Aluminum or Steel Livestock Trailer: Which is Better?

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The new Steel 24' S&S Duraline Stock Trailer came in! While we were in town, we picked up Big Red's Hood from Bryhan's Auto Body & Paint! After we get the rebuilt hood installed, I discuss why we chose steel over and aluminum trailer!
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0:00 Intro
2:02 New Trailer!
3:39 Rebuilt Hood
5:45 Hood Install
13:41 Aluminum VS Steel
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@daleley7645 3 жыл бұрын

Glad Derek could fix it for you. Nice of him to help mount it too!

@cow35f 3 жыл бұрын

My last steel trailer I took undercoating to the inside walls. Helped with rust from manure issues

@jimpolk 3 жыл бұрын

Great idea.

@awesomeperson7782 3 жыл бұрын

Love the new vibe with the thumbnails. Hope the algorithm picks it up 👌

@TheFarmingLife 3 жыл бұрын

Aluminum trailers hands down. Hope everybody is enjoying their day

@kill2liveman 3 жыл бұрын

What we did is that we use bedliner on the sides of the trailer down by the floor and then put some in the wheel wells to help against corrosion

@joshkranz160 3 жыл бұрын

I was in the same boat as you last year with my semi. I bought it about 5 years ago, it was an old cheap truck but a great way to get started driving truck (I had no experience either when I started). Did the same thing as you... bough one and learned as I went. After about 4 years, it was really nickel and diming me. I decided to bite the bullet and buy one about 20 years newer, way less miles, and a much nicer cab and options. Not to mention it looked better and drove a LOT better. It was the best decision I made. I got more out of my old truck than I paid for it, so all in all it only cost me about $15k to trade up to a much nicer rig. I know everyone's farming operation and financial priorities are different, but for me it was tough call but I have no regrets whatsoever about the upgrade. Keep up the great videos

@chadengemann8237 3 жыл бұрын

i have a 24' foot that i rebuilt myself and it was a lot of work to do it right. two key things i have done to mine on the repair, was repair the rusted tin/steel out with SS bottom skirt on the inside and found out that horse stall rubber mats work the best on the floor. Also one key thing i do to mine is it gets washed out after every use when we get back. it is easier to clean when it is fresh.

@petruzzovichi 3 жыл бұрын

Another great video Ryan. It's always nice witnessing family interaction resulting in success. Well done.

@richardhutchings921 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to see Hannah. Aluminum is fine if you can repair it yourself. I think you made the right decision by going with the steel. Keep up the good work.

@scorpionsedge 3 жыл бұрын

I really like the new trailer! I'm glad you were able to get Big Red's hood fixed too. Always something.

@mrgreekfarmer 3 жыл бұрын

Channels like this are why I spend my time on KZfaq. Being able to fix the machines by yourself is a big money saver. This traier is gonna look really nice on the upcoming videos.

@busterbailey5559 3 жыл бұрын

I have pulled steel trailers for 30 years i think u did great and i am glad to see Hannah is there to help you lol Buster Bailey from east Tennessee

@14Marathons 3 жыл бұрын

Your reasons for steel over aluminum make perfect sense....for your situation. Good explanation. Great video.

@acomputernerd 3 жыл бұрын

Big red looks sweet with the fix. Glad you’re happy with the trailer. Thanks for the video!

@masonbyrnes7380 3 жыл бұрын

Very good points we are thinking about going the same route!

@melwallenhorst3486 3 жыл бұрын

I think that you made the right decision with the steel trailer. Even if you used it 5 days a week steel may rust but you can fix it yourself. You can weld on it to fix it and paint your repair

@marknewman5847 3 жыл бұрын

Good choice on the new trailer it looks nice . Hood looks brand-new on your truck thanks for sharing

@leol1682 3 жыл бұрын

They did a very good job on the hood of truck and love the new trailer too .

@brittblanton8342 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update, for the operation you guys have it sounds like the steel trailer was the best way to go. Rocket looked like he was suffering from a bout of severe depression when he was in the cab of your truck 😂

@fitzieindoorsoutdoorsadventure 3 жыл бұрын

I really love this video!!! I really like the new hood and new trailer!!!!

