Stock Trailer Brand Recommendations?

GaryBDavis · Mar 27, 2008

I'm in the market for a stock trailer. I'm looking at 14k 20'x6'8" pipe top with brush fenders, single rear gate with slider, etc. Any brad recommendations? I'm looking at WW, CM and Gooseneck. I'm in Texas, so having a local dealer is required.

Thanks!

JESSE1 · Mar 28, 2008

Gooseneck has been building trailers for a long time. You can get them in steel or aluminum.

chh · Mar 28, 2008

I have owned WW and they are good trailers, but the Gooseneck I have now is really well built and a better trailer IMO. I have no experience with the CM. Mine is a 24'x 6'8" pipe top with 2 7000 lb torsion axles and the butterfly gates. Compare the way the cut gates are mounted on the Gooseneck compared to the WW. Also the trailer seems better built overall.

capt jack · Mar 30, 2008

All are good trailers, and I've had some of each. But if you look close CM has several features that make it a better trailer (not the lowest price), such as grease fittings on all hindges/pivots, more cross braces under the floor and across the top, and all wires run in conduit. If you're going to keep it a long time or use it hard and often, CM will serve you well. (I'M not a dealer or stock holder).
Jack

Rara Avis · Mar 31, 2008

GaryBDavis said:
I'm in the market for a stock trailer. I'm looking at 14k 20'x6'8" pipe top with brush fenders, single rear gate with slider, etc. Any brad recommendations? I'm looking at WW, CM and Gooseneck. I'm in Texas, so having a local dealer is required.

Thanks!

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weldingisfun · Mar 31, 2008

Gary,
You can't go wrong with these folks and they are not too far from you. They are the only local CM franchised dealer in the local area. Kempner Equipment, Inc.
I've known them for about 6 years now and I can assure you they have the best prices around. Oh yes, I am also their Webmaster and a customer.

GaryBDavis · Apr 3, 2008

Funny you mention Kempner Equipment. I"m going by ther tomorrow to have a look. You can't get me a "buddy" discount can you?

weldingisfun · Apr 4, 2008

GaryBDavis said:
Funny you mention Kempner Equipment. I"m going by ther tomorrow to have a look. You can't get me a "buddy" discount can you?

Heck, I can't even get a buddy discount for me. Did you talk to Kevin or Cory? Both are good guys and will treat you right. Let us know how it turns out.

GaryBDavis · Apr 4, 2008

I talked to Kevin. Seems to know his stuff. I hear good things about these folks. Still, it's a lot of money to buy a new cattle trailer.

weldingisfun · Apr 5, 2008

GaryBDavis said:
I talked to Kevin. Seems to know his stuff. I hear good things about these folks. Still, it's a lot of money to buy a new cattle trailer.

You are right about that, Gary. Anything new and made of steel costs a lot of $$$$ these days. I'm glad you went by. Have you gone to the Web site that PaulChristensen recommended? I found a nice used 16' X 6'6" CM Stocker on it. Had to drive 5 hours, one way, to get it. But, that was before diesel went to $4 a gallon.