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Low profile 5’ wide stock trailer new hauling option for hobby farmers
CRESCO, Iowa— A new low profile five foot wide bumper pull stock trailer, the Model 8105, is now available from Featherlite Trailers. It is designed for lighter hauling of small livestock by hobby farmers and 4-H families. The trailer’s compact design and aerodynamic v-nose allows for convenient towing. The trailer is 14 feet long and four feet, six inches tall and includes a standard wood floor, full swing center gate with slam latch, full swing rear gate with lockable slider and escape door. Other standards include a dome light, LED clearance lights and extruded aluminum fenders. Available options include stylish aluminum wheels, protective gravel guard, handy load lights and Rumber® flooring for extra cushioning for livestock. Featherlite’s Step Safe center and rear gates are also optional. Featherlite Model 8105 features Featherlite’s all-aluminum construction and comes with Featherlite’s transferable 10-year limited structural warranty. Featherlite, named the top selling aluminum livestock trailer in the U.S. by SSI, Inc. for the fifth consecutive year, offers a versatile line of trailers for recreational and business uses, including livestock, cargo, car, horse and flatbed trailers. For more information on Model 8105, call 800-800-1230, see a local dealer or visit the web at www.fthr.com/tnews.
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Featherlite Trailers named #1 livestock trailer manufacturer
This is the fifth consecutive year Featherlite has received this award. Featherlite is the nation’s oldest aluminum specialty trailer brand, having built its first aluminum livestock trailer in 1973. In addition to livestock trailers, Featherlite manufactures horse trailers, car trailers, utility trailers, ATV trailers, racecar transporters and other specialty trailers. Statistical Surveys is a premier provider of market intelligence to the trailer, marine, manufactured housing and RV industries. They specialize in the ongoing gathering of new retail registration data in these industries and have created the world’s largest number of market share data reports. Featherlite’s award was determined based on retail registrations of livestock trailers in 2011. “We thank Statistical Surveys for recognizing Featherlite’s leadership in the livestock market,” Featherlite Vice President of Sales & General Manager Eric Clement said. “Featherlite looks forward to serving farmers and ranchers with hauling options that are durable, reliable and innovative for years to come.” Featherlite recently unveiled its 2013 product line, including its new low profile five foot wide stock trailer Model 8105 and a fuel trailer Model 1570. New options for Featherlite stock trailers include an internal and external rotary slam latch and a side ramp on Model 8127 for easy loading of an ATV through the escape door. In addition, Featherlite introduced a new 10-year limited structural transferable warranty on 2013 models. Featherlite livestock trailers, which include gooseneck trailers, bumper pull trailers, combo trailers and semi livestock trailers, are sold through Featherlite’s dealer network of 160 across the U.S. and Canada. |
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New 2013 models unveiled at Featherlite: CRESCO, Iowa/March 1, 2012 — Featherlite Trailers’ product development team had the word ‘unique’ on their minds when developing the new line up of 2013 Featherlite trailers, which were introduced this week to the Featherlite dealer network as part of the annual 2-day Featherlite Dealer Meeting. When visiting local dealers, trailer buyers will have even more distinct models to select from, as well as enhanced features and options that offer more value, convenience and safety. Model 2013 Featherlites will be available at Featherlite dealerships beginning in April. Orders for 2013s can be placed at Featherlite dealerships now. In addition to new features and options, 2013 model year Featherlites also now come with a 10-year limited structural warranty.
For landscapers, farmers and contractors, Featherlite has developed a new slide-in dump body Model 1659 that easily fits in the back of pickup trucks. Modeled after the trailer version, Model 1520, the dump body can haul anything from gravel to metal scraps to wood chips and more. It’s raised and lowered with a hydraulic lift cylinder and pump and comes with a standard double pivoting removable tailgate.
A pop-up option is now available on Featherlite enclosed car and rec/utility trailers that compresses the trailer vertically. With the trailer lower to the ground, it increases the visibility behind the tow vehicle and makes the trailer easier to tow and more aerodynamic. It also makes indoor storage of the trailer easier. Two options – manual or electric – are available for lowering the trailer, which gives it a height of approximately four or five feet, depending on the option selected.
Options
car and race enthusiasts will love Among the product developments is a new Model 3109 open car hauler designed especially for dirt track race cars. Based on feedback from race car owners, the all-aluminum car trailer has an open center for easier access to work underneath the car while on the trailer. The trailer includes two 5’ long ramps that store under the trailer. It also features an aluminum treadplate floor, and an optional storage box in the front of the trailer with doors is available. Three’s not a crowd with Featherlite’s new Model 3150 wedge trailer. The new trailer can haul up to three vehicles and is ideal for use by trailer and car dealerships and other commercial haulers. Available in lengths of 50 and 53 feet, it includes 16 stainless steel swivel D tie downs, skid resistant extruded aluminum floor, 25K coupler and two nine foot long ramps, among other features. Other new features and options on Featherlite car haulers include:
Convenience a standard
For more information on Featherlite trailers, see a Featherlite dealer, call 800-800-1230 or go to the Featherlite website at www.fthr.com/tnews.