@rustynail2205 3 жыл бұрын

Ryan, a quick tip for the new trailer. Put your foot on the base of the spring when you release the pressure the Jack pressure. It will be much easier on the jack and make certain you never get your finger caught in there when it releases. It Llooks awesome and so does the hood.

@danfinley3690 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan for another cool video

@andyyost4856 3 жыл бұрын

Nice looking very functional trailer!!! Steel / Aluminum is all personal preference. Big Red looks great!!!

@chuckg9805 3 жыл бұрын

Look nice - are ya yanking my chain - big red looks NEW!!!!!!!!! good work men

@danieldzurko8053 3 жыл бұрын

Conrats on your new trailer and the big red look great

@forgedironfilms9767 3 жыл бұрын

I would say long overdue for a trailer upgrade! Thanks for showing the differences between the two.

@johnh8192 3 жыл бұрын

Hood looks great!

@ethanstractorpartsandremov7564 3 жыл бұрын

Super 10! Those are fun to drive! Easy as well

@IcamanSogge 3 жыл бұрын

Such a nice trailer and I bet the cows will enjoy there new ride thanks for sharing.

@charleslynch7274 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on the trailer and congrats on getting the semi hood fixed

@tonymckeage1028 3 жыл бұрын

Great Vlog Ryan, interesting comparison, thank for sharing

@johndalton552 3 жыл бұрын

The only differences between the steel vs aluminum trailer we bought was the aluminum trailer was 2000 pounds lighter, and $8,000 dollars more in price. Plus the aluminum trailers have the tendency to crack around the back doors when we are hauling up and down the mountain roads to the summer range

@jimcantrell4840 3 жыл бұрын

Really Nice Trailer.......and appears to be a great job on the hood!

@bionic80 3 жыл бұрын

Bryan's does good work!

@Pinziee 3 жыл бұрын

good luck with the trailer !

@jimpolk 3 жыл бұрын

That's a great looking trailer.

@ernestdougherty3162 3 жыл бұрын

Damn great job and nice new trailer and Big Red's Hood come out looking beautiful great job thanks for sharing and God bless you and your family

@khoughton411 3 жыл бұрын

Good Ol' Rocket! I love when he gets to ride in the cab! Give him extra pets and snuggles from Kansas!

@timthompson5885 3 жыл бұрын

I definitely agree with the steel! Looks to be very well built! You'll be haulin like a mad man now!!

@toddholmer9700 3 жыл бұрын

The hood looks great. Hopefully it will work out well.

@samson1200 3 жыл бұрын

I think you made the correct choice! Steel holds up strength wise over a longer period of time from my experience. I do not know if you are considering adding a 3rd axel to help haul heavier loads so DOT does not flag you.

@farmlife8734 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video love that trailer

@rexmunro4162 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect purchase, it fits your budget and what your looking to use it for aluminum is nice but I agree too high priced for occasional use, it is good for some people, you just have to find something that fits what you need it for.

@jeffc6268 3 жыл бұрын

I always power wash my steel trailer after hauling cattle. I think it reduces corrosion. Hopefully it’ll last a while.

@stevemueller3705 3 жыл бұрын

Nice new trailer!

@wyattwilliamson3044 3 жыл бұрын

Really great videos! Keep it up

@larrybg9293 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff nice trailer 👍

@clinthochrein888 3 жыл бұрын

All is good in the hood👍🏾 I like the decision on the steel cattle trailer.

@chadrohacs3379 3 жыл бұрын

Good Lookin Trailer!

@tb91506 3 жыл бұрын

Good business choice!

@BradMyers 3 жыл бұрын

Nice trailer and good explanation on why you decided the way you did. Being able to work on the trailer yourself is a huge plus. I think you have been taking it to easy on your intern, her nails look awful nice, not working her hard enough.

@rossnolan2883 3 жыл бұрын

Both are good 😊

@leonschlabach8030 3 жыл бұрын

Good choice!!

