Two-Axle Dog Trailer Setup with Sliding A-Frame Drawbar

A big thanks to the Watters family from Charnham for allowing Uralla Metal to set up this 2 axle dog trailer, complete with a sliding A-frame drawbar.

Designed for practical livestock transport, the standout feature of this build is the sliding drawbar system, which allows the A-frame to retract back into the body of the dog trailer when required.

Sliding A-Frame Drawbar for Easier Livestock Unloading

On a conventional dog trailer, the drawbar sits between the truck and trailer. With this custom sliding A-frame design, the drawbar can be retracted into the trailer body, allowing the truck to back much closer to the front of the trailer. See in our photos. 

This creates a more practical load-through and unload-through setup, making it easier to move livestock between the truck and trailer without the drawbar obstructing access between the two units.

For livestock operators working regularly around loading ramps, yards and unloading facilities, it is a simple but highly practical feature that can make day-to-day stock handling more efficient.

Purpose-Built Livestock Trailer Solutions

Uralla Metal has been manufacturing custom truck bodies, stock crates and heavy vehicle trailers since 1996.

Our team builds trailers around the way they will actually be used, with practical design features tailored to the customer's transport and livestock handling requirements.

From 2 axle dog trailers and sliding drawbar systems to stock crates, and complete livestock transport combinations, our focus is on durable construction, reliable operation and quality workmanship.

Custom Dog Trailers Built in Uralla, NSW

This latest trailer for the Watters family is another example of the specialised livestock transport equipment manufactured at our Uralla workshop.

If you're looking for a custom dog trailer, sliding A-frame drawbar trailer, stock crate or complete livestock transport setup, talk to the Uralla Metal team about a solution built around your operation.

Contact Uralla Metal today to discuss your next livestock trailer or truck body project.