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Over 500 specialty trailer images,
videos highlight dynamic new Featherlite B2B website
CRESCO, Iowa/November 30, 2011—Each Featherlite specialty trailer is uniquely designed and manufactured, affirming the need for businesses and organizations to envision their mobile possibilities through visual examples. That’s why Featherlite has redesigned its Featherlite specialty website, www.featherlitespecialty.com, and centered the site around its Trailer Gallery, which includes over 500 images and videos. The Trailer Gallery, which is continually expanding, allows users to filter their selections based on various classifications, including application, industry, add-ons and space functions. The user can then opt to share their gallery by emailing it to colleagues or to their own email for later reference. Other enhancements include a more detailed narrative on the basics of selecting and owning a specialty trailer, including descriptions on many of the most popular customizations. Featherlite has also launched a Specialty Blog, www.featherlitespecialty.com/blog, and implemented easier methods for visitors to connect with a Featherlite specialty sales manager for a quote or more information. “The new Featherlite Specialty website provides visitors with an interactive experience that is easy to navigate, visually appealing and will advance them on their way to the right mobile solution,” John K. Hall, Featherlite director of corporate communications, said. Overall, the new website illuminates the extensive capabilities that Featherlite has designing and manufacturing dynamic mobile trailer solutions for business, corporate, government and professional sports organizations. Featherlite offers event marketing trailers, command centers, mobile classrooms, medical trailers, emergency response trailers, kitchen trailers, mobile office trailers, vending trailers and custom trailers for many other applications. This includes the famed Featherlite race car haulers used by NASCAR, IRL and other racing sanction teams. For more information on Featherlite Specialty Trailers, visit www.featherlitespecialty.com or call 800-800-1230. |
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New 2012 stock trailer options include Rumber® flooring that gives livestock firmer footing CRESCO, Iowa (July 26, 2011) – An expanded selection of options for Featherlite stock trailers helps to maximize the comfort and convenience for both owner and animal. Emerging as a popular option for 2012 models is Rumber® flooring. The Rumber floor serves as a cushioning surface for livestock, giving them firmer footing and minimizing the risk of injury and stress on joints. It’s also quieter for livestock when entering the trailer, will increase the value and life of the stock trailer due to its durability and is UV and water resistant. Rumber manufactures its flooring from 100% recycled tire rubber and plastics. Another new flooring option, Featherlite’s Firm-mat, completely seals the trailer’s floor and provides a padded, slip resistant surface that is impervious to liquids and eliminates the need for rubber mats. It’s also easy to clean and quieter for livestock when loading. A textured industrial liner designed for livestock or a 1/2” thick textured option, popular in horse trailers, is available. Selected options are now also offered on Featherlite’s “lite” priced Model 8117, previously not available with added options. Options include tire and axle upgrades, additional height, plexiglass, halogen load lights, dome lights, single 2 speed jack landing gear and various rear and center gate options. Other new options for 2012 stock trailers include:
For more information on Featherlite stock trailers, call Featherlite Trailers at 800-800-1230, visit a local dealer or go to the web at www.fthr.com. |
Unique living quarters design in Featherlite horse
trailer optimizes living space and outdoor/indoor entertaining
while away from home CRESCO,
Iowa/May
25, 2011 — Horse owners can now customize the front of their
bumper pull horse trailer with a living quarters, including an
outdoor cooking area for entertaining at horse shows and events.
This configuration was initially designed for horse trailer Model 9406 but with Featherlite’s PerfectFitTM System, other models can be outfitted with the front living quarters or outside cooking area. The Model 9406 with this unique option includes a 2-burner cooktop, microwave and sink housed in a compartment in the front of the trailer that is accessed with a hinged flip-up door. The trailer also features: • Refrigerator • 19” LCD TV/DVD • Cabinets • Radio/CD player • Awning • Exterior speakers and porch lights • Insulated and paneled walls and ceiling • Linoleum floor • Outside shower Other options and features found throughout the trailer and horse area include a walk through door, turf on the floor, graphics and a single manger with head divider. The horse trailer also features deep cushion ¾” rubber floor mats, distinctive chrome glass windows, a 2 way pop-up roof vent for each horse, adjustable saddle racks with blanket bars, gravel guard and more. For more information, see a Featherlite dealer or call 800-800-1230 for a free brochure or go to the Featherlite website at www.fthr.com . |
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Featherlite Trailers announces partnership,
trailer design collaboration with horse trainer Lynn
Palm
Lynn Palm and Featherlite
unveiling her new ‘Signature Edition’ Horse Trailer
at World Equestrian Games
CRESCO, Iowa (Sept. 7, 2010) – Featherlite® Trailers,
the nation’s leading manufacturer of
horse trailers
and livestock trailers, and renowned clinician,
competitor and trainer Lynn Palm are unveiling a new
horse trailer line at the 2010 Alltech FEI World
Equestrian Games (WEG) in Lexington, Ky., beginning
September 25. Designed by Palm, the trailer “is
completely unique…designed by a woman especially for
women riders,” said Palm, who holds 34 reserve and world
championships and four American Quarter Horse
Association (AQHA) Super Horse titles.
The Lynn Palm Signature Edition trailer, a modified two-horse straight load Model 9406 bumper pull, has been in the design phase at Featherlite engineering for months. The first one came off the line this month and was delivered by Featherlite to Palm. It will be on display at WEG.