@fordmodela1281 3 жыл бұрын

steel makes a lot of sense for your utilization , very nice

@andrewbusshardt4533 3 жыл бұрын

Nice trailer and yah run that hood looks good. Its funny u pull up the drive way at the main farm and i can still see the where the stave silo was lol. Hope u find where its built somebody. Cant wait for the next video Ryan have a good one

@robertg.9964 3 жыл бұрын

I made the same choice as you did Ryan. My trailer is used year round here in New England but in the warmer months I am hauling firewood, tractors and other lawn equipment and odd stuff for friends. In the winter, my steel utility trailer hauls 4 snowmobiles 5-7K miles a season. I do my own repairs as well as welding. Steel trailer allows me to modify or repair anything with ease. The aluminum trailer in the same set up was 2X's the price. Safety stand point, steel will slowly bend as it fails, aluminum cracks wide open and fails much more quickly. Over all I agree with the choice you made since I went through the same thing just a year ago. Enjoy.

@brendanmeegan6444 3 жыл бұрын

Best luck with ur new tralor

@larryfisher5796 3 жыл бұрын

Wow nice trailer that should last a long time ☺️

@waterskiingfool 3 жыл бұрын

Nice of that guy from @therestofthestory to help you out. Big red looks good. New trailer is really nice also.

@stevendiener3001 3 жыл бұрын

You made the right choice. Steel all the way.

@jimpolk 3 жыл бұрын

It still amazes me how much of an all around mechanical engineer a farmer has to be. Kudos!

@briantomazi9491 3 жыл бұрын

excited to see you bought an S&S stock trailer, I am a dealer in Missouri I have several trailers ordered from them

@edcs13 3 жыл бұрын

I was up in Lancaster not that long ago and I feel like I saw that trailer up there.

@gregmercer5171 3 жыл бұрын

we have a 2013 all aluminum Adams Trailer and it still looks new and very easy to clean plus we keep it under a shelter when not in use. it also weights less and easier to pull. Plus the resale value is better.

@brentstrasser2567 3 жыл бұрын

Amen finally someone who makes sense about a trailer investment over the lifespan of the trailer.

@purplerunner1715 3 жыл бұрын

I think it's a very smart choice that you went for the Steel trailer, given that your not running it every single day, then fuel cost and high load capacity is not an issue. And yeah common plate/bars and some tools can get you back and running again pretty quick in case of small breakdowns with a steel trailer.

@braydensimmons7833 3 жыл бұрын

We farm in Nebraska and we are big into cattle we've had the same aluminum cattle trailer for about 25 years and just got a aluminum stock trailer last year I think they are worth the money

@genechronister7085 3 жыл бұрын

Another great vid!

@joesanders652 3 жыл бұрын

Whatever works best for yall

@whitechurchfarm 3 жыл бұрын

I bit the bullet and purchased an aluminum stock trailer in 2013. Happy so far, but, I would have been just as happy with a steel. I don’t feel it’s a whole lot lighter...pulls kind of heavy I think. Oh well...I’m easily pleased. Enjoy your new trailer. The cows won’t care whether it’s steel or aluminum. 😁😁

@cameronbeilke5908 3 жыл бұрын

Lower cost of investment makes sense to me if you aren’t using it as often

@connormcgowan5360 3 жыл бұрын

Nice trailer I have a 1998 exiss 24 foot aluminum it I will never go back to a steal

@bigredgreg1 3 жыл бұрын

You did well to get a steel stock trailer and repair the hood of Big Red. Now consider (again) a better grain trailer. Good video!

@cidervalleyfarms3713 3 жыл бұрын

I like you're choice of trailer, when we bought one similar to yours the steel is sort of a no brainer it is a lot chaeper

@countryman5110 3 жыл бұрын

Like the videos keep them coming

@lazyacre21dan35 3 жыл бұрын

Now you're gonna have to detail the rest of big red 👍

@levigregorytiama5448 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve been a trailer mechanic for 5 years now and i can say that if you constantly (and i mean after every use) clean it all out and paint anything that may have a scratch or missing paint, steel will last 15-20 years. However aluminum takes no maintenance and will easily last the same. The best trailer i know of is a Gore horse trailer. Steel frame aluminum body. It’s expensive but I’ve seen 40 year old gore horse trailers selling for the price of new stock trailers just because they hold value so much.

