Felling Trailers

Name

Felling Trailers

Legal name

Felling Trailers, Inc.

Website

https://felling.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Trailer Manufacturing

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715)

akta.pro primary industry

Semi-Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Tanker/Lowboy) (IMACAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trailer Manufacturing (Utility/Enclosed/Flatbed/Car Hauler) (IMACAGAA), Truck Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Flatbed/Tanker) (IMACABAH)

Keywords

• Trailer manufacturing
• Hydraulic gooseneck trailers
• Construction equipment trailers
• Utility telecom trailers
• Custom trailer solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Sauk Centre

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Trailer Sales: Felling Trailers generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of trailers ranging from 3,000 lb utility trailers to 120,000 lb hydraulic gooseneck trailers. The company offers over 240 standard models across multiple product lines including commercial, construction, utility/telecom, government, and OEM/custom solutions. Sales occur through dealer network, direct sales, and government procurement channels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Felling Trailers is a full-line trailer manufacturer producing over 240 standard models with capacities from 3,000 lb utility trailers up to 120,000 lb hydraulic gooseneck trailers. The company operates across six product divisions: Commercial, Construction, Utility/Telecom, OEM, Government, and Custom solutions, with more than 5,000 trailers manufactured annually across two Minnesota facilities. Sales are conducted through a dealer network, direct regional sales managers, and government cooperative purchasing contracts (Sourcewell and GSA).

Product overview

Felling Trailers is a family-owned full-line trailer manufacturer offering over 240 models with thousands of options across six product lines: Commercial Trailers (OTR step decks, HX high flats, X-FORCE HDG lowboys, hydraulic tail, TSA tilt slide), Construction Trailers (drop-deck, deck-over, hydraulic dumps, semi trailers in MX/NN/RGT series), Utility/Telecom Trailers (cable reel, pole, cargo, dump, pipe coil, HDD), OEM Solutions (generator/compressor, tender/frame), Government Solutions (with Sourcewell and GSA contracts), and Custom Trailer Solutions. Capacities range from 3,000 lb utility trailers to 120,000 lb hydraulic gooseneck trailers. The company operates two manufacturing facilities totaling over 400,000 square feet, producing over 5,000 trailers annually, with a focus on customization and custom engineering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Trailers Commercial transport trailer line including over-the-road step deck trailers, HX high flatbeds, X-FORCE hydraulic detachable gooseneck lowboys, hydraulic tail trailers, and TSA tilt slide axle trailers for the commercial transport industry.
• X-FORCE Hydraulic Detachable Gooseneck (HDG) Lowboy Trailers Hydraulic detachable lowboy gooseneck trailers with HDG standard series (35-60 ton), AG Series for agricultural equipment, HD Series for heavy-duty loads, and SL Series with 18-inch usable level deck height for extra-tall cargo.
• Construction Trailers Diverse construction trailer product line ranging from 3,000 lb light utility trailers to 120,000 lb heavy haul trailers, including deck-over, drop-deck, hydraulic dump, and semi trailer models for construction companies and contractors.
• MX Series Semi Trailer Heavy-load transportation semi trailer for construction equipment, raw materials, and substantial cargo, with capacities from 20-50 tons and MX-L (35-inch loaded height) and MX-H (41-inch loaded height) options.
• Utility & Telecom Trailers Comprehensive utility and telecom trailer division serving electric, natural gas, water, and telecommunication companies with cable reel, pole, cargo, dump, pipe coil, and horizontal directional drill trailers.
• Utility Cable Reel Trailers Safety-minded cable reel trailers with 1,740-13,520 lb load capacities, self-loading turret reels with 360-degree rotation, and hydraulic payout/take-up rim drive for the utility/telecom industry.
• OEM Trailer Solutions Custom engineering division providing generator/compressor trailers (3,500-20,000 lbs) and tender/frame trailers (14,000-100,000 lbs) built to specification for mounting specialized industrial equipment.
• Government Solutions Custom trailer solutions for local, state, and federal government entities, military branches, and municipal fleets, available through active Sourcewell (#092922-FTS) and GSA (#GS-30F-0008S) contracts.
• Custom Trailer Solutions Full-service custom trailer division taking conceptual ideas from sketch to prototype with a fully staffed engineering department and metal craftsmen, backed by Limited Lifetime Structural Warranty and 3-year Paint Warranty.
• Parts & Service Comprehensive parts store, service department, and warranty support offering routine trailer maintenance and parts for many makes and models including Felling Trailer Parts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,000 trailers manufactured annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SourcewellcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSourcewell is a government agency that provides cooperative purchasing contracts allowing government, education, and nonprofit entities to purchase trailers through pre-negotiated contracts without competitive bidding. Felling holds active contract #092922-FTS.
• U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFederal government contract vehicle enabling federal agencies to purchase trailers through GSA Advantage platform. Contract #GS-30F-0008S also enables state and local governments through Cooperative Purchasing and Disaster Purchasing Programs.
• Federal Contracts Corp (FCC)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFederal Contracts Corp serves as a manufacturer representative for government sales, assisting with federal procurement processes.
• National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociate member of NRECA, supporting electric cooperatives across the country with utility/telecom trailer solutions.
• Associated Equipment Distributors (AED)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership providing networking and advocacy for equipment distribution companies.
• Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership for companies involved in power generation systems, supporting generator/compressor trailer solutions.
• Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership representing equipment manufacturers, providing advocacy and market intelligence.
• State Government ContractscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultiple state-level contracts for government procurement, simplifying purchasing for municipal and state agencies across various states.
• PPG IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with PPG Paints for trailer finishing. Felling uses PPG's two-component polyurethane paint system with high-build primer and polyurethane topcoat, backed by 3-year warranty. PPG products are 3.5 V.O.C. compliant, Lead and Chrome free.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wabash National Corporation: Largest U.S. trailer manufacturer producing dry vans, refrigerated trailers, tankers, flatbeds, and platform trailers. Directly competes with Felling in semi-trailer and flatbed segments, with substantially greater scale and a national footprint.
• Heil Trailer International: Specialty trailer manufacturer focused on bulk transport tankers and trailers for refuse, construction, and energy markets. Overlaps with Felling's OEM/custom industrial equipment trailer business.
• MAC Trailer Manufacturing: Specialty trailer manufacturer focused on dumps, drop-decks, tag trailers, and aluminum trailers. Comparable mid-size manufacturer competing in construction and specialty segments.
• Great Dane Trailers: Major U.S. manufacturer of dry van, refrigerated, platform, and specialty trailers with comparable breadth to Felling's commercial and construction product lines. Operates multiple manufacturing plants across the U.S.
• Stoughton Trailers: Manufacturer of dry van and grain trailers, intermodal chassis, and specialty trailers. Comparable scale and customer-overlap in commercial carrier and agricultural segments.
• Landoll Corporation: Specialty trailer manufacturer known for hydraulic detachable lowboy trailers and heavy-haul equipment, paralleling Felling's X-Force HDG lowboy product line. Comparable niche-focus and engineering-driven differentiation.
• Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company: One of the largest U.S. producers of refrigerated and dry van trailers with a strong flatbed and intermodal portfolio. Directly competes with Felling in commercial semi-trailer categories.
• Eager Beaver Trailers (General Engine Products): Specialty trailer manufacturer producing hydraulic detachable lowboys and custom-engineered heavy-haul equipment. Closely overlaps with Felling's X-Force HDG lowboy semi-trailer range.
• Wilson Trailer Company: Mid-sized family-oriented trailer manufacturer offering semi-trailers, flatbeds, drop-decks, and specialty trailers. Closely comparable in product mix, scale, and family-business character to Felling.
• Manac Inc. Canadian semi-trailer manufacturer producing dry vans, flatbeds, dumps, and specialty trailers for North American markets. Direct competitor in semi-trailer and specialty segments from a regional base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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