Stewart cattle trailer v Rolland cattle trailer

[stablegirl]

Dear All,

I have been looking to swap my 14 foot conventional Ifor Cattle trailer for a tractor drawn one. I move all classes of dairy stock between my two farms and also to an auction 45 miles away( mainly store cattle ). We do not move any sheep. I have been looking at a Stewart style 24 foot trailer or similar Irish make ( JPM ). I have always fancied a Rolland trailer that lets down to the ground. Just seems logical In the past we had a small Bedford wagon and sometimes getting cattle up the ramp was not always easy. I am also old enough to remember taking calves to the auction in the back of the Land Rover and them slipping and tripping on the mudguards in the back. Not a nice journey for them but the Rolland trailers have mudguards in the trailer itself but not as big.

Also when do you run with the plastic sheet/ tarp cover on ?

Has anybody any views or experience of these two trailer types that can help with my decision ?

Many thanks.

 

[goodevans]

No experience of rolland but I think you have convinced yourself and they also look as pricey.

 

[MasseyMad7618]

One piece of advice I would offer is if you are doing a fair bit of road work - which if you’re travelling 45 miles to the auction it sounds like you are - make sure whatever you buy has ten stud commercial axles with the larger brake shoes. We have a JPM dumper on 8 stud Agri axles with the small brake shoes and they last no time at all compared to the rest of our trailers on the larger shoes.

 

[Optimus]

Buy the Stewart our is nearly 20 years old an still going strong.on our second trailer this one is galvanised which should last even longer.tows well on the road , if you have air on the tractor defo get air brakes its far better than oil.you also get a bale trailer if you lift the box off.ours doesn't have a sprung draw bar.

 

[goodevans]

What sort of price are they

 

[Optimus]

Honestly I don't know I bet not much change out of 20k our trailer was 9k

 

[JP1]

I prefer to see an ali floor and sides. Never will be convinced that painted chequerplate / steel works. I also don't like protruding wheel arches / boxes in cattle boxes. Always worry in some continental low load height decker wagons and those Rolland type trailers; although the continentals don't seem to worry

Chap in the village has a Rolland moving sucklers about 10 miles between farms, seems to work OK however

If you're cattle only, I'd say choose a box that incorporates a mid strengthening pressing or rail half way up the sides ; Plowman does them like this but I imagine you can ask M4, Graham Edwards , Stewart

Do get a slurry channel and sump at the back

Most designs would prefer to have a fixed slam gate somewhere but if you're moving all classes of dairy stock, you may want to have movable partitions

One of the lesser known brands that offer simple movable partitions and a fair box are JHC boxes

Don't forget a very simple trick on a tractor drawn is to choose a low load height trailer on lower profile fat tyres and build a longer tailboard and set it down at the back lower than the platform height. All cattle will cope with a 6-9" step and it will make the world of difference to the steepness of the ramp angle

Just my thoughts

 

[goodevans]

Anybody know which makes come with aluminium floor ,our steel checker plate has gone very slippy

 

[JP1]

Anybody know which makes come with aluminium floor ,our steel checker plate has gone very slippy

Houghton
Plowman
Graham Edwards
JHC
Bodycraft
David Williams / Williams of Wrexham (good boxes closed now)
Stewart
M4
Hudson
Bateson (narrow style)
Ifor Williams Stock Master

 

[nosmokenopoke]

Dear All,

I have been looking to swap my 14 foot conventional Ifor Cattle trailer for a tractor drawn one. I move all classes of dairy stock between my two farms and also to an auction 45 miles away( mainly store cattle ). We do not move any sheep. I have been looking at a Stewart style 24 foot trailer or similar Irish make ( JPM ). I have always fancied a Rolland trailer that lets down to the ground. Just seems logical In the past we had a small Bedford wagon and sometimes getting cattle up the ramp was not always easy. I am also old enough to remember taking calves to the auction in the back of the Land Rover and them slipping and tripping on the mudguards in the back. Not a nice journey for them but the Rolland trailers have mudguards in the trailer itself but not as big.

Also when do you run with the plastic sheet/ tarp cover on ?

Has anybody any views or experience of these two trailer types that can help with my decision ?

Many thanks.

Cattle run into Stewart float no problem. They’re quite low with the small super singles fitted.

 

[shumungus]

Just another option for you to browse.

Livestock Trailers | Hudson Agri Trailers

Tractor drawn livestock trailers manufactured by Hudson Agri Trailers

www.hudsonagritrailers.co.uk

 

[KB6930]

A lift on livestock body the trailer has other uses a rolland is only good for shifting animals.

We have a Stewart 26ft deck with 2 slam doors and really like it . It's on a Marshall trailer with mini super singles and is low enough that the ramp isn't silly steep the cattle go up and down fine .
15 mins you have the body off and have a trailer to use for other things as well

 

[Dog Bowl]

I bought a new Rolland last year. Cattle of all ages load far better into it than up a ramp into previous trailers. Would really recommend.

I bought it without the tarpaulin roof, thinking I wouldn't need it. However, after moving cattle on a wet day it persuaded me to buy it and fit it after. Much better job for man and beast.