@johnmoore669 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Ryan, I think you guys made a great choice on the trailer. I was thinking about something though, can you spray the floor of the trailer with a bed liner to keep the poop and muck from rusting out the corners/floor? I know they have do it your self kits- just an idea... Great to see Big Red back together again. Spring planting is just around the corner. Take care and be safe :)

@neilkeiffer1431 3 жыл бұрын

We used a product called Fluid Film on the outside to protect during the winter and sprayed bedliner on the bottom two feet on the in inside to hopefully help it last longer

@ronniewalker2881 3 жыл бұрын

good content enjoyed the video man

@ericdavis9360 3 жыл бұрын

Nice trailer. I’m still hauling cattle with a short horse trailer lol. Working on getting a cattle trailer soon. Great video. You need to have another farm day. I’d love to get the wife and take a trip from WV and see your farm,meet you and your family,and see how much different it is there then here.

@renemllermadsen8509 3 жыл бұрын

Niiiiiiiice you got it fixed Ryan It looks like a brand new Truck now she is a cool old truck Big Red ! :D

@roscoejones4515 3 жыл бұрын

You'll be hauling cattle like a boss!

@Aquiz5659 3 жыл бұрын

SO PRETTY!! I would not even want to use it

@mn-1381 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comparison, I have always wondered about the pros and cons. Whats the plan for a big red replacement? Day cab instead?

@chasesblog 3 жыл бұрын

When we had our cattle operation we had all steel trailers though couldn’t tell you why but they worked great for us, ranging from 16 ft horse trailers to 2 at least 32 ft cattle trailers and one of the smaller ones, around 20 ft or so if I had to guess, was the heaviest built of all of them though was an easy haul down the road even with a full load of cattle. We’ve still got the trailers though they aren’t used anymore except the horse trailers occasionally

@claudebrau2985 3 жыл бұрын

Nice

@jordanschneider6505 3 жыл бұрын

It's a great day for another great video. Never Stop Farming!!!

@jameslee4504 3 жыл бұрын

With stock trailers it always depends on what you want to do with it. If you’re going to be bouncing through rough pastures steel will hold up much better than aluminum. If all you’ll be putting on it miles on good paved road aluminum works better for that. I say this as a rancher that’s been around both kinda of trailers. My neighbors would all say the same thing. Unfortunately aluminum doesn’t take pasture abuse very well.

@TheRancher250 3 жыл бұрын

☝🏼💯% spot on.

@TheFarmingLife 3 жыл бұрын

How many guys drag a trailer through the pasture. Maybe out in Montana or Wyoming. These new aluminum trailers made by Eby you can't go wrong.

@jameslee4504 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheFarmingLife I’m in the Sandhills of Nebraska and even with all the sand some of the pasture roads we have to bounce down get pretty rough. Steel holds up a lot better out in our part of the country

@cammeredith4868 3 жыл бұрын

Trailer makes me jealous!

@Rhelmer21 3 жыл бұрын

We have 2 aluminum trailers that we bought new in 2012 and we love them but we also haul our own cows and neighbours cattle a lot and the flooring in ours is really durable and we haven’t had to fix anything

@ohiofarmlife4020 3 жыл бұрын

We have steel 7x22. For the amount of hauling we do steel works just fine. If I were up and down the road everyday in the winter with one I’d probably opt for aluminum but for just a couple times a year steel suits us just fine!

@jamesc6432 3 жыл бұрын

Hood looking brand new! How did you learn to drive stack, we just got a dump truck at my fram and I'm looking to learn to dive stick pretty soon!

@patkelly7999 3 жыл бұрын

Big Red lookin' good, great job Men, very nice trailer, well wear:):)

@dennisloeffelholz6608 3 жыл бұрын

Good job on the hood looks good is that trans in the truck what is called a super ten. Looks like somethen I drove.

@troymartin3693 3 жыл бұрын

Great to have a trailer upgrade!! Hopefully ya can do the same with "Big Red" in the near future... Or possibly add another truck to your fleet??? Need me a new hat... 😂