in front of potential customers. The clean installation creates good looks and functionality.
Optional Grommet Mount
Helps keep your trailer visible in bad weather. High outside-corner mounting allows for Stop/Turn/Tail combinations.
Rear Back-Up Lights
Flood lights provide lighting to the chute area and allow easier night loading. Recessed into the rear plate to keep them free from damage.
Rear Post Light Bars
Good looks and lower maintenance are the benefits of the single-piece light bar. Allows you to have up to 23 extra rear post lights.
Rear Butt Plate Lights
Rear marker lights add more bling to your trailer.
Stop, Turn & Tail Light Bar
An exclusive option you can only get at Merritt! You can use this set as all three functions can be wired in legally.
Top Spotlights
Easier night loading is possible with these floodlights. Top-mounting gives you a good look at the entire chute area (shown with optional access ladder).
Spread Mounted Tool Box
Frame Storage Boxes
Handy storage space between the axles provides you with a place for everything. Genuine Merritt quality exists in every toolbox we build.
Double-Stacked Storage
These are great for storing your winter panels and extra shavings.
Stainless Steel Sheeting
Shine up your front & rear with the high-polished, 14 gauge, full sheet & post stainless steel package. This is not a glue-on or wrap-around.
See how quality, design, durability, lightweight and animal health and handling can all come together.
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