The only downside I found was the cost. However, I had a budget and I could only really get upto a 24ft length as any bigger wont fit in around some of my yards.

Make sure you spec it with rubber floor and the internal sliding partition - a really good tool.

I am very happy with it. I think if cattle numbers move upwards I will get another, rather than a bigger one.

A local large outdoor pig producer runs 3 enormous Rollands and gives them some abuse - they seem to stand the test of time.

 

[icanshootwell]

Just a thought about lift off containers, I bought a 12 ton trailer with lift off sides back in 2011 to use as a bale trailer, i rarely lift them off anymore as its a pain, i know it sounds a good idea having dual purpose trailer but in reality imo your better having fixed, i,m sure some will love lifting tops and sides off but i didn,t. There are times in the year when you need them both at the same time.

 

[Optimus]

Just a thought about lift off containers, I bought a 12 ton trailer with lift off sides back in 2011 to use as a bale trailer, i rarely lift them off anymore as its a pain, i know it sounds a good idea having dual purpose trailer but in reality imo your better having fixed, i,m sure some will love lifting tops and sides off but i didn,t. There are times in the year when you need them both at the same time.

It only takes 10 mins to lift the box off.its only held on with 4 ratchet straps

 

[hally]

We have a Stewart and totally recommend it, very good build quality. It replaced a Lagan trailer which was steel and Ali plate rather than an alloy body and was rotten at 10 years old. The Stewart is getting on for that and is as good as new so a far better long term proposition. It will last at least twice as long as these Irish build steel trailers.

 

[Gil582]

24 ft / 7.5 m Joskin at my family's place.

Had it a few years now and would recommend.

Great to see the animals just stepping on/ off.
You want to see one working to realise just how great they are for you and the stock.

Rubber floor is a nice job, think it is standard spec? Definitely worth having- just don't use a power hose on it.

Also went for internal sliding partition and external sliding gates for loading from temporary pens in the field.

External gates are slightly on the heavy side (though strong) and sit slightly low when they are slid out in use (depending on the size of animal your shifting and how compliant they are....plan to put some 'feet' on the end of each sliding gate at some stage so they sit a little higher.

Nice bright welcoming environment in the box aswell.

Like yourself, we had reservations about the internal mudguards but have had no bother with any size of stock.

We were able to borrow a neighbour's to try before ordering our own, which helped the decision.

Tarpaulin stays on all the time, - take cattle to the factory fairly routinely throughout the year.

Didn't look too closely at the Rolland equivalent as they didn't offer a galvanized option at the time, which we wanted... -unsure if they do now?
Otherwise, as far as I'm aware they are a similar trailer but others may know better.

Well balanced, smooth and easily pulled.

If I was being picky id say the sliding gates and partitions can rattle a fair bit at times- they could do with a few more rubbers to rest tight against, its a quiet trailer otherwise. (Plus the heaviness as mentioned)

Also would be nice to see a few more cross members in the floor, particularly at the rear.

The floor plate below the rubber flexes a bit when the animals step in which can be off putting for them sometimes and creates a bit of noise.., and is also unsatisfing for the user as the rest of the trailer is generally well put together.

Ours turned up with the taurpalin ripped in a few places due to incorrect fitting.
Our dealer replaced it FOC. -if your planning on fitting it yourself make sure and do it on a hot sunny day...or you may rip it again....they are a tight fit !

We upgraded from a 12ft Ifor
(we still have a conventional 12 footer as well I should say).
Granted we aren't going 45 miles but we haven't looked back.

Cheers

 

[___\0/___]

We have a Stewart and totally recommend it, very good build quality. It replaced a Lagan trailer which was steel and Ali plate rather than an alloy body and was rotten at 10 years old. The Stewart is getting on for that and is as good as new so a far better long term proposition. It will last at least twice as long as these Irish build steel trailers.

They do a full alloy body on the Lagan now.

 

[Rolland]

Dear All,

I have been looking to swap my 14 foot conventional Ifor Cattle trailer for a tractor drawn one. I move all classes of dairy stock between my two farms and also to an auction 45 miles away( mainly store cattle ). We do not move any sheep. I have been looking at a Stewart style 24 foot trailer or similar Irish make ( JPM ). I have always fancied a Rolland trailer that lets down to the ground. Just seems logical In the past we had a small Bedford wagon and sometimes getting cattle up the ramp was not always easy. I am also old enough to remember taking calves to the auction in the back of the Land Rover and them slipping and tripping on the mudguards in the back. Not a nice journey for them but the Rolland trailers have mudguards in the trailer itself but not as big.

Also when do you run with the plastic sheet/ tarp cover on ?

Has anybody any views or experience of these two trailer types that can help with my decision ?

Many thanks.c

Hi I work for Rolland and have sold alot of the hydraulic lowering trailers over the years customers always come on at shows saying you cannot beat loading cattle at ground level we now have a nonslip floor and hydraulic suspension for a comfortable ride at speed. I have a new one at £12000 give me a call if you are interested 07881503731

 

[quavers]

Quattro has a second hand rolland for sale