Recommended Livestock
Space Requirement Chart
One of the
first questions people ask when considering the purchase of a trailer is,
"How much space do I need to accommodate my hauling needs?" On this page
we will try and address this question by providing you with what we think
are general guidelines for how big your trailer should be to fit your hauling
needs.
Livestock Space Requirements |
|
Weight |
Approximate Square Foot / Head |
Feeder Pigs |
40 # |
1.2 |
50 # |
1.4 |
60 # |
1.6 |
Market Hogs |
240 # |
3.7 |
265 # |
3.85 |
Feeder Cattle |
500 # |
5.0 |
700 # |
7.0 |
Fat Cattle |
1000 # |
12.0 |
1200 # |
14.0 |
Holstein Cows |
1400 # |
16.0 |
Trailer Square Footage |
Width: |
6' |
6' 8" |
7' |
8' |
Length = 12' |
72 |
80 |
84 |
|
Length = 14' |
84 |
94 |
98 |
|
Length = 16' |
96 |
106 |
112 |
125 |
Length = 18' |
108 |
120 |
126 |
140 |
Length = 20' |
120 |
134 |
140 |
156 |
Length = 22' |
132 |
148 |
154 |
172 |
Length = 24' |
144 |
161 |
168 |
187 |
Length = 26' |
|
174 |
182 |
203 |
Length = 28' |
|
188 |
196 |
218 |
Length = 30' |
|
201 |
210 |
234 |