Aluminum trailer floor??

[saltbranch]

We just bought a Featherlite aluminum cattle trailer with the aluminum floor. What is everyone using on the floor to help keep cattle from slipping on it? I put 4 calves in it this morning and they had a hard time. I could not image trying to haul an old cow/bull. I'd be afraid they would break a leg or something. Other than that,the trailer pulls/rides great.

 

[kenny thomas]

I have a Wilson and it had raised 1" long areas all over. This keeps them from slipping in mine. Is yours smooth? Mine has some manure in it but never have a sliding problem. Throw a fed shovels of sawdust in it might help.

 

[JW IN VA]

Bought some 4X6 stall mats at TSC. Keep the gr :hide: ooved side down,though.Ice will freeze under the smoother side

 

[Kingfisher]

I don't think he's going to have trouble w ice South of SA....

 

[saltbranch]

I have a Wilson and it had raised 1" long areas all over. This keeps them from slipping in mine. Is yours smooth? Mine has some manure in it but never have a sliding problem. Throw a fed shovels of sawdust in it might help.

Its got ridges, but not 1" here is link to same style of floor
http://www.smouse.com/new-2015-featherl ... r-gv4.html

Sounds like mats maybe way to go?

 

[kenny thomas]

That is nothing like mine. I can see where that would be very slick. Good luck with whatever you do.

 

[jltrent]

http://www.fthr.com/products/horse-trai ... d-benefits

 

[saltbranch]

http://www.fthr.com/products/horse-trailers/features-and-benefits

Thanks, I did not think about looking at the horse trailers for a solution.

 

[branguscowgirl]

I have mats in mine also. Then I throw shavings down on top of those. Makes it easier to pick up poop and soaks up urine.

 

[kerley]

We just bought a Featherlite aluminum cattle trailer with the aluminum floor. What is everyone using on the floor to help keep cattle from slipping on it? I put 4 calves in it this morning and they had a hard time. I could not image trying to haul an old cow/bull. I'd be afraid they would break a leg or something. Other than that,the trailer pulls/rides great.

I use regular horse trailer floor mats and they solved the problem for me.