Specialty Trailers for Sale — Custom & Specialized Semi-Trailers | TrailerRadar
Specialty Trailers for Sale
3 specialty trailers available from dealers nationwide
Specialty trailers cover a broad category of purpose-built semi-trailers for non-standard applications: livestock, blade (wind turbine), container chassis, belt/live floor, pneumatic dry bulk, and other specialized freight. Each type is designed for a specific cargo and application.
Specialty trailers cover a broad category of purpose-built semi-trailers for non-standard applications: livestock, blade (wind turbine), container chassis, belt/live floor, pneumatic dry bulk, and other specialized freight. Each type is designed for a specific cargo and application.
Common Uses for Specialty Trailers
Livestock hauling — cattle, hogs, and sheep transport to market
Wind turbine blade transport — oversized rotor blade moves
Container chassis — ISO container transport from ports and rail yards
Live floor / walking floor trailers — bulk recyclables, wood chips, and municipal solid waste
Pneumatic dry bulk — flour, cement, sand, and dry granular materials blown off via air
What to Look for When Buying a Specialty Trailer
Type-specific specs vary significantly — verify the trailer matches the specific application
Container chassis — verify twist lock compatibility (20, 40, 45 ft ISO containers)
Livestock trailers — deck count, ventilation, and interior height for animal welfare compliance
Walking floor — floor slat condition and hydraulic drive system for live floor trailers
Specialty Trailer Price Ranges
New
$60,000–$200,000+ depending on specialty type
Used
$15,000–$80,000 depending on type and condition
Specialty Trailer FAQ
What is a walking floor (live floor) trailer used for?
A walking floor trailer uses a reciprocating floor system — alternating slats that move backward to discharge bulk material from the rear without tipping. Used for wood chips, recycling, municipal solid waste, agricultural products, and other bulk materials that can't be end-dumped. They are slower to unload than tip trailers but can discharge in low-clearance facilities.