Forgot about Wilson and Eby. That's kind of funny too, because I work in an office for a trucking company that hauls grain and cattle. My boss has been mainly a Wilson and Merritt guy for years, with a Chapparal or 2 around. Well, 2 years ago, he bought a new Eby because it was about $4,000 cheaper than a Wilson. Since then, he has bought 3 or 4 more (I can't remember which), and as it turns out, none of them are around anymore. They've all been wrecked!! So, needless to say we won't be seeing any more of those around in the near future. I don't know if my boss' rotten luck would spill over to me, but I really don't know if I want to see!
Somebody posted on here to get a 7.5' wide. I was planning on a 7' wide. Is that extra 6 inches worth the extra money? Also as far as the hayrack, they (4Star and Elite, both) said that would be easy to add later on. For now we are just going to focus on 2 calves, a half a dozen jackpots, and then county, district and the oye, so I should have plenty of room in the back of the trailer for a few square bales.
I would also like to add that since I have started posting, you guys have been great at giving me useful advice, and I really appreciate that. Keep 'em coming!!!