2.3 Ton Double Axle Cattle Trailer 3.0m x 1.8m (Upgraded)

What does the upgrade actually add? On this upgraded cattle trailer the 3.0m by 1.8m deck and the 2300kg gross mass stay the same, but the gates, floor and running gear all step up for operators who load and unload every week. Trailers SA prices and supports the build from Hartswater as your livestock trailer retailer, not as the manufacturer.

What The Upgraded Cattle Trailer Adds

Compared with the base 3.0m model, this version gains a middle swing and sliding gate and a right-hand side gate that hang from above on bearings, plus a loading ramp on the right that can also be used at the back. The floor gains an M12 removable grid, and three extra length supports run along the top to stiffen the body under a shifting load.

Chassis And Frame

The chassis and A-frame are both 76mm by 38mm by 5mm open channel in a ladder-frame layout, finished in painted 2K Duco. As with the whole range, this is a painted steel build rather than a galvanised one, so an occasional wash and touch-up keeps the finish sound in high-lime farming districts.

Deck, Gates And Loading

The 2.0mm lipped-channel floor keeps its drain strips and adds the removable M12 grid for easier cleaning between loads. The 1.8m headboard and rails have their first 300mm closed with plate on a 50mm square-tube frame. With gates at the back, in the middle and on the side, you can split a load or unload part of a group without moving the rest.

Axles, Brakes And Running Gear

Suspension moves up to 1020mm 8-blade heavy-duty leaf springs on two 1600kg axles, matched to a 2700kg coupler and 14 inch wheels with an A-frame spare. A larger 60mm jockey wheel eases hitching, and a 12V LED harness handles lighting. Mesh sides, axle upgrades and the white, black, green or brown colour options remain available on request.

Standard Features

• 2300kg GVM on two braked 1020mm 8-blade HD leaf-spring axles
• 3.0m by 1.8m deck with removable M12 floor grid and drain strips
• Rear, middle and right-side gates hanging on bearings from above
• Loading ramp on the right that doubles at the back
• Three additional length supports along the top rail
• 2700kg coupler, 14 inch wheels and A-frame spare
• 60mm jockey wheel and 12V LED lighting
• Painted 2K Duco finish with optional mesh sides

Full Specifications

The figures below are the published details for the upgraded model. Tare is confirmed on order because the fitted options change it.

Payload, GVM And Licensing

The upgrade does not change the 2300kg gross vehicle mass, so the combined weight of trailer and animals must stay within that limit. It is well over 750kg and therefore braked by law, and the drawing vehicle must be rated for the loaded mass. Confirm your licence code and tow rating before travelling, and use our request a quote page if you want help matching trailer to vehicle.

How This Model Compares

If you do not need the extra gates and ramp, the base 3.0m cattle trailer saves money on the same platform. For more head, the 4.0m and 3 ton builds in our tandem axle livestock range add deck length and axle rating. This upgraded 3.0m model sits in the middle for weekly handlers.

Livestock Transport And Road Duties

Hauling live animals carries welfare and load-securing duties that fall on the driver, from stocking density to secure gates and sensible speeds. Instead of citing specific clauses, we direct you to the National Road Traffic Act for the current rules. Reading the National Road Traffic Act alongside animal welfare guidance is sensible before any long haul.

Delivery, Warranty And Ordering

Free delivery applies on orders over R20 000, and collection from our Hartswater yard is always welcome. Our delivery page sets out the options in full. The builder warranty, which we administer on your behalf, is explained on our warranty page. To order the upgraded cattle trailer or discuss gate layouts, send your details for a firm price and availability.