January Equipment Highlight

It is the final Tuesday in January 2012 and time for the final installment of Equipment Highlight for hogs.

Once those hogs are at market weigh and ready for sale you have to haul them to the sale barn. Lots of options are available depending upon how many head and what your tow vehicle is.

Smaller loads try one of these, since most folks already have a 3/4 or 1 ton truck.

Don’t have a goose neck hitch or flip ball in the truck bed, use that bumper hitch.

At loPro Trailers we build to order for the customer, same price to everyone, there are no dealer prep charges, document charges, or other selling fees. Our Low Profile livestock show Trailers are a little different, we use a few more braces, and a lot of attention to detail. Below are some of the most popular stock trailer models, custom options can be added or removed to suit your needs.
Pricing: You will find our pricing to be competitive in the quality livestock trailer market. We make every effort to purchase or fabricate as many components as possible from materials made in the U.S.A. It is in everyone’s best interest that we build a sound and sturdy livestock trailer for safety and longevity. We still remember the terms “Craftsmanship” and Customer Service…… All Livestock trailer prices are based on 3,500 lb axles and white paint color.

Sherwin-Williams Genesis Paint System Available

Showtime ll 18 ‘
18 Ft. Bumper Pull Pictured In Metallic Gray
L.E.D. Lights
Six Pens
Seperate Tack Area

Trailer Shown Built For Lafayette County School Dist.
Lewisville, AR

Youth Ag Program

Goats – Lambs – or Show Pigs

Epoxy Primer & Genesis Paint System
Removable Dual Track Lexane $10,595.00 18 Ft. with sep. tack

A Great Show Trailer Available in – 14 -16 – 18 & 20 Ft. Lengths

Show Time ll 16 ‘
Looks Great ! and Easy to Pull …..
LoPro Livestock Show Trailer Features
(Available in 62in. heights)

78 in. width x 56 in. height
6 in. radius (angle) on the Custom Front End
Extended Tongue for easy handling
Bull Dog Hitch and Jack with support Plate
Safety Chain Keeper
Automatic Break-A-Way Switch & Charger
Tread Brite Aluminum Gravel Guard -Front-Steps-Fenders
Removable Plexi or (Lexane )in Solid H- Chrome Molding
Cargo Lights wired Hot / Rear loading light wired hot
Tack area / wired hot (Tack Area Optional)
5- New Tires and Wheels / Spare Mounted on Inside of Trailer
Shown With Optional Tread Brite On Escape Dr.
$9,995.00 with sep. Tack

Heavy Duty Steel Spring Latches On Pen Gates
1/2 in. Greasable Hinges On Pen Gates
Pen Gates Removable Or Pen Back Against Wall
Center Gate Dividers Swing and Are Removable
Removable Center Post
Solid Tack Wall Divider
Nickle Plated & Lockable Escape Door
Aluminum 2- Way Roof Vents

Trailer shown has 6 pens, 3 on each side with a center divider
and removable center post. Some prefer 1 small pen in front
and 2 large pens in back Or 3 large pens and alley way with 2 gates.
Pen set ups are optional.
                               Gates Immediatly In Front Of Rear Van Doors To Hold Animals
                               Rear Van Doors With 14 X 21 Sliding Windows
                               2- Sets Stop/Tail L.E.D. Lights
Loading Light Wired Hot
L.E.D. Rear Light Bar
Lockable Cam Latches On Rear Van Doors
                               3- Cargo Lights on Inside Of Trailer
Rubber Torsion Axles For an Easy Ride
Electric Brakes On All Wheels
Premium Auto Paints and Primers
Custom Steps & Tread Brite Covers

We Spend A Good Deal of Time Preping the Metal by Sanding, Acid Wash, Lacquer Thinner Bath, and Seam Sealing.

^{NOTE: Available with or without an outside entrance seperate tack area.}

Showtime ll In Custom Colors 16 Ft. With Hog Ramp LoPro Custom

Watch For These Young Ladies Up and Down The West Coast pulling there new fushia Show Pig Trailer.

Hog Ramp / Custom Color / 6 Pens / Tack Area

$9,995.00 With Sep. Tack

. 6 pens with Hog Ramp & Seperate Tack- 16 Ft.

Custom Options

The solid sides on our livestock Trailers with Removable Lexan Track Windows and optional pen sizes makes for A versatile Livestock trailer that can be used for a wide variety of animals.

Showtime ll 14′
14 Ft. Livetock Show TrailerComes With All The Same Features !

Shown Without Seperate Tack Area

We can place pen gates on the inside of trailer at nose area to make for an open cargo tack area, when no separate outside tack area is desired.

Front Tread Brite Gravel Guard Full Height (optional)
Available in 56″ and 62″ Heights

$9,195.00 Without Sep. Tack
Transporting sheep in South Texas

LoPro Custom

If your looking for a smaller trailer, yet dual axle, with many features !

                    Show Time ll
12 Ft. Dual Axle Bumper Pull
           78in. Wide X 56in. H.
           ^{Available In 62 in Height}

Aerodynamic Front End
        Extended Tongue
Electric Brakes All Wheels
Removable Lexan Track Window
Chrome Tread Brite Gravel Guard
5-New Tires and Wheels
Chrome Center Caps and Lug Nuts
6-2 way Aluminum Roof Vents
Rear Van Doors With Sliding Windows
Auto Paint and Primer
Nickel Plates Escape Door Lockable Latch
Cam Latch Rear Doors
Loading and Cargo Lights Wired Hot
Your Choice of 3 -4 – or 5 Pens                                          4- Brake / Tail Lights – L.E.D.
L.E.D. Running Lights
Lo Pro Custom Livestock Show Trailers

A little harder to find because of the price per sq. Ft., due to the fact it takes two axles, larger fenders, 5 wheels and Tires etc., just as it does to make the larger trailers, however , we have built and sold several of these Low Profile Show trailers for show exhibitors and cross country hauling.

