What Elite Trailers does

Elite Trailer Manufacturing, LLC. is a private Oklahoma City-based manufacturer of custom aluminum trailers founded in 1995 by Wayne Purser and Robert Walters. The company designs and builds made-to-order trailers across three primary product lines: horse trailers (slant load, straight load, head-to-head, Mustang, Mustang LQ with living quarters, polo, and stock combo configurations in both gooseneck and bumper pull); livestock trailers (stock, show cattle, low-profile, livestock boxes, and ground-load/straight-floor semi trailers); and specialty trailers (motorsports car haulers/stackers, cargo, mobile command centers, hospitality, medical, vending, and utility applications). All units are built on a proprietary aluminum platform using 6005 T6 alloy posts, 5086 marine-grade tread plate flooring, welded extruded wall systems, an in-house brass-fitted door hinge design, and LED lighting. The manufacturing footprint is a 300,000+ square foot facility in Oklahoma City (opened 2004) with computerized tooling.

Elite sells exclusively through a nationwide independent dealer network rather than direct-to-consumer, with dealers handling configuration consultation, sales, and after-sale support. The 4 gtm_motion is a pure B2B2C channel-partner model. Pricing is custom and quote-based; the company offers extensive option lists and made-to-order configurations rather than fixed-price SKUs. Revenue is generated one-time per trailer sale, with no subscription, service-contract, or recurring software/parts revenue stream identified in the source material. Customer segments are diversified across equestrian, ranch/livestock, motorsports, and commercial/government end users, all served from the same manufacturing base.

The company is privately held, independently owned, with no institutional investors or parent company identified. Operations are US-only. No revenue, funding, headcount trend, or acquisition data is publicly disclosed. The company's competitive positioning centers on build quality (proprietary extrusions, heavy-duty I-beam floors, welded gussets), customization depth, and a 30-year brand in the equestrian and ranching communities. The broader trailer manufacturing industry is exposed to consumer discretionary spending, aluminum prices, and agricultural cycle conditions, but no specific financial exposure data is available in the source material.

Name

Elite Trailers

Legal name

Elite Trailer Manufacturing, LLC.

Website

https://elitetrailers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Elite Trailers is a privately held Oklahoma City manufacturer founded in 1995 that designs and builds custom aluminum horse, livestock, motorsports, and specialty trailers, selling exclusively through a nationwide independent dealer network to equestrian, ranching, motorsports, and commercial end users.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Aluminum Trailer Manufacturing

NAICS

Truck Trailer Manufacturing (336212)

SIC

Truck Trailers (3715), Truck & Bus Bodies (3713)

akta.pro primary industry

Trailer Manufacturing (Utility/Enclosed/Flatbed/Car Hauler) (IMACAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Semi-Trailer Manufacturing (Dry Van/Reefer/Tanker/Lowboy) (IMACAGAB), Farm Transport & Hauling Equipment (Farm Trailers, Grain Carts, Wagons) (AFAAAAAD)

Keywords

• Custom aluminum trailers
• Horse trailers
• Livestock trailers
• Motorsport trailers
• Specialty cargo trailers

Headquarters

HQ city

Oklahoma City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

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. Custom Aluminum Trailer Sales: Elite Trailers generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of custom aluminum trailers. The company offers made-to-order, custom-built trailers across multiple product lines including horse trailers, livestock trailers, and specialty trailers. Customers work with dealers to specify configurations, options, and customizations before purchase. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales with pricing based on trailer type, size, and customization level.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Elite Trailers designs and manufactures custom aluminum trailers, including horse trailers, livestock trailers, motorsport trailers, specialty cargo trailers, and large-scale semi-trailers. All trailers are made-to-order with proprietary engineering features, heavy-duty aluminum construction, and extensive customization options. Finished products are sold exclusively through an independent dealer network across the United States, with parts and service support offered through dealers.

