Based on my experiences, I vote for mats. When the cattle load into the trailer, some of them are stressed and begin to evacuate their bowels. Often, this is runny poop which acts as a lubricant on top of wood or aluminum. When a cow is standing in this mess while the trailer is in motion, the forces on their bodies cause them to loose their balance and begin to slip around, which causes more stress which leads to more pooping. Eventually, the hooves are unable to hold a grip on the little floor ridges, and some animals eventually fall down. On a slick floor it can be difficult to get back up. The mats provide a better footing for the cows; they are able to stand and remain upright for a longer period of time. Even if one animal slips and goes down, the fall is cushioned a bit and hooves can bite into the mat on the way back up. Having the mats doesn't appear to have caused any real damage to the aluminum floor or the mats, themselves, over 20 years. Well, you did ask for my opinion!

Hi Tyler, Yes I'd keep the mats. The cows are much more stable as you move them in the trailer. The wet manure and pee would make it too slippery for them. Love the show!

Mats in the trailer! Comfort and safety for the cattle ❤️

👍🏻 Keep the mats. They are better for the cattle’s safety.

My vote is mats. Love your ingenuity 👏👏👏

Thanks for the great vid. Farming = never ending repairs, doctoring stock, etc! Prayers for your continued success. God bless!

Your beasts knew the trailer would take them to pasture which is why they were happy to load themselves.

That new arrowquip is terrific for cattle management.

I'm always telling my wife when we watch your shows: I LOVE how Tyler *THINKS* about everything he does, not matter what it is. Those mats might be a pain, but I think they're better traction for the cattle. On the pressure washer engine: it has to suck air through the vented fuel cap. If that is plugged, it can cause the behavior you're seeing; once the partial vacuum in the fuel tank can't be drawn down anymore by intake vacuum, the engine will die.

I think the mats are there for the riding comfort of the cows. No slipping as the trailer moves in traffic etc. might be why they are such a pain to take out and put back in.

Using the C-clamps was so smart! Another great problem solving effort with the pressure washer.

I'd keep the mats in Tyler main reason to prevent any cows from slipping or splitting their legs during travel. They were in there for 20 years i would put them back in.

I'm yelling all the way from Australia ............. FUEL FILTER ........ but then it worked, go figure !

If the pressure washer runs, add some Seafoam to the fuel. Works wonders. Wal-Mart has a generic version that's works just as good.

this is always stuff that happens to me lol , every time i need to do something , i need to waste my time repairing something and by the time i get to the project its time for bed lol .

I would leave the mats in for the safety of the cattle good job have a good weekend.

Watch the beginning of your video again and watch the airplane going by, I thought it hit the roof of ur barn and bounced back!!! LoL 😂 great special effects! 😅😮 So funny 😆

Oh that must have been so satisfying doing the floor 😂😂👍👍💯💯

The Yearling was mooing to say "free at last." Tyler is keeping it real in front of a panting audience...yes, this means Calli & Belly!

Your persistence paid off once again FT, great job! I would have to say it would be much more safe for the cattle with the mats in while traveling, but I say just go with your gut. It’s your trailer.👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼 God’s blessings!❤❤❤❤

That’s FTR! Doesn’t stop till he gets it figured out. And check out how he used those c-clamps. Love the way his brain works❤ Rock on, FTR and fam!🎉🎉😂❤

Definitely mats. Very slippery without them, you don't want the extra burden of expensive vet bills..just my opinion ......glad it all worked out for you...stay cool Tyler...

Trailer looks great. Good morning from Calif.

I put the mats back in cuz that's what they're meant for

Thanks for taking us through the process. Very interesting. The trailer looks a lot better.

Clean both sides of your mats and put them back in. That metal can get slick while transporting stock. Avoid the needless injury. Also clean or replace the sponge gas filter most of those motors have in the intake at the tank. If there's a gas filter. Keep Smiling and Stay Grateful

Glad the pirates are on the mend. Bet they’re happy to be back with the herd. As for the mats, I say put them back in but pull them more often. 😊

I love hearing the voices of the cattle. Such a nice treat.

Mats definitely but clean the backs of them too. Love your videos.😊

I got a laugh out of how fast those cows got right in the trailer.😅

Tyler, generally, when one cranks and runs fine...try the fuel tank vent. Simply loosen the cap while running to check. Then clean or change fuel cap. The tank may be developing a vacuum...

FTR, The one man team !! Have a great weekend.

Had same problem was cracked spark plug

Just my thought I think you need the Matts for the cows safety just clean it more often 👍

Add "check fuel tank air vent" to your trouble shoot vocabulary for engine run problems.

