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Used livestock trailers for sale

Selected used livestock trailers available from Kieffer Bétail. Specifications and prices from our stock.

73 results

€850

Lider LIDER

2020 · Livestock trailer · France

Year 2020 · Axles 1-axle

€11,800

Stehmann 2 Stock

1994 · Livestock trailer · Germany

Year 1994 · Axles 2-axle · Payload 5320 kg · Gross weight 10500 kg

€750

2 Pferde

1994 · Livestock trailer · Germany

Year 1994 · Payload 1350 kg · Gross weight 2000 kg

€999

Holz Poly 2 Pferde

1999 · Livestock trailer · Germany

Year 1999 · Payload 1320 kg · Gross weight 2000 kg

€1,850

Holz Poly 2 Pferde

1994 · Livestock trailer · Germany

Year 1994 · Payload 1350 kg · Gross weight 2000 kg

€1,950

Böckmann Uno

2007 · Livestock trailer · Germany

Year 2007 · Gross weight 1300 kg

Independent dealer since 2016EU-wide salesExport and transport support

Operators looking at used livestock trailers for sale usually begin with the animals they carry and the roads they use, then measure each candidate against that duty. This catalogue gathers units with different deck layouts, roof systems and axle counts, so a specification can be chosen for the work rather than the other way round. Configuration, condition and previous use are read together, because a trailer that suits one route may be poorly matched to another. Some buyers examine new animal transport trailers first, to decide whether a used unit can cover the same duty.

Matching a trailer to the transport task

The first choice concerns the body: a single or double deck, a fixed or sliding roof, and the number of internal partitions determine how groups are separated on the move. Among the used livestock transport trailers listed here, gross weight and payload set what may legally be carried, while loading length, width and height decide access and ventilation. Axle count and suspension influence stability under load, and these figures should be checked against the towing vehicle as carefully as against the animals being moved.

Assessing a second-hand unit

With second hand livestock trailers for sale, structure deserves more attention than finish. Service records and registration documents establish how the unit has been maintained and where it has operated. The chassis and frame should be checked for straightness, the floor and deck panels for corrosion or soft areas, and the roof mechanism for even travel. Brakes, tyres and suspension are best judged as a set, since renewal is costly, and gates, partitions and ramps show where loading has left its mark.

Cost beyond the asking figure

A cattle carrier price is only the visible part of the outlay. A technical inspection, any outstanding repair and replacement consumables add to the invoice, and transport, export paperwork and registration matter when the unit sits abroad. Where applicable, VAT treatment changes the amount actually payable. Buyers sometimes compare a clean unit with a cheaper one that needs work, and the second frequently proves the more expensive once those items are added. The livestock trailer cost that matters is therefore the delivered, road-ready total.

Buying livestock trailers

The practical approach is to compare cattle carriers for sale by make, model and configuration, then narrow the list with filters for year, condition, location and price until only realistic candidates remain. Technical condition and equipment should be weighed rather than assumed. When you buy livestock trailers remotely, ask the seller for documents, extra photographs, service information and delivery arrangements before committing. Reviewing several offers side by side keeps the decision tied to evidence, and a livestock transport trailer dealer can help clarify specifications that the photographs alone do not settle.

FAQ

What is the difference between gross weight and payload on these trailers?

Gross weight is the maximum the loaded trailer may weigh, while payload is what remains for the animals after the trailer's own weight is deducted. Payload is the figure that matters when planning loads, and it should be checked against the towing vehicle's limits. The two values are often quoted together on a specification sheet.

Is a sliding roof worth looking for on second hand animal transport trailers?

A sliding roof eases loading and can improve airflow, which matters on longer journeys. Its mechanism is also a point of wear, so it should be operated during an inspection rather than judged from a photograph. Whether it is essential depends on the animals carried and the routes used.

How should documents be handled before a purchase abroad?

Registration papers, service history and any inspection records should be reviewed before payment. For cross-border sales, export documents and VAT treatment need to be clarified in advance, as they change the total cost. Transport should be agreed at the same time as the price, not afterwards.

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