Among the horse trailer features and conveniences, Palm
has included innovations that focus on the safety and
comfort of her horses as well as trailer ease of
operation. Features include a mechanized air transfer
system in the horse area that keeps consistent and
substantial airflow circulating around the horses. Light
Emitting Diode (LED) interior strip lighting and lined
white walls in the horse area keep the space lighter and
more soothing. Butt and chest bars are padded and
“Air-Flo” saddle racks are installed in the tack area.
“I love the solid build that Featherlite trailers have,”
Palm said. “I feel that my horses are always safe. I
love the space and air circulation that the horses get,
and I always know that their health is not jeopardized.
I love how quiet Featherlite trailers are and know that
my horse travels in comfort.”
Trailering is made easier on the Signature Edition with
electrical tongue lift jack and keyless entry to all
camper doors. Halogen exterior load lights and
additional clearance lights are included for safety,
especially during night travel and loading.
The Signature Edition has dual colors, a load ramp and
double rear doors with windows and pressure latches. The
larger dressing room has a cedar-lined wardrobe closet
to protect clothing, a padded boot box and full-length
mirror.
Customers can pick among individual options that Lynn
Palm has recommended for this edition, or choose a
special pre-selected package of features.
“There is so much more for women and their horses in the
Lynn Palm Signature Edition Featherlite,” Palm said.
“All that I have learned trailering horses and
travelling the continent to competitions, events and
clinics is included in this trailer.”
This year marks Palm’s 40th year as an English and
Western horse trainer, competitor and clinician. Palm
has been a Featherlite horse trailer owner since 1990
and still owns and uses her first Featherlite trailer.
She is one of the few horse clinicians with a proven
competition record. Palm was named the Female Equestrian
of the Year by the Women’s Athletic Association and was
chosen to perform exhibitions during the 1996 Olympic
Games in Atlanta. In 2007, she was named AQHA Horsewoman
of the Year.
Featherlite was named the #1 horse/livestock trailer
brand in 2009 by Statistical Surveys, Inc. Featherlite
is the official trailer of AQHA, Appaloosa Horse Club
and other organizations.
For information on the Lynn Palm Signature Edition and
Featherlite horse trailers, visit
www.fthr.com/tnews
online or call 800-800-1230. For information on Palm
Partnership Training™, which Featherlite sponsors, and
her television shows on HRTV on Dish Network, visit
www.lynnpalm.com.
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New Featherlite Model 3112 performs multiple hauling
tasks
CRESCO, Iowa (May
17, 2010) – Featherlite’s trailers perform many tasks from
hauling cars to skid loaders to landscaping equipment and
more, and Featherlite’s newest trailer,
open car hauler Model 3112,
is a master of all. This new 3112 “multi-tasker” is a
gooseneck version of Featherlite’s popular Model 3110 bumper
pull trailer and is suited for use by car enthusiasts,
contractors, landscapers and farmers or for everyday
hauling.
Available in 20, 24, 26 and 30-feet lengths and measuring 8 feet 6 inches wide, Model 3112 features two 7-feet long ramps that store underneath the trailer. Model 3112 is equipped with stainless steel swivel “D” tie downs for easily securing cargo, removable fenders with stainless steel fender latches and a skid resistant, durable aluminum extruded floor. The rear of the trailer features sleek and highly visible LED lights. Model 3112 is comparable to many flatbed trailers but offers a lower loading height. With its gooseneck configuration, the Model 3112 is available in longer lengths in comparison to Featherlite’s bumper pull Model 3110. Optional features for the 3112 include the skid loader package, full width fold-up rear ramp, aluminum tool box, winch with remote control and recessed tire storage. The 24’ Model 3112 is also available with Featherlite’s power lift tilt package that easily raises and lowers the trailer by an electric lift.
“Featherlite’s new Model 3112 is designed to be extremely
versatile, easy-to-tow and full of great features and
options,” Featherlite National Sales Manager Randy Lewis
said. “Plus, Featherlite’s aluminum trailer construction
gives owners unmatched durability and performance that can
last for many years of hauling.”
For more information on Featherlite’s new Model 3112, call Featherlite Trailers at 800-800-1230, visit your local dealer or go to www.fthr.com/tnews. |
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Featherlite Trailers’ 2011
product line puts customers ahead of the curve
CRESCO, Iowa (March 17, 2010) — Featherlite
Trailers’ 2011 product line showcases the continuous
improvement that keeps Featherlite—and its customers—ahead
of the curve.
“Every year we introduce new innovations and improve on our existing features,” Randy Lewis, Featherlite’s National Sales Manager, said. “We don’t just want to be at the front of the pack—we want our customers to be ahead of the curve.” Over 35 new models and enhancements, unveiled at Featherlite’s International Dealer Meeting, are now available for order through Featherlite’s dealers. They range from refinements of existing features to innovative multi-purpose new models.
Livestock trailers: increased
convenience, comfort and safety
Featherlite’s 2011 product line offers
trailers specifically designed for its core markets. Farmers
and ranchers are sure to notice Featherlite’s new “Lazer”
stock trailer with its distinctive rounded air spaces. In
addition to being aesthetically pleasing, the “Lazer” also
features a smooth, flush interior that is easy to clean.
Livestock owners are also sure to notice the
new options and features available on Featherlite stock
trailers, especially while transporting animals. An improved
airflow system option ensures livestock receive enough air
and helps regulate temperature. While loading and unloading,
the new anti-skid option helps prevent animals slipping. A
more streamlined pin option helps secure the center gate
slam latches during travel.
