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Cattle Drive Livestock Trailer with Winter Panels & Cattle Baron Gooseneck Trailer by Merritt Trailers, Inc.

General

Ease of Operation

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  • Cattle Drive Trailers
  • Legend Line Trailers
Merritt Tube-Style Gate on Livestock Trailer

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.

Straddle Walls of Livestock Trailer

Wall Straddle Angles

Keeps you out of the way of the loading and unloading area.

Cargo Seal on Merritt Livestock Trailer

Door Seal Kit

Cargo seals that are easy to use and quick to install. Perfect for hauling imported or quarantined livestock.

Divide Gates Inside Livestock Trailer

Extra Divide Gates

Need more compartments to haul split loads? Adding extra center gates is the answer.

Cleating on Floor of Livestock Trailer

Threshold Deck Cleating

Deck cleating at ramps and thresholds increases traction and allows for better footing at these critical areas.

Roof Hatch in Livestock Trailer

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.

Gate for Funneling Livestock in and out of Trailer

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.

Merritt Trailers Crank-Up Front Deck

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.

Merritt Trailers Man Access Door on Livestock Trailer

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.

Merritt Trailers Folding Guide Gate

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.

Merritt Trailers Guide Gate Support Arm

Guide Gate Support Arm

The folding support arm provides a solid support for the guide panel.

Merritt Trailers Gate Latch

Gate Latch

Spring-loaded drop pins to lock gates are only one of the many latching systems available at Merritt Trailers.

Clean Out

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  • Cattle Drive Trailers
  • Legend Line Trailers
Merritt Flat Rear Floor

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.

Drain Flap in Merritt Livestock Trailer

Outside Opening Drains

Flips open from the outside to drain out.

Swing-Open Gate

Dead Gate

Swing-open gate aids in cleanout of lower front deck with a smooth edge to the belly.

Drain Flap for Rear End Sheet

Rear End Sheet Drain

Large cutout made flush to the floor allows for easy washout. Positive lock reduces dripping and bending.

Plug-Style Drain

Drop Box Drain

Plug-style drain can opens to a large hole for cleanout.

Animal Handling

Winter Panel Kit

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  • Cattle Drive Trailers
  • Legend Line Trailers
Factory Built-In Winter Panel Storage

Coroplas Package – Factory Built-In

The easiest way to handle, remove and store your winter panels.

Coroplas Nose Storage Box to Store Panels

Coroplas Nose Storage Box

Keep your panels with the trailer when you need them.

Winter Clip Kit

After-Market Side Winter Clip Kit

Installs on new construction or your used trailer to panel up your trailer for any weather conditions.

Door Gap Filler

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

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  • Cattle Drive Trailers
  • Legend Line Trailers
Lay-Down Doghouse

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

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

Full Lay-Down Doghouse

Gives you the ability to spread out your load and balance out your weight.

Deck Packages

  • Legend Line Trailers
Hog Deck

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

  • Legend Line Trailers
Rear End of Merritt Livestock Trailer

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.

Nose Panels Punched with Venting Holes

Fully-Punched Nose Venting

Fully punched or tapered sheets only.

West Coast Side Door Load

West Coast Side Door Load Full High-Up Chute Door

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.

West Coast Side Door Load Full High – Vented Swing Door

Full High – Vented Swing Door

Full high swing doors allow for doghouse deck loading and give more clearance into the doghouse level.

West Coast Side Door Load Traditional Swing Doors

Traditional Swing Doors

Traditional swing door style that is very durable and can be lifted off the hinges.

West Coast Side Door Load 1/2 Up-Chute Door

1/2 Up-Chute Door

Up-chute style door panel allows for tight clearances at the loading chute.

Accessories

Lights

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  • Cattle Drive Trailers
  • Legend Line Trailers
Top of Merritt Livestock Trailer with Spot for Name Sign to Mount

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.

Grommet Mount on Livestock Trailer

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 on Livestock Trailer

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.

Single-Piece Light Bar for Rear Post Lights on Livestock Trailer

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 on Livestock Trailer

Rear Butt Plate Lights

Rear marker lights add more bling to your trailer.

Light Bar on Merritt Livestock 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-Mounted Spotlights

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

  • Legend Line Trailers
Storage Boxes Mounted to Frame of Livestock Trailer

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.

Stacked Storage Boxes

Double-Stacked Storage

These are great for storing your winter panels and extra shavings.

Stainless Steel Sheeting

Merritt Livestock Trailer with 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.

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