In business since 1951, Merritt trailers are synonymous with quality and durability in the livestock industry. Merrit’s slogan of “legendary toughness” has endured over time, being the most dependable trailer on the market in it’s class. The punch sides provide superior strenght, flexibility under load, increased air ventilation, smooth interior walls and maximum inside width.
This roof is a single sheet of high grade aluminum, riveted and sealed around the perimeter and bonded to the extra wide roof bows with a high strenght adhesive. Fully welded floor seams and the same diamond plate ensures long life and wearability. Aluminum trailers need stronger corners to mitigate the stress of twisting in the corners. Merritt has spared no expense in making sure the corners will never give you a problem. Merritt takes safety on the road and on the ranch seriously by making loading lights & high visibility LED stop and tail lights standard equipment.
Fully sealed, plug together harness style wiring keeps out the elements that can cause trouble. If it happens, trouble shooting is quick and easy and new sections can be put in. The snap back latch is low-profile and a positive tension latch that can be openned from inside or outside the trailer. Easy to clean, replaceable UHMW anti-friction strips and heavy gauge fabricated plate make this latch very simple and durable. It will hold the gate agains tthe striker bar and keep it tight and not allow the gate to bounce open during transport. Fender guards on both the front and rear are standard equipment on Merritt. These provide both fender protection and use as a step. Self-draining helps limit snow & ice build up.
The safety latch keeps the full gate from swinging back at you when your trying to engage the camlock. This latch can be opened from inside the trailer to prevent accidental lock in’s. Tapered fender wells are designed to stay as tight to the wall as possible in both the 8′ wide trailers.
Welded in floors and a Merritt designed 3″ structural cross-member that puts the material where you need it. This Merritt custom extrusion is used in the large semi’s and has proven to be the strongest cross-member in the industry. Unlike rivited floors, welded in floors do not vibrate loose over time and provide a very solid surface feel for livestock. Our I beam style cross-member will never “roll over” or flatten out over time. To build the best trailer you have to build the best sub-structure and Merritt continues to lead the industry in that area.
This is an excellent trailer, and will not disappoint! Call our sales people today for more information.