Featherlite has also made its Model 8107
stock trailer even more convenient with a removable wall
option. This provides a dressing room area when the trailer
hauls horses, yet it still allows trailer owners use of the
entire trailer when transporting livestock.
Stock owners looking for show trailer options
have some eye-catching features to look forward to. The
Model 8191 hog/sheep topper now has polished wave panels as
an option. In addition, gooseneck stock trailers can have
their noses covered in treadplate for a unique look.
Lite prices, enhanced options and
features on horse trailers
Horse trailers have also received significant improvements in Featherlite’s 2011 product line. “We are keeping horse trailer owners ahead of the curve by giving them more for their money,” Lewis said.
Featherlite has also put a lot of effort into
the new horse trailer features and options. “We think they
are sure to excite horse owners as much as the new models
will,” Lewis said.
Horse trailer Models 8541 and 8581 now come
standard with .040 white aluminum lining. This brightens the
horse area, calming horses, and gives the interior a more
finished look.
“Many of the new features and options we
introduced are designed to make the horses’ journey calmer
and more comfortable,” Lewis said. Larger windows behind the
horses are now standard on slant load models, increasing the
light and airflow in the trailer. New nylon bushings on
horse dividers reduce vibration for a quieter ride. And the
new stall divider options increase airflow and look sleeker
in the bargain.
The Model 9407 horse trailer has been
redesigned to feature a new “lite” price. It is similar to
the Model 9409 horse trailer, but the 9407 offers horse
owners a straight load bumper pull instead of a slant load.
A removable center post and pipe hardware gives trailer
owners greater versatility in cargo loading and towing.
One of the new Featherlite horse trailer
models gives customers a standard horse trailer without a
dressing room. The Model 8527 features an open space between
the horse area and the gooseneck. It also comes with a
standard rear ramp, a removable bottom half divider on the
first stall and a telescoping rear divider.
Some options are aimed at making horse owners
lives easier. A new optional saddle rack made of aluminum
piping stays more securely in place during heavy travel and
usage. Additional dressing room sizes and living quarters
make relaxing at the end of a long day easier.
Trailers for caterers, event
planners, outdoor lovers
Some jobs require a special trailer, like the new custom cooler package for the Model 1610. This enclosed trailer has a 1.5 ton split refrigeration system with insulated walls and doors to help maintain the temperature. A 4’ cold weather fluorescent light fixture makes locating frozen cargo easy. This trailer is ideal for anyone needing to haul perishables, including meats or other groceries. According to Lewis, This package is “sure to be a favorite with event planners and caterers.” Featherlite has also released two new recreation/utility trailer sizes. The Model 1611 is available in a more compact 7’ width. The Model 1609 “Mod Pod” trailer is another trailer with a new configuration. The 5’ height and 10’ length offers storage and hauling that is both secure and convenient.
“This trailer is great for campers, hunters
and cyclists,” Lewis said, “but it is ideal for everyday
hauling, too.”
New options for recreation/utility trailers include a side ramp on the Model 1693 for more versatile loading and unloading. Open utility trailers now also feature a new spring loaded pin for ramps that is easier to use and more secure. Snowmobiles, ATVs, motorcycles and even riding lawnmowers can be loaded and unloaded with less hassle and less worry.
Multitasking workhorses
The new Model 1520 dump trailer is one of Featherlite’s new multi-task trailers. This versatile utility trailer is sure to prove its worth to landscapers, contractors and even farmers. Its 24” deep box can haul anything from gravel to metal scraps to wood chips. For easy unloading, the box raises and lowers on a hydraulic cylinder. The dual action rear gate can be lowered for more cargo space or unhitched at the bottom for easier dumping.
Another trailer designed to be a
multi-purpose machine is the new Model 3112 open gooseneck
car hauler. With a lower loading height and a lighter price
than other comparable flatbeds, this trailer can haul a skid
loader or a 1967 Alfa Romeo with equal ease. The 3112 comes
standard with a skid resistant durable aluminum floor. It
can be outfitted with many of the same options as the Model
3110 car hauler, including the popular power lift package.
All 2011 models are available for order at any one of
Featherlite’s 180 dealerships. For more information about
all of Featherlite’s 2011 products and features, visit
Featherlite online at
www.fthr.com/tnews
or call 1-800-800-1230.
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New “Lazer” stock trailer from
Featherlite Trailers continues innovative trend
Unlike other Featherlite stock trailers, the “Lazer” features rounded air spaces. This provides livestock owners a distinctive look. The “Lazer” boasts more than a distinctive appearance, though. It is built with aluminum sheets on the inside of the trailer’s structural side posts instead of being welded to the outside of them. The result is a smooth, flush interior that is easier to clean—an advantage for any trailer farmer or rancher. “Every year we introduce new innovations, such as the ‘Lazer,’” Randy Lewis, Featherlite’s National Sales Manager, said. “We don’t just want to be at the front of the pack—we want our customers to be ahead of the curve.” The “Lazer” is available in lengths of 20’, 24’ and 28’. It has a standard 7’ width and rides on tandem rubber torsion axles with electric brakes. Like all of Featherlite’s 2011 models, the “Lazer” has new LED clearance lights, featuring a new rounded design. These new lights are smaller, brighter and easier to replace if needed. All 2011 models are available for order at any one of Featherlite’s 180 dealerships. For more information about all of Featherlite’s 2011 products and features, visit Featherlite online at www.fthr.com/tnews or call 1-800-800-1230. |
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Featherlite’s Model 1520 dump
trailer makes unloading cargo easier
CRESCO, Iowa (March 30, 2010) — Featherlite Trailers is once
again distinguishing itself from its peers with the new
Model
1520 dump trailer.
