Wood Wagons Made For Many Uses

Wood Wagons Made For Many Uses WAGONS/TRAILERS New Wagons 31-5-40 When it comes to hauling people and cargo, whether it's for camping, hunting, wood hauling, or pleasure riding, a Middlebury, Ind. company offers a variety of options in horse or vehicle-drawn wagons. Since 1985, Nu-Trail Wagon Sales and Mfg. has been specializing in wooden wagons and wagonettes. Wagonettes are "people haulers" that have bench seats positioned lengthwise along the sides. Capacity ranges from 8 to 20 people. According to company owner Marion Kauffman, removable wooden sides and seats are a standard feature of his rigs (the driver's seat is always permanent). Several aspects make Nu-Trail Wagons unique, he points out. They have easy-to-clean fiberglass floors, which eliminate the possibility of water damage, all their steel components are powder coated, and the units are made from strong, light poplar wood, which is varnished and stained. "Another one of my trademarks is that most of the wagon is constructed with aluminum rivets that won't rust," Kauffman says. "Springs and brakes come standard on most of the wagons I build, and they can be fitted for horses or ponies of all sizes, using either 2-horse poles or a shaft for a single horse. I can also provide instruction on hitching and unhitching for safe operation." Any of Kauffman's wagons can also be ordered with standard tow hitches for use with ATV's, tractors, trucks or cars. They can travel at highway speed, he says. Four-bolt air wheel hubs are standard on the smaller wagons and customers have a choice of five tire sizes. Portable LED lights that run on four AA batteries (and last up to 40 hrs.) are also available. To accommodate a more diverse range of customers, Kauffman also has an optional design especially for wheelchair drivers. It allows them to mount the wagon from a ramp at the back, and holds their wheelchair secure in the driver's position. Some enthusiasts may wish to build their own units, so the company also sells gears for that purpose. Depending on the size, Nu-Trail Wagons range in price from $750 to $2,300, but Kauffman says his most popular models are priced between $1,800 and $2,000. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Nu-Trail Wagon Sales & Mfg., Marion Kauffman, 13398 CR28, Middlebury, Ind. 46540 (ph 574 825-7495).

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