Keep mats for footing and pressure distribution

Die goldige Kuh hat mir ins Gesicht geküsst 😂😂😂❤❤

I would keep the mats❤😊

As for the mats I would have to agree that it would be safer to use them. When it’s clean there’s not much to worry about, but you get some meadow muffins in there it’s going to be slippery.

I vote for pressure wash the mats, let them dry and put them back. It is better for the cows, and after all it makes good content for a once a YEAR clean out. Cheers!

be sure vent on gas cap is working

It was worth waiting. Thank you for all efforts and good luck for the business! No idea about the mats unfortunately.

A lot of your viewers have no idea how hard manure is to remove. Definately a tough job. Always enjoy your videos. I just realized you don't have hogs this year. Another tough job!!!

Try the no mats. If the cows find it too slippery, put 'em back in. :) Thanks for the great videos!

As for the mats. I would have to agree that it’s safer to use the mats. When the trailer is clean there isn’t anything to worry about, but get some meadow muffins in there and you got a mess.

Love the excitement from the cow. So boisterous and outspoken.

Even though the mats are a pain I think they help with the cows weight didtribution on the cows hoofs and with out the floor might injure the hooves

Glad the pinkeye is almost cleared up and the boys (and heifers) can go back to their buddies! I think they were happy to see green grass and shade trees! Glad you got the pressure washer fixed. The stock trailer looks clean as a whistle! My vote would be to leave the floor mats out! See ya next time Tyler!

FT u need a turbo head for your sprayer works wonders.

Thanks for letting us spend time with you always love following you around while you do your chores ❤I could watch you do stuff all day long lol makes my day better …….

Tyler I know some tasks seem a little boring to you but I love watching you trouble shoot issues. I love your explanations but if you think its a tedious job and want to edit it out that is okay too. I will still watch with my eyes glued. You are such a hard worker thank you for your time and any film you can deliver. 😇

Aluminum trailer, leaves the mats in. Cattle don’t slip on the mat and wouldn’t on the aluminum, but no rust will happen and it wasn’t bad underneath the mats.

U Rock Tyler. I have Not seen any Farmer that Work as hard as U. Glad the Cows r Healing, so concerned about them. Keep up the Great Work.

I’ll second the Seafoam comment. Did wonders for my Honda generator on a camping trip.

well, we will pretend this afternoons job is cleaning the stock trailer, then when that has frustrated us enough, we will get onto the real job for the afternoon, fixing the pressure washer! :)

The Cows know the trailer routine. The fuel filter in the tank might be clogged.

I have hauled livestock including cattle & horses in all different sized trailers, with & without mats. I much prefer having mats in the trailer. Much less animals scrambling around slipping and sliding, much safer for them plus is easier to haul when they are still & not rocking & rolling the trailer. Mats also protect the metal floor from getting damaged & act as shock absorption on the legs. I put shavings on top of the mats to soak up urine, catch manure, decreases slipping on wet mats & it makes clean out with a shovel or stall fork much easier after every trip.

In my humble opinion, I’d suggest using it without mats first and then making your decision. I love how calm your pirates are in the chute. I’ve seen some on other channels where they go nuts. Great job doctoring. 👍❤️

I enjoy watching you channel from Weyburn Saskatchewan Canada, my uncles had a dairy farm back in the 50,60, 70s you are doing a great job

❤ You alway's amaze me, you do a little tweeking, and your off. Alway's a pleasure watching from Southwest ,Florida.

Absolutely love the way your so honest 😊😊. I think mats in , just my thought 😀😀x

Cut and fit some galvanized cattle panels for the floor of the trailer, offer good traction and you can wash out the trailer with them still installed.

I vote Mats !! 👍🏼👊🏻

I think they knew, great job

Matts save cattle from breaking a leg. Matts maybe a hazel but they are worth their weight in Gold

Good gracious FT, a really fun video. Always enjoy the critters. You are so meticulous in caring for them. I’m not much of a mechanic, but when I experienced that behavior in a small engine I came down on the side of a bad valve. Fortunately, not the case here. BTW, I’ve been going back through your videos, and finished the videos about the build of the feed wagon. Fascinating, and so entertaining; I couldn’t wait for the next episode. I am so amazed at your ability to fabricate things. I seriously believe this is the most relevant channel on YT. Totally excellent content and great editing. Can’t wait for the next episode of FTR!