This versatile
utility trailer
is sure to prove its worth to landscapers, contractors and
even farmers. Its 24” deep box can haul anything from gravel
to metal scraps to wood chips. For easy unloading, the box
raises and lowers on a hydraulic cylinder. The dual action
rear gate can be lowered for more cargo space or unhitched
at the bottom for easier dumping.
The Model 1520 also boasts Featherlite quality and durability. Its treated plywood trailer bed stands up better to the wear and tear cargo can inflict, from scrap metal to firewood. And it benefits from the sturdy, lightweight all-aluminum construction that is the hallmark of Featherlite quality. The 1520 is available as a 5’ by 8’ single axle or 6’6” by 10’ tandem axle trailer.
For more information about all of Featherlite’s 2011
trailers and features, visit Featherlite online at
www.fthr.com/tnews
or call 1-800-800-1230.
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Featherlite Trailers’ Model 8533
horse trailer now offers more choices in living quarters
and dressing rooms
CRESCO, IA (April 16, 2010) — Featherlite Trailers unveiled
several enhancements to their existing trailers during its
recent International Dealer Meeting. Among these are a
greater selection in the sizes of dressing rooms and living
quarters of the
Model 8533 all-aluminum gooseneck horse trailer.
The Model 8533 is already known in the trailering world for its durability and attractive price point. Now, customers have the choice of a 74”, 96” and 124” dressing room package. Customers may also select the standard 46” dressing room package.
“Different horse owners have different space
requirements,” Randy Lewis, Featherlite’s National Sales
Manager, said. “These expanded dressing room options mean
that customers don’t have to buy more trailer than they
need.”
For horse owners who want to spend a weekend
riding, Featherlite also offers three new Sierra living
quarters packages. An 8’ living quarters package and a 10’
living quarters package are available. The 10’ living
quarters package comes with or without a 6’ slideout.
“The well-appointed living quarters option is designed to make the Model 8533 the most attractive horse trailer at this price point on the market,” Lewis said. The 8533 comes in a standard 6’7” width with an inside height of 7’0”. It comes in lengths ranging from 14’10” to 28’4”.
All 2011 models are available for order at any one of
Featherlite’s 180 dealerships. For more information about
all of Featherlite’s 2011 horse trailers and features, visit
Featherlite online at
www.fthr.com/tnews or call
1-800-800-1230.
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Featherlite gives customers more
for their money with “lite” priced horse trailers
CRESCO, Iowa (April 12, 2010) — Featherlite Trailers’ 2011
horse trailer
line up holds the company’s dedication to continuous
innovation and improvement. While many of these improvements
are immediately eye-catching, some reserve their attraction
for when the customer looks at the price tag.
“We are keeping horse trailer owners ahead of the curve by giving them more for their money,” Randy Lewis, Featherlite’s National Sales Manager, said. One of the new “lite” priced trailers is the Model 9407 bumper pull horse trailer. The 9407 has been redesigned and is now built using the same methods and extrusions as the Model 9409 horse trailer. However, the 9407 offers horse owners a straight load horse trailer rather than the 9409’s slant load. A removable center post and pipe hardware gives trailer owners greater versatility in cargo loading and towing. The 9407 has a standard length of 14’1” and a standard 6’7” width. Featherlite is also offering new options for the Model 9409. The dressing room now has two additional sizes for its short wall – 3” and 24”. The 9409 is now also available in a four-horse configuration. This new configuration’s length ranges from 19’3” to 23’4”, depending on the dressing room size chosen. Both the 9407 and 9409 feature Featherlite’s new LED clearance lights. These new lights feature a rounded design that is smaller, brighter and easier to replace if needed. “These trailers are great options for price-conscious horse owners,” Lewis said. All 2011 horse trailers are available for order at any one of Featherlite’s 180 dealerships. For more information about all of Featherlite’s 2011 products and features, visit Featherlite online at www.fthr.com/tnews or call 1-800-800-1230. |
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Featherlite Trailers named #1
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Featherlite Trailers’ new array of “lite” priced
horse trailers plus luxury living quarters on display at
Quarter Horse Congress
 At
this month’s All American Quarter Horse Congress,
Featherlite’s show display will include many new
“lite-priced”
horse trailers, while still
offering horse owners Featherlite’s all-aluminum durability
plus distinctive luxury choices.
Leading the line
up of new Featherlite trailers on display at the Quarter
Horse Congress is the
Model 8533 gooseneck horse trailer
that now
has even more options including a 2-horse configuration and
a weekender living quarters.
