2.3 Ton Double Axle Cattle Trailer 3.0m x 1.8m

Farmers across the Northern Cape ask us for a double axle cattle trailer that loads calmly, tows straight and lasts through hard seasons on gravel. This 2.3 ton double axle cattle trailer, with a 3.0m by 1.8m deck, is the compact end of our livestock range and suits smallholdings, weaner groups and short auction runs. Trailers SA is a retailer in Hartswater, so we source, price and support this build for you rather than manufacture it ourselves.

Double Axle Cattle Trailer Overview

The 3.0m by 1.8m deck gives you roughly five and a half square metres of floor, enough for a small group of weaners or a few mature head on shorter trips. It rides on two braked axles, which keeps the load stable behind a bakkie and gives controlled stopping when the trailer is full. The main frame is built for daily farm duty rather than occasional weekend use.

Chassis And Frame

The chassis is 100mm by 50mm by 2mm lipped channel, tied into a 76mm by 38mm by 5mm open channel A-frame in a ladder-frame layout. Every surface is finished in painted 2K Duco. This is a painted steel build, not a galvanised one, so a yearly wash and a touch-up of any chips keeps rust at bay in dusty, high-lime districts.

Deck, Gates And Loading

The floor is 2.0mm thick lipped channel with drain strips, and the wheels sit outside the body so the usable width stays clear. The 1.8m headboard and side rails have their first 300mm closed with plate, with the main frame built from 50mm square tube, which stops legs and hooves slipping through low down. At the back a swing and sliding gate combo runs on rollers at the bottom for easy one-person loading.

Axles, Brakes And Running Gear

Two 1600kg leaf-spring axles carry the deck, matched to a 2700kg coupler and 14 inch wheels. A 14 inch spare sits on the A-frame and a 48mm jockey wheel handles hitching. Lighting is a 12V LED harness for clear signalling on the road. Mesh sides and axle upgrades are available on request, and the standard colour choice covers white, black, green or brown.

Standard Features

• 2300kg GVM on two braked leaf-spring axles
• 3.0m by 1.8m deck with 2.0mm lipped-channel floor and drain strips
• 1.8m headboard and rails, first 300mm plated on a 50mm square-tube frame
• Rear swing and sliding gate combo with bottom rollers
• 2700kg coupler, 14 inch wheels and A-frame spare
• 48mm jockey wheel and 12V LED lighting
• Painted 2K Duco finish in white, black, green or brown
• Optional mesh sides and axle upgrades on request

Full Specifications

The table below lists only the figures published for this model. Tare weight is confirmed on order because it varies with the options you choose.

Payload, GVM And Licensing

This trailer carries a 2300kg gross vehicle mass, so the combined weight of the trailer and its animals must stay within that limit. Because it sits well over 750kg, it is a braked trailer by law, and your towing vehicle must be rated to pull the loaded mass. Driver licensing and combination limits are set out in the national framework, so confirm your licence code and your bakkie tow rating before your first trip. See our request a quote page if you need help matching the trailer to your vehicle.

How This Model Compares

If you regularly move more head, the longer 4.0m version on the same 2.3 ton platform adds deck length without stepping up the axle rating. Buyers who want middle gates, a loading ramp and heavier running gear should look at the upgraded and 3 ton builds in the same tandem axle livestock range. This base model stays the most affordable way into a proper braked cattle trailer.

Livestock Transport And Road Duties

Moving live animals brings welfare and load-securing duties that rest with the driver, including safe stocking density, secure gates and sensible speeds for the load. Rather than quote specific clauses, we point you to the National Road Traffic Act for the current legal position. The National Road Traffic Act and the associated animal welfare guidance are worth reading before you haul livestock any distance.

Delivery, Warranty And Ordering

We offer free delivery on orders over R20 000, and you are welcome to collect from our yard in Hartswater. Full delivery options are set out on our site. The build carries the builder warranty, which we administer on your behalf, and the terms are explained on our warranty page. To order this cattle trailer or ask about colours and mesh sides, send us your details and we will confirm price and availability.