8261 Semi Livestock Trailer

Semi stock trailer 8261 curbside front shown with options
Semi stock trailer 8261 curbside rear shown with options
Featherlite stock trailer Model 8261 is a double-decker semi trailer that provides low cost operation and maintenance. Take a video tour now!
Semi stock trailer 8261 curbside shown with options
Semi stock trailer 8261 rear shown with options
Semi stock trailer 8261 streetside front shown with options
Semi stock trailer 8261 streetside rear shown with options
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8261 Semi Livestock Trailer
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Hitch Type Semi (5th Wheel)
Trailer Width 8' 6"
Trailer Length 53'
Inside Height 9' 6"
Air Spacing Aluminum side panels with double deck air spacing; Other options, like a winter enclosure kit, are available
Floor .125 aluminum treadplate floor
Axles Two 20,000# axles with air ride suspension
Center Gate Eight full swing center gates with slam latches (4 on each level)
Escape Doors Split escape door with panels to match sides and fold down step cleats to reach door
Rear Doors Roll up rear door
Dressing Room None
Tire/Rim Eight 22.5" hub piloted 10-hole steel wheels with 255/70R22.5 Load Range H tires; Goodyear tires standard
Weight For the weight of this particular model, please download and reference Trailer Weight Index for semi stock trailers and livestock truck box.
Warranty

10-year limited structural warranty; 1-year bumper-to-bumper warranty. Transferable warranty** available on qualified trailers. See warranty page or dealer for more info.
The semi stock trailer Model 8261 is 8’6” wide with a length of 53’. Livestock on both decks are secure walking on the aluminum treadplate floor, and the entire trailer is safe on the 20k axles with air brakes. Livestock are loaded through a roll up rear door. Popular options include a rear ramp, electric dump valve and sprinkler system. A translucent roof is also now optional!

Additional Features & Benefits

  • Air ride suspension; King pin coupler set at 30"
  • Spare tire carrier
  • Drop leg with pin (aluminum telescopic tube)
  • LED clearance lights (Qty: 16); LED stop/turn lights (Qty: 4); Pair of LED back up load lights and LED center turn lights (Qty: 2)
  • Rubber dock bumper
  • Front crowd gate
  • Mud flaps
  • Semi roof rail
  • ICC bumper
  • Record holder
  • Four front vents
  • Ten dome lights and 1 switch for dome lights
  • Three exterior handles
  • 1 x 2.5 aluminum posts on 17" centers; 4" extruded aluminum crossmembers on 12" centers; Double deck rail set at 53" inside with 4" aluminum crossmembers on 12" centers
  • Load height: 41"

Warranty and Manuals

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> Owner's Manuals

Featherlite, Inc. reserves the right to change or alter these specifications without notice. Dimensions shown are approximate and may vary. Some trailers shown with optional equipment. See a Featherlite dealer for most up-to-date specifications and options.