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versatile new combo stock trailer/horse trailer CRESCO, Iowa (December 21, 2009) – With its versatility and lower price point, Featherlite’s new Model 8417 combination trailer is a desired hauling option for horse owners, livestock owners and hobby farmers. Gooseneck trailer Model 8417 is available in 16-foot and 20-foot lengths and is designed for hauling both cattle and horses. Numerous options like center gates and horse stall dividers can better tailor the trailer to the owner’s preferences. Measuring an easy-to-tow width of six feet seven inches and height of seven feet, Model 8417 features a full swing rear door with lockable slider, a 3-foot slant wall or 4-foot straight wall dressing room and a treated wood floor. Like all Featherlite livestock and horse trailers, the Model 8417 comes with Featherlite’s sleek “wave’ side panels and wraparound LED lights. Other available options include aluminum wheels, hay rack, tack options, plexiglass air space panels, rubber floor mats and more. For more information on Featherlite Model 8417, call Featherlite Trailers at 800-800-1230, visit your local dealer or go to the web at www.fthr.com/tnews . |
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Featherlite’s car
trailer options meet racers’ needs
CRESCO, Iowa/November 16,
2009 — Car owners can now better design a
trailer that meets all their needs, thanks
to Featherlite Trailers’ 2010
car trailer options.
Among these options is a front-mounted slide-out that adds additional space to the Model 4926’s optional living quarters. This option lets the trailer take up less room than it would with side-mounted slide-outs. Featherlite also offers expanded color choices to make a racer’s car trailer stand out from the rest. Green, yellow, orange and brandywine side panels are available on all models. If a single color trailer doesn’t stand out enough, customers can select the tri-color option to really give their trailers an eye-catching look. Plus, new optional aluminum wheels are corrosion-resistant and add an extra dash of style. For more information about the new features offered on Featherlite car trailers, visit Featherlite online at www.fthr.com/tnews or call 1-800-800-1230. |
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NASCAR/Featherlite Most Improved Driver
Award results for October
CRESCO, Iowa/November 6, 2009
— Featherlite is proud to present the
NASCAR/Featherlite Most Improved Driver
Award following each NASCAR Nationwide
Series, Camping World Truck Series and
regional series race.
The award is presented to a driver who demonstrates the most improvement in terms of finishing position from race to race. The NASCAR/Featherlite Most Improved Driver Award was recently presented to the following drivers: Aric Almirola, #15 Graceway Pharmaceuticals/AKawareness.com Toyota, Camping World Truck Series, Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega, Ala., October 31 Terry Cook, #25 Harris Trucking/Cajun Industries Toyota, Camping World Truck Series, Martinsville Speedway, Martinsville, Va., October 24 Frank Fleming, #40 Jerry Hunt Auto & Truck Sales Pontiac, Whelen Southern Modified Tour, Caraway Speedway, Asheboro, N.C., October 24 Jason Leffler, #38 Great Clips Toyota, Nationwide Series, Memphis Motorsports Park, Memphis, Tenn., October 24 Ted Christopher, #36 Al-Lee Installations, Whelen Modified Tour, Thompson International Speedway, Thompson, Conn., October 18 Mike Bliss, #11 Ridemakerz.com Toyota, Nationwide Series, Lowes Motor Speedway, Charlotte, N.C., October 16 Michael Annett, #15 Germain Racing Toyota, Nationwide Series, Auto Club Speedway, Los Angeles, Calif., October 10 Erick Rudolph, #59 Original Pizza Logs/Prime Tyme Chevrolet, Whelen Modified Tour, Stafford Motor Speedway, Stafford, Conn., October 4 Mike Wallace, #01 Village West Discount Liquor Chevrolet, Nationwide Series, Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, Kan., October 3 Gene Pack, #1 Comtech Solutions/Wings-N-Things Chevrolet, Whelen Southern Modified Tour, Ace Speedway, Altamahaw, N.C., October 2
For more information about
Featherlite or for a list of other winners
this year, visit the web at
www.fthr.com.
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New Featherlite
snowmobile trailer blends versatility
with aerodynamics
CRESCO, Iowa/November 4, 2009
— V-nose and versatile are two words to
describe Featherlite’s newest snowmobile
trailer, the Model 1610V, which features an
aerodynamic v-nose. But its versatility
makes it more than just a snowmobile trailer
– it’s also a multi-purpose toy hauler for
transporting motorcycles, ATVs, dirt bikes
and other cargo.
The v-nose of Model 1610V is
designed with a 50-inch wide front ramp for
easier unloading of snowmobiles and other
“toys”. Length options range from 12 feet to
24 feet with a 6 feet or 6 feet 6 inches
inside height. The standard width is 6 feet
and 11 inches.
The snowmobile trailer is
equipped with handy cable assisted rear and
front ramps, visibility enhancing LED
stop/turn and clearance lights and
23/32-inch moisture resistant Featherlite
Advantage wood floor.
Various options are available
with Model 1610V including a smooth extruded
aluminum floor, overhead cabinets, hat shelf
with clothes rod, surface mount tie downs
and fuel door. An array of exterior colors
is available, including Featherlite’s newest
selections – green, yellow, orange or
brandywine – and the option for a dual or
tri-colored exterior.
Model 1610V is manufactured
with durable, corrosion-resistant aluminum,
creating a lighter, easier towing trailer,
according to Featherlite trailer owners. It
comes with an 8-year limited structural
transferable warranty.
For more information on
Featherlite Model 1610V snowmobile trailer,
call 800-800-1230 or visit the web at
www.fthr.com/tnews.
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New Featherlite
recreational trailer options enhance
versatility and appearance
Two new noses give
customers the multipurpose freedom they
need, the style they desire
CRESCO, Iowa/October 21, 2009
— Featherlite Trailers’ selection of 2010
recreational trailers are designed to
give customers more freedom, and look
better, than ever before.