Showtime ll 12 Ft. Dual Axle

Genesis Metalic Gray

4 Pens /6 Chrome Roof Vents

Seperate Lockable Tack Area

$8,995.00 With Sep. Tack

Showing Goats In Texas

                                                                                    PRICING

  10 Ft. Single Axle Showbuddy                                                       $6,995.00                                                            12 Ft. Single Axle Showbuddy                                                      $7,495.00

  12 Ft. Dual Axle Showtime ll       Without Separate Tack Area    $8,595.00    With Separate Tack    $8,995.00

  14 Ft. Dual Axle Showtime ll        Without Separate Tack Area   $9,195.00    With Separate Tack     $9,595.00

16 Ft. Dual Axle Showtime ll        Without Separate Tack Area   $9,595.00    With Separate Tack    $9,995.00

  18 Ft. Dual Axle Showtime ll        Without Separate Tack Area   $10,195.00  With Separate Tack    $10,595.00

20 Ft. Dual Axle Showtime ll        Without Separate Tack Area   $10,695.00  With Separate Tack    $10,995.00

Note: Prices Based On 3,500 lb. axles.
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Most Trailers Available In 56 in. & 62 in. Heights

A Versatile livestock trailer offering many options In A Smaller Package

“Show Buddy “ 10 Ft. Single Axle low profile stock trailer. The same quality frame and construction as our show time ll . The size is ideal for individual jr. 4-H and FFA show members and small producters.

Also Available in 12 Ft. Length

We Can Now Ship Trailers To Most Cities In The U.S.

Shown with optional hog ramp and two sets stop turn lights.

FEATURES !
     Low Profile 10 Ft. Showbuddy
                                                                                                     V-Nose Front End – 6 in. radius
3500 lb Rubber Torsion Axle (single Axle Trailer)
                                                                                                 Electric Brakes
Extended Tongue
Escape Door
Tread Brite Gravel Guard – Front/Fenders/Steps
78″ Wide X 56″ Tall Cargo Area
New Tires and Wheels
Chrome wheel center caps & lug nuts
Spare Tire Carrier Mounted on Inside
                                   Sliding Windows in Rear Van Doors
                              Premium Paint and Primer  (Genesis Paint System)
Heavy Duty 7-Way Electric Connect
Bull Dog Hitch and Jack with Brace Plate
Rear Van Doors with lockable Cam Latches
All Trailer Doors Lockable
2 gates with removable center post
1 set stop/turn lights – L.E.D.
Shown With Optional Hog Loading Ramp                                 4 Two Way Pop Up Aluminum Roof Vents

The 3 Pen set up consist of 2 divider gates across middle of trailer, center divider going to back doors, and 2 gates immediatly in front of back van doors. This makes 2 small pens at back and 1 large pen in front of trailer. All gates and center post are removable. Other pen set ups available. We can also install gates inside cargo area at nose for tack area or ad two more pen gates to make a total of 4 pens.

If you are hauling larger loads then step up to a semi trailer.

U.S. Quad Axle

Quad Axle

• Merritt Goldline Quality • Lowest life cycle cost • Greater resale value

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Fixed curbside doghouse floor section with a lightweight panel on the roadside maximizes payload and weight balancing. An optional split-lid, lay-down doghouse is available if extra floor space is required.


Welded 3” I beam cross members coupled with “Super High Grip” diamond plate floors with unsurpassed diamond height and edge sharpness and you have the long-life, leak-resistant floor that Merritt has always been known for.


Introduced by Merritt in the 1960s, the Merritt “Bull-Nose” design provides better swing clearance and aerodynamics. Offering up to 50% less drag than flat nose designs, the resulting fuel efficiency puts money in your pocket. Shown with optional tire carrier.

Disclaimer Statement: Merritt Equipment Co. reserves the right to make changes in materials, components, designs, equipment specifications and trailer models without notice. All visual specifications, representations, volumes and dimension references are based on the latest product offerings and are approximations available at the time of this publication. At no time will the information contained within this publication be used as the basis for resolving disputes.

Don’t need a quad axle.

U.S. Tri-Axle

• Merritt Goldline Quality • Lowest life cycle cost • Greater resale value

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Folding, “L” shaped, split-lid doghouse allows you to maximize the floor space needed for all types of livestock. Extra back clearance makes this the perfect choice for fat or feeder cattle. A triple-split doghouse for hog hauling, or “L” shape only, allows you to customize your new Merritt for your specific hauling needs.


A variety of axle configurations and spacings are available to best meet your needs. We can assist you in determining which tri-axle will be most efficient in your operating area. A wide variety of Tri-Axle configurations are available to meet your needs. Contact your Merritt representative for details.


Welded 3” I beam cross members coupled with “Super High Grip” diamond plate floors with unsurpassed diamond height and edge sharpness and you have the long-life, leak-resistant floor that Merritt has always been known for.

Lots of options to choose from, just determined by your pocket book and need. The AGTV Network hopes you have enjoyed the January Equipment Highlight.

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