If I was a cow, I’d want a rubber mat. How’s that for an uninformed opinion. 😉 Always look forward to watching your videos. You speak so clearly, well-reasoned, thoughtful and with humility. 👍🏻

I really enjoy your videos. I’ve learned so much from you!! I’d like to find a farm over here in Solano County (Lodi, Dixon, Vacaville, Rio Vista area) so I could volunteer my time. I wish I had a farm of my own. I just live all the farm animals.

Love when topic is on the cattle

Well! Well! Well! Those are some well-trained beasts 😂

Bad gas could be but my guess is some gunk in the fuel line or air line, which it seemed to have cleaned out. But also, compressed air will clean those out better. .. Also, I vote for mats in, for the cows' comfort 😀

Traction bars have to be turned that way to help the cattle resist slipping in the primary direction the vehicle is moving. You do a great job on the videos.

If you were to keep the mats, I'd turn them wrong side up and power wash them and allow them to dry in the sun before reinstalling them. They seem to have done a good job for you, but I don't know a thing about trailers or cattle other than what you teach us. Thank you for the video, FT.

On your pressure washer. I was going to say check the fuel filter and if yours has a spark arrestor screen; to clean it. Maybe a clogged muffler? I had a 2 stroke engine with a clogged spark arrestor screen that would start & idle but would die when loaded up.

I have the exact same pressure washer. Same problems.... I am gonna keep patching it up til it quits all together!

I run premium fuel exclusively now Tyler. I put some HEAT in any fuel I anticipate sitting for a while. It's been a good thing for me. Modern low grade fuel is dirty. And I have first hand experience in it's production. ;) Premium only. The repairs you avoid MORE than make up for the added cost. Just my humble opinion, friend. Keep being you! Because you're awesome.

Glad you didn't give up That's 1 thing I get from watching your vlogs always finding the solution. Sounds like you had some settlement in the bottom of the gas tank plus bad gas.

What you need Tyler, is some Nitrous oxide for that pressure washer.....gets the job done in half time. LOL. Glad everybody is back where they belong and you are hopefully on the backside of that pink eye. What a pain. Trailer looks great, but now I feel the need to do the driveway. I'm no cattle hauler, but I would keep the mats for safety sake. For the cows, and for stabilizing the trailer to prevent shifting if they fall. Slippery when wet.Those groves go the wrong way.

I agree with everyone that the mats make for less slipperiness under hoof = less injuries and less traumatic travelling = happier animals who will be easier to load. On your pressure washer, is there an HT electric cable with a "hat" (in South Africa we call it a lead) that fits on to the one side of your spark plug? If so, check that that is healthy. Luv your videos ❤❤

I'll be leaving floor mats out because it be to hard to keep doing that over and over just my opinion I'm glad you got your pressure washer running again thank you for the video

A “yes” vote for keeping the mats. Seems safer for your animals.

Have a great Weekend Tyler & Family, I Enjoy watching you because you are Just as Calm as your Cattle 7-6-2024❤

I was in your "neck of the woods" and it was definitely HOT! My electric power washer doesn’t have those problems 😂

Thanks. Sorry I got so far behind. Glad you got everything done and running again. Try and stay cool. Lol

Keep the mats Tyler

yes mats

Tyler take some dawn dish detergent and water mix in sprayer and it will take care of the wasp . I do it all the time. It's a lot cheaper

Thx

I was wondering about the bottle calves. You haven’t mentioned them in quite some time. Would you show them and give us an update? Thank you. Have a great weekend.

Keep the Matt’s for the cattle safety

Matts save hoof problems from twisting and bruising as well.

So nice and clean!

Good update FTR!

With you being in California, you need to check if it has a vent line that has a charcoal filter. You would see the vent line coming off your air cleaner running to the charcoal canister with another line going from the canister to your fuel tank. Being California is strict on gas engines it may have the charcoal canister. The charcoal vibrates around and can stop the flow of air through the canister. Being the carburetor is gravity-fed, the gas leaving your gas tank needs to be replaced with air, or your carb will starve for fuel, run rough, and die. If it starts to run rough again loosen your gas cap so it gets air. Even if you don't have the charcoal canister it could be a clogged vent line.

Oh I think mats yes! I think you will have a harder time getting all the hay and crap up and time wise it will take longer. And aren’t the mats better for the cows hoofs? Thanks for sharing Tyler!

I think I would go with the mats in the stock trailer. I had a log splitter that started but stalled out after a few minutes. Turns out the fuel tank gas cap was plugged and not venting the tank.

Looks good. I’d keep the mats. I use vice grips to move my Matt’s works pretty good.

Great video!

It seems to me the matts would be better for the hoofs?🤔

I would guess lugs are side to side in the trailer in order to prevent cattle from slipping front to back, but it is a pain for washing.