The new
Model 1610V comes with a 50” front
unload ramp in a V-nose. This allows for
easy unloading of a variety of toys, from
snowmobiles to ATVs to dirt bikes.
Adventurers can turn to the 1610V to haul
their toys regardless of the toy or the
weather.
Featherlite’s
Model 1648 snowmobile trailer also has a
new aerodynamic radius nose. This stylish,
sleek design is sure to turn heads when on
the road.
Both trailers also benefit
from Featherlite’s expanded color choices.
Green, yellow, orange and brandywine side
panels are available on the 1610V and 1648,
as well as all of Featherlite’s ATV
trailers, motorcycle trailers and utility
trailers. Customers can also select the
tri-color option to really give their
trailers an eye-catching look.
For more information about
the Model 1610V and Model 1648, visit
Featherlite online at
www.fthr.com/tnews or call 800-800-1230.
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Safety and
convenience meet versatility in
Featherlite’s Model 3110
New 2010 options make
trailer suitable for construction and
landscaping in addition to car hauling
 CRESCO,
Iowa/October 15, 2009 — Featherlite’s 2010
offerings include some significant new
options for the
Model 3110 car trailer. These new
options not only increase the 3110’s
standing as a car trailer but also make it
an excellent choice for construction and
landscaping.
One such option is the
hydraulic lift package that tilts the
trailer’s deck, eliminating the need for a
ramp. This makes loading and unloading cars
and construction vehicles safer and more
convenient.
The 3110 also has landscaper
options that include a frontal storage rack
for front loader attachments. In addition,
an optional side rack can store landscaping
tools such as weed trimmers.
In order to better
accommodate heavier items like front
loaders, the 3110 now sports a 2,200# ramp
capacity, versus the old 1,700#. Flush
mounted pin LED lights provide greater
visibility on the road.
For more information about
the new Model 3110 trailer options, visit
Featherlite online at
www.fthr.com/tnews or call 800-800-1230.
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Featherlite Trailers’ new array
of “lite” priced horse trailers plus
luxury living quarters
on display at Quarter Horse
Congress
CRESCO, Iowa/October 7, 2009
—At this month’s All American Quarter Horse
Congress, Featherlite’s show display will
include many new “lite-priced”
horse trailers, while still offering
horse owners Featherlite’s all-aluminum
durability plus distinctive luxury choices.
“Featherlite’s newest generation of horse
trailers originates from a desire to offer
more value to horse owners who are faced
with a challenging economy yet are still
focused on the safety and care of their
horses and don’t want to sacrifice
reliability and quality,” Randy Lewis,
Featherlite national sales manager, said.
Leading
the line up of new Featherlite trailers on
display at the Quarter Horse Congress
(Congress) is the
Model 8533 gooseneck horse trailer
introduced this spring that now has even
more options including a 2-horse
configuration and a weekender living
quarters. A Model 8533 combining both new
options will be on display at Congress. The
8533 measures an easy-to-tow width of 6’7”
and has Featherlite’s new standard feature –
chrome glass windows. The trailer sports a
handy dressing room with 46” short wall when
not outfitted with a living quarters.
The weekender living quarters
in the Model 8533 offers the options of a
bed in the gooseneck, shower/toilet combo,
overhead cabinets, single stainless steel
sink, countertop, wardrobe closet, in
cabinet refrigerator, microwave and other
amenities.
“Featherlite’s 8533 horse
trailer is designed for the recreational
horse owner with its lower price point and
the option for a small living quarters, yet
it still affords a horse owner the
durability and value of Featherlite’s
all-aluminum construction,” Lewis said. The
starting retail price for the Model 8533 is
$18,404 with the living quarters starting at
$27,105.
Another solution for
price-conscious horse owners is
Featherlite’s new Model 8417, a combo
horse/stock gooseneck trailer. The new combo
trailer also measures 6’7” wide and is
available in lengths of 16’ and 20’ and with
a slant or straight wall dressing room. The
trailer comes standard with a wood floor,
wraparound LED lights, an aerodynamic
tapered gooseneck and full swing rear gate.
Numerous additions are available on the
Model 8417 including tack options, LED strip
lighting, plexiglass and more.
 “Two
other new lite-priced horse trailer models,
the 9405 and 9409, plus our livestock Model
8117 are also new for 2010, plus pricing on
most Featherlite models has never been more
attractive,” Lewis said. “While we’ve
developed more economical hauling options,
we’ve still kept focus on the quality,
easy-tow and durability of a Featherlite
trailer. In addition, all horse trailers now
come with Featherlite’s new mirrored
“chrome” glass windows.”
On the other end of the
spectrum, horse owners still have the option
of customizing their trailer with
eye-catching and unique options with the
Featherlite PerfectFit™ System. Featherlite
will have on display a Featherlite living
quarters configured with a Nintendo Wii®.
This 23-ft. double slideout has a rear
bedroom that also serves as an entertainment
suite. It sports a leather foldout electric
couch, a wet bar and a Nintendo Wii. There
is also a Wii gaming console outside on the
trailer. The trailer features stylish LED
strip lighting that provides extra
illumination in the horse area, a wrapped
hay rack, convenient sliding saddle rack and
an exterior with dual silver/black side
sheets and polished aluminum panels on the
bottom.
Another living quarters on
display will feature heavy-duty 2” thick
feed doors with chrome glass windows, fans
in the horse area and polished panels on the
exterior. The 16’ living quarters area
features a VIP interior with 2-toned walnut
cabinet doors with a clear maple inlay.
Other horse trailers on
display include:
• The new
Model 9405 will be on showcase with one
of Featherlite’s newest exterior colors –
brandywine. The Model 9405 is a one or two
horse trailer with a flip up rear door and a
ramp.
• Featherlite’s popular
Model 8541 gooseneck horse trailer
features exterior styling of dual white and
stainless steel with painted ‘wave’ side
panels on the bottom, a white painted roof
rail, graphics and Featherlite’s new
optional aluminum wheels. The horse area is
equipped with Featherlite’s new WERM
flooring option, which seals the trailer
floor and provides a padded, slip resistant
surface that is impervious to liquids and
eliminates the need for rubber mats.
• & Many more!
Featherlite has been building
all-aluminum horse trailers since 1973. Each
Featherlite horse trailer comes with an
8-year limited structural warranty, and new
for 2010 models, Featherlite’s warranty is
transferable when traded in for a new
Featherlite trailer and resold at an
authorized Featherlite dealer. “Horse owners
can feel confident they’re receiving
reliability, a superior tow and peace of
mind when they choose a Featherlite horse
trailer,” Lewis said.
The All American Quarter
Horse Congress is held at the Ohio Expo
Center in Columbus, Ohio, from Oct. 2-25,
2009 with the trade show opening October 8.
Featherlite’s display spaces at Congress are
inside in Congress Hall and outside across
the street from the Congress Annex. For more
information, call 800-800-1230 or visit the
web at
www.fthr.com/tnews.
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New Featherlite stock trailer
options provide style and safety
CRESCO, Iowa/October 12, 2009 — When
Featherlite Trailers planned its 2010
stock trailer options, its main goal was
to stack great looks on top of superior
durability. “We wanted to outdo ourselves,”
Randy Lewis, Featherlite’s national sales
manager, said.
 To
that end, Featherlite has released options
that really make its stock trailers
exceptional. Customers now have four new
colors from which to select: green, yellow,
orange and brandywine. Corrosion-resistant
aluminum wheels are another option that add
an extra dash of style.
Featherlite’s options aren’t just about
flash and style. The new “Step Safe” rear
gate option is designed to be safer for your
livestock, and their owners too. “Step Safe”
center gates, previously introduced in
Featherlite’s 2009 models, are already
effective in preventing livestock slippage,
and the new rear gate option makes loading
and unloading livestock even safer.
For more information about the new stock
trailer options, visit Featherlite online at
www.fthr.com/tnews or call 800-800-1230.
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Featherlite Announces Aggressive Product Launch Despite Tough Market New innovations, exclusive features top the list Cresco, IA/June 10, 2009 – Featherlite® Trailers’ 2010 offerings suggest this is a company as tough as its products. Instead of adopting a “stay the course” attitude for 2009, Featherlite has unveiled new trailers, new options and bold new customer benefits.
Bold innovations
The new transferrable warranty program also showcases Featherlite’s commitment to the customer. Featherlite’s eight-year limited warranty now stays with trailers when traded in at a Featherlite dealer for a new Featherlite trailer.
More standard features
High quality, high value
Among these new trailers are the 8117 stock trailer and the 8414 and 8415 combo trailers. Featherlite has also applied these new innovations to an existing trailer, Model 8107, making it even more affordable.
Sierra “Lite” Living Quarters will be welcome to trailer buyers on a budget, too. This option is for horse trailer owners who want frugality without sacrificing all the frills. Exciting new options Trailer buyers will love Featherlite’s extended options. WERM flooring eliminates the need for rubber mats, yet still offers a padded ride for horses. And options such as new color selections, tri-color trailers, painted “wave” side panels and aluminum wheels give trailers an eye-catching look no matter where people go. Ice fishing, campers and truck beds
The Freedom serves double duty in the summertime as a toy hauler, perfect for ATVs, motorcycles or bicycles. It also makes a wonderful trailer to take on extended camping or hunting trips.
Another trailer well-suited to outdoor activities is the 1609 “Mod Pod,” especially with its new camper package. The “Mod Pod” transforms from trailer to camper in minutes and is tough enough to take off the beaten path. This is a trailer for cyclists, hikers and other explorers.
Also new for 2009 is Featherlite’s redesigned radius-style pickup truck bed. The bed offers a “headache rack”, stake pockets and a trap door to install a gooseneck or fifth wheel connection. For more information about all of Featherlite’s 2010 products and features, visit Featherlite online at www.fthr.com or call 1-800-800-1230. About Featherlite Featherlite, Inc. is a North American leader in designing, manufacturing and marketing high quality aluminum specialty trailers, specialized transporters and custom mobile marketing trailers. Featherlite has highly diversified product lines offering hundreds of standard model and custom-designed horse, livestock, car, utility and recreational trailers through an extensive dealer network in the U.S. and Canada. In addition to its "Official Trailer" status of NASCAR, Featherlite is a sponsor of many equine, livestock and motorsports organizations. Featherlite is part of the Universal Trailer Corporation’s family of brands |
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