Product overview

Elite Trailers is a custom aluminum trailer manufacturer founded in 1995 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, operating from a 300,000+ square foot manufacturing facility. The company offers three main product lines: Horse Trailers, Livestock Trailers, and Specialty Trailers. Horse trailers include gooseneck and bumper pull configurations with multiple load styles (slant load, straight load, reverse load, side load, head-to-head center load) and the premium Mustang line with and without living quarters, plus specialized polo trailers and stock combo models. Livestock trailers feature stock trailers, show cattle trailers, low profile trailers, and livestock boxes in both gooseneck and bumper pull styles. Specialty trailers encompass motorsports (coach, car haulers, race haulers, stackers, semi transporters), cargo/specialty applications (mobile command centers, medical, hospitality, vending), and large-scale semi trailers for commercial livestock transport. All trailers are built with aluminum construction using 6005 T6 alloy posts, marine-grade aluminum, LED lighting, and proprietary extrusions and hinges, with extensive customization options available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gooseneck Slant Load Horse Trailer Conventional slant load trailers designed for transporting 2-9 horses, available in multiple widths, lengths, and heights. Features gooseneck hitch for superior stability and weight distribution.
• Gooseneck Slant Side Load Horse Trailer Customized slant load trailer with side loading door positioned at the last horse, providing spacious rear tack area.
• Gooseneck Slant Reverse Load Horse Trailer Customized slant load trailer where horses load from the side and face towards the rear of the trailer, featuring a large full-width rear tack.
• Gooseneck Two Horse Straight Load Horse Trailer Two-horse trailer where horses load from rear and stand side-by-side facing forward, designed for optimal space and balance.
• Gooseneck 2+1 Straight Load Horse Trailer Versatile trailer with two rear stalls for horses plus additional front space for a third horse, rear tack room, or storage.
• Gooseneck Head-to-Head Center Load Horse Trailer Trailer designed for 4-6 horses where horses face forward in rear section and rearward in front section, separated by center aisle for easy access.
• Gooseneck Mustang Horse Trailer Premium 3 and 4 horse gooseneck trailer with rugged design, Elite-built doors with welded hinges, carpeted dressing room, and collapsible rear tack.
• Gooseneck Mustang LQ Horse Trailer Living quarters trailer available in 2, 3, and 4 horse models featuring full-length extruded sides, drop-down feed doors, mangers with exterior access, and complete LQ amenities including air conditioning, furnace, and kitchen facilities.
• Gooseneck Polo Horse Trailer Custom polo trailers available in 8, 10, and 12 horse configurations with heavy-duty engineered structure for polo sport use.
• Gooseneck Stock Combo Horse Trailer Versatile trailer designed for both livestock and equipment hauling, available in gooseneck and bumper pull options.
• Bumper Pull Slant Load Horse Trailer Conventional slant load trailers in bumper pull configuration designed for 2-9 horses, offering excellent maneuverability.
• Bumper Pull Two Horse Straight Load Horse Trailer Two-horse bumper pull trailer with horses loading from rear and standing facing forward, featuring reinforced flooring and superior ventilation.
• Bumper Pull Stock Combo Horse Trailer Combination trailer for hauling horses and livestock or equipment with heavy-duty engineered structure.
• Gooseneck Stock Trailer Versatile livestock trailer ranging from compact to large double-deck configurations with customizable gate rails, side ramps, and pen systems.
• Bumper Pull Stock Trailer Bumper pull livestock trailer with adjustable gate configurations for cattle shows, small livestock, or cow/calf operations.
• Gooseneck Show Cattle Trailer Multi-purpose trailer for small livestock, cattle, and horses with customizable tack room and adjustable gate configurations for shows.
• Bumper Pull Show Cattle Trailer Versatile bumper pull trailer configurable for small livestock, cattle, or horse transportation with customizable tack room sizing.
• Gooseneck Low Pro Trailer Livestock trailer designed for smaller animals like pigs, lambs, and sheep with optional front dress and customizable pen configurations.
• Bumper Pull Low Pro Trailer Bumper pull trailer for smaller animals with pen and alley gate options, designed for pigs, lambs and sheep.
• Livestock Boxes Compact trailers for hauling small animals such as goats, sheep, and swine, available in 65 and 90 inch lengths.
• Motorsports Trailers Custom aluminum motorsport trailers including coach trailers, car haulers, race haulers, stackers, and semi transporters for motorsport enthusiasts.
• Cargo & Specialty Trailers Custom aluminum trailers and truck bodies for diverse industries including mobile command centers, hospitality units, mobile offices, vending, medical, and utility applications.
• Ground Load Semi Trailer Large-scale livestock transportation trailer with ground-level loading, featuring Hendrickson Intraax air ride suspension.
• Straight Floor Semi Trailer Heavy-duty semi trailer for large-scale livestock transport with straight floor design and roll-up gates.

Segments4 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

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cimarron Trailers: Cimarron builds aluminum and steel horse and livestock trailers, including gooseneck and bumper pull models. Comparable product breadth to Elite, with similar dealer-based distribution to equestrian and ranching customers.
• Featherlite Trailers: Featherlite manufactures aluminum horse, livestock, and specialty trailers including car haulers and cargo trailers. Directly comparable to Elite in material (aluminum), product category (horse/livestock/specialty), and dealer-based distribution model.
• 4 Star Trailers: 4 Star manufactures custom aluminum horse trailers, including living-quarters and specialty configurations, sold through dealers. Comparable to Elite's premium, made-to-order aluminum horse trailer positioning.
• W-W Trailers: W-W produces livestock and horse trailers including gooseneck and bumper pull configurations distributed through dealers. Comparable to Elite's livestock line-up and dealer-mediated go-to-market.
• Exiss/Alumaline Trailers: Exiss/Alumaline is a leading manufacturer of aluminum horse trailers and livestock trailers, including living-quarters models, sold through a dealer network. Closely overlaps Elite's core horse and livestock gooseneck/bumper-pull offerings.
• Sundowner Trailers: Sundowner builds custom aluminum horse, livestock, and cargo trailers, including premium living-quarters models, distributed through a national dealer network. Highly comparable in product mix, material choice, and customization-driven go-to-market.
• Logan Coach (Logan Riot/Rampage): Logan Coach manufactures aluminum horse trailers including living-quarters and rancher models. Overlaps Elite's gooseneck and bumper pull horse trailer lines and competes in similar equestrian and ranching dealer channels.
• Sooner Trailers: Sooner manufactures aluminum and steel horse, livestock, and cargo trailers sold through a dealer network. Comparable to Elite in product categories, customization model, and customer segments (equestrian and ranching).
• Platinum Coach: Platinum Coach produces custom aluminum horse trailers with extensive customization and premium features including living quarters. Direct peer in the high-end aluminum horse trailer segment with comparable dealer distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Wilson Trailers: Wilson is a long-established manufacturer of livestock and agricultural trailers including gooseneck models with broader product breadth and dealer presence. Comparable end markets (cattle, ranching) but operates more broadly across agricultural/commercial trailer categories than Elite.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EliteTrailerMFG
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCr2-9FdOATCQvtuZD7HmBXw
• Facebookfacebook.com/EliteTrailerMFG
• Instagraminstagram.com/elitetrailermfg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elite-trailer-mfg

